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University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

Children with poor oral health more often develop cardiovascular disease as adults

Cavities and severe gum disease in childhood are linked to a significantly higher incidence of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease in adulthood, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

Fat can be harder to lose the more we weigh – new research suggests why

A team of scientists at the University of Copenhagen have identified a new receptor that stops fat tissue from burning energy.

New annual report highlights progress in strengthening health professions education in India and Kenya

The annual report 2025 marks the first year of a new five-year project phase funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, with a focus on mutual capacity strengthening between partner institutions in Denmark, India and Kenya.…

Student job

We are looking for a Copenhagen-based student with an interest in educational research and international collaboration to join the University of Copenhagen team working on the Partnership for Education of Health…

Webinar highlights: How do we make interdisciplinarity work in mental health research

How do we make interdisciplinarity work in mental health research: A collection of experiences and lessons from 7 EU Mental Health projects

Introducing Victor C. Yin

Meet one of ISBUC’s newest group leaders: Victor C. Yin in the Department of Pharmacy.

Fully Funded PhD Fellowships in de novo Protein Design Announced

The University of Copenhagen’s new fully funded PhD fellowships in de novo protein design. Join a multidisciplinary research environment at the forefront of computational and experimental protein engineering, and help…

Dr. Austėja Dumarkaitė on Good Morning, Lithuania

In this national TV interview, Dr. Austėja Dumarkaitė talks about Sija—a free, nationwide Lithuanian initiative designed to help reduce stress among young people.

Dr. Maria Castaner presents ADVANCE in Danish TV

ANTV Denmark interviewed Dr. Maria Castaner about ADVANCE's contribution to European mental health.

Helt TW et al. Br J Nutr 135: 167-177, 2026

Team DRUGS paper published

Pregnancy changes women’s responses to infants

Pregnant women react more positively than non‑pregnant women when exposed to audio recordings, videos, and images of infants. This suggests that pregnancy mentally prepares women to process infant signals, according to …

Bacterial immune defenses persist through wastewater treatment

A new international study from KU and DTU shows that bacteria’s virus defenses survive wastewater treatment via mobile genes – insights that could advance future treatments against antibiotic resistance.

Nicolai J. W. Albrechtsen new Head of Department

“I want to make the Department of Clinical Medicine more visible as a unifying and societally relevant actor for our healthcare system”, says Nicolai J. W. Albrechtsen, who will take up the position as Head of the…

Skafte A et al. Cell Death Dis 17: 162, 2026

Team OF-CANCER/ BIOENGINEERING/ OF-BIOMARKER paper published

Volunteering trajectories across crises

With this study published in Social Forces, Lærke Høgenhaven, Louis Møgelmose, Hjalmar Bang Carlsen, and Jonas Toubøl document substantial changes in the composition of civil society’s volunteer population from before t…

New Project: Pastoral Resilience and Sense of Place in Uganda (PreSense)

Marianne Mosebo introduces a new project funded by the Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC).

Neutron scattering techniques applied to dental fillings promise cheaper bills

When most people think of neutrons, they picture atomic particles buried deep in physics textbooks. However, a new study reveals how these tiny, invisible particles can be utilized to enhance our daily lives.

Jard Corma joins CMP

Jard joins the EPITOPE team

New research in mice sheds light on how the brain understands what is important – and what isn’t

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that the brain in mice works in separate channels at the same time, when they respond to emotionally significant stimuli.

Ouare N et al. Malar J 25: 57, 2026

Team DRUGS paper published

Francis Benyah, new book release: Cosmologies of Mental Health

We are pleased to announce the release of a new book, Cosmologies of Mental Health, by Francis Benyah. Abstract from the website: The book investigates and presents empirically grounded cases of persons…