EDUCATION 2014.11.07 Minister and universities agree on dimensioning model Even though the University of Copenhagen must still reduce enrolment by 883 student places, a new agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has given the University an extra four years to do so.
Green advice 2014.10.20 Top universities create green guide for universities Ten of the world's top universities now release the Green Guide for Universities at the international conference Making Universities Sustainable Conference that takes place in Copenhagen this week. The guide makes it…
2014.10.17 Negotiable sustainability Copenhagen Competition 2014 takes place in the University of Copenhagen’s Ceremonial Hall 20 to 21 October.
FUNDING 2014.10.09 Three new centres of excellence at UCPH The Danish National Research Foundation has announced its new centres of excellence. The University of Copenhagen is looking forward to three new centres and funding of up to DKK 175 million. UCPH researchers will also…
Congress 2014.10.08 Sustainable trends give businesses new opportunities Companies need to pay close attention if they want to be frontrunners in technological development: University of Copenhagen brings together experts from more than 50 countries to discuss solutions to global challenges…
take a ride with UCPH 2014.09.29 Universities do more Universities are typically publicly acknowledged for providing two kinds of services – education and research. But universities do much more - and with a long shelf life too.
Data Research 2014.09.26 Google director is the new Honorary Alumna at University of Copenhagen The top researcher Corinna Cortes, born in Denmark, spends most of her days on Google’s floor of executive suites in New York City. At Google she is responsible for Google Research. But on 27 September she will return t…
EDUCATION 2014.09.18 New research cooperation to improve public health University College Capital and Metropolitan University College are joining the University of Copenhagen in a collaboration intended to promote practice-oriented research and improve study programmes.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME 2014.09.16 From barracks to dorms Starting in 2015, students will be able to start calling the former barracks on Copenhagen's Sølvgade street their new home.
Business 2014.09.16 Turning knowledge into innovation The University of Copenhagen is now putting even greater effort onto encouraging student innovation and entrepreneurship. The University has opened one of several “innovation hubs” that will support and advise students…
PRIDE 2014.09.01 550 students and staff from 'Diversity' of Copenhagen help set Pride record Some 550 students, employees and their guests participated in this year’s Copenhagen Pride. The group was the largest ever to represent the University in the annual event, as well as the largest contingent participating…
MATRICULATION 2014.08.29 Fewer handshakes during annual Matriculation Ceremony As part of a time-honoured tradition, Rector Ralf Hemmingsen will today welcome new University of Copenhagen students. This year, some 350 fewer students will be taking part in the outdoor Matriculation Ceremony than di…
Education 2014.07.31 Fewer undergraduates accepted, tougher requirements This year, the University of Copenhagen has granted acceptance to 7,616 applicants for undergraduate studies. The University has reduced the number of study slots available, thereby admitting 111 fewer students than…
AUSTRALIAN TRIO 2014.05.08 Australian students awarded by Crown Princess Mary Today HRH Crown Princess Mary gave out The Crown Princess Mary Scholarship to two Australian exchange students studying at the University of Copenhagen.
CLIMATE 2014.05.07 Deep green cuts reduce University energy consumption 20% The University of Copenhagen has met its first climate goal of reducing carbon-dioxide emissions 25%. The next sustainability targets are in sight.
CULTURE PRIZE 2014.04.03 Michael Haneke is awarded the Sonning Prize 2014 The largest cultural award in Denmark, the Sonning Prize, will go to the Austrian film director Michael Haneke.
Appointment of Dean 2014.03.26 Director of Research appointed new Dean at the Faculty of Law Professor Jacob Graff Nielsen has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law starting 1 April 2014.
SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT 2014.02.19 New study programme in Security Risk Management includes new partnerships The new study programme in Security Risk Management at the University of Copenhagen will provide the students with the tools to analyze and act in a globalized reality with many threats from a number of things from…
EDUCATION 2014.01.31 New UCPH study programme to become an expert on Global Development The University of Copenhagen offers a new MSc study programme in Global Development.