Research

2025.11.12

Mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave – but the reality is different

Most expectant mothers have a clear idea of when they will return to work, how maternity leave will be divided, and how their careers will continue. But according to new research from the University of Copenhagen,…

Animals

2025.11.06

Three new toad species skip the tadpole phase and give birth to live toadlets

An international team of researchers have identified three new species of enchanting, pustular, tree-dwelling toads from Africa. Their solution for having offspring away from water? Skipping the tadpole phase altogether…

extension

2025.11.04

Kirsten Busch Nielsen continues as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities

Kirsten Busch Nielsen’s appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen has been extended until 2029.

artificial intelligence

2025.10.31

Rector:” We want to bolster Denmark for the age of AI”

The University of Copenhagen launches a new AI Package aimed at helping Denmark and Europe harness the potential of artificial intelligence in a responsible and sustainable way — for the benefit of many.

Women's health

2025.10.30

97 percent of women in Denmark experience symptoms during menopause

Menopause is a significant public health challenge for the majority of women in Denmark, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen.

tourism

2025.10.30

Tourists flock to the Faroe Islands – but meet resistance from locals

Tourism in the Faroe Islands is growing rapidly and now generates more than one billion Danish kroner annually. However, the successful tourism industry risks destroying the unique, untouched nature that is used to…

Schizophrenia

2025.10.27

Rare Brain Cell May Hold the Key to Preventing Schizophrenia Symptoms

A specific type of brain cell is abnormally active in mice exhibiting behavior reminiscent of schizophrenia, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. By dampening the activity of these cells,…

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

2025.10.24

Do you eat like it’s summer all year? It could confuse your internal clock

Food – in addition to sunlight – regulates our internal biological clock and its ability to adapt to the seasons, according to new research in mice.

THE ARCTIC

2025.10.20

Important phenomenon discovered in the Arctic – could boost marine life

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important phenomenon beneath the Arctic sea ice that was previously thought impossible. This phenomenon could have implications for the food chain and the…

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