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Ethicists’ commentary on hierarchies of animal “value”

Ethical question of the month, January 2023 A recent media article on the needs of chimpanzees that are “so closely related to humans” caused me to reflect that people, including veterinarians, tend to ascribe more valu…

Katarzyna Magdalena Dutkowska

Tracing star formation at high redshift using the Milky Way as a template Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Lars E. Kristensen Assessment Committee: Prof. Jes K. Jørgensen (chair), Assoc. Prof. Angela Adamo, Dr. Mario…

Anne Noer Kolborg

On the origin of metals - Understanding the role of mixing in galactic chemical evolution Supervisors: Prof. Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz and Prof. Steen Harle Hansen

Danish researchers discover birds with neurotoxin-laden feathers

An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the discovery of two new species of poisonous birds by researchers from the University of Copenhagen. Genetic changes in these bird species have allowed them t…

Emil Ph.D. Defense

On 31/03/2023 Emil Vogt successfully defended his Ph.D thesis titled: "Vibrational Models in Internal Coordinates". Emil after successfully defending his Ph.D thesis.

Ivan Galinskiy

Ph.D. thesis: Counting the uncountable: Non-Gaussian quantum optomechanics Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eugene S. Polzik

New professor wants to make history of physics useful for physics research 

The history of physics can help physicists understand their work and their place in society, says Professor Richard Staley, who is giving his inaugural lecture on March 31st.

Equitable partnerships in development research projects

Project partners Dr. Richard Kofie and A.Prof Gerald Yiran reflect on this import topic at the DFC Science Engagement Day seminar in Arusha, 28-29 March

Presentation of research results

Project participants provide a comprehensive view on climate change, urban flooding, mobility disruptions and livelihoods at the AAG conference

The brightest explosion ever seen

A particularly bright Gamma-ray burst was recently detected by several space telescopes, and a team of scientists led by astronomers at the Cosmic Dawn Center measured the exact distance to the burst.

A new MSc in Biosolutions programme to open in Kalundborg next year

The University of Copenhagen will open a new two-year MSc in Biosolutions programme in Kalundborg in 2024. The goal is to train graduates with a solid knowledge of sustainable solutions and technologies for the bio-base…

Astrid ferments plant-based cheese

Cheese is the most exciting food there is – especially if it is made from plants! So thinks Astrid Bonke, who has a bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition and has since studied Food Science with a specialisation in…

Electron diffraction infrastructure facility

Based on a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, a new facility for single-crystal electron diffraction will open in the autumn of 2023.

Kristoffer Kvist

Title: Transport Properties and Derived Effects of Neutrals in Turbulent Edge Plasma Supervisor: Troels Haugbølle

Origins of up to 44 percent of Danish wood is a mystery

In the first ever report of Denmark's total wood consumption, University of Copenhagen researchers conclude that the origin of nearly half of all timber felled in Denmark is a mystery. This is a problem according to the…

Benedicte Lütken defended her thesis

This Thursday Benedicte Lütken defended her thesis.

Professor Melissa Helen Little inaugurated at University of Copenhagen

Professor Melissa Helen Little is inaugurated at the University of Copenhagen.

Multidimensional sustainability assessment of pig production systems at herd level – The case of Denmark

Pig production systems vary in their ability to meet key sustainability goals such as lowered environmental impact, lowered climate impact, reduced land use, economic viability, and improved animal welfare. These goals…

New department head at Geosciences and Natural Resource Management

Senior researcher and head of section, PhD Vivian Kvist Johannsen will take up the position as head of department at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management beginning 1…

Researchers get to the “bottom” of how beetles use their butts to stay hydrated

Beetles are champions at surviving in extremely dry environments. In part, this property is due to their ability to suck water from the air with their rear ends. A new collaborative study by researchers from the…

Researchers get to the “bottom” of how beetles use their butts to stay hydrated

Beetles are champions at surviving in extremely dry environments. In part, this property is due to their ability to suck water from the air with their rear ends. A new collaborative study by researchers from the…

New Bachelor Student at UCPH

NEW STAFF Joppe Schutte started as Bachelor Student in Associate Prof. Mette Nicolaisen's group. Read about his project here

Turning data into drawings: distributing children’s books on wild forest foods in East Africa

Research on how to improve food and nutrition security has the potential to make real-life contributions for local communities suffering from nutrient deficiencies. Yet, most research remains inaccessible to people who…

Digital Dependence: Online Fatigue and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Assistant professor Kristoffer Albris has with colleagues from SODAS, published an article in Media, Culture & Society entitled 'Digital Dependence: Online Fatigue and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Lockdown'.