Research

2026.09.30

New study rekindles contested question: Earth and Mars had different origins

Surprising discovery suggests that Mars and Earth formed through different processes. The finding could help scientists understand whether planets in other galaxies are habitable.

literature

2026.09.30

Unique collection of Paul Auster’s books displayed in Copenhagen

Three hundred books from American author Paul Auster’s private library can now be explored at the library at The University of Copenhagen. It is the only place in the world where part of the author’s private book…

artificial intelligence

2026.09.26

AI chatbots give us a narrow slice of knowledge: Researchers warn of ‘knowledge collapse’

We are exposed to a much narrower range of knowledge through AI chatbots than through a basic web search. This is documented by a new study led by the University of Copenhagen. As more and more of us turn to AI chatbots…

exams

2026.09.25

New exam format reduces social disparities in grades in Danish schools

Teachers no longer assess their own students’ written final exams at the end of 9th grade in Danish schools. This has led to a significant reduction in grade disparities between students from different socio-economic…

The Universe

2026.09.24

Supernova or black hole? Ghost particles’ “flavor” may determine the fate of dying stars

New research from the University of Copenhagen suggests that previously overlooked property of ghost particles may be a key part of the explanation for why some stars explode, while others collapse into black holes.

Grant

2026.09.22

DKK 50 million for new research centre: ‘Crafting Quantum: From Scientific Promise to Societal Pathways’

Professor Christian Borch from the Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen will co-lead the new research centre ‘Crafting Quantum: From Scientific Promise to Societal Pathways’, which has just received a…

Cancer

2026.09.10

Researchers identify genetic clues that could reveal aggressive prostate cancer

An international team of researchers has mapped eight genetic ‘fingerprints’ that may explain why some men develop aggressive prostate cancer while others do not. The findings could eventually lead to more personalised…

psychiatry

2026.09.09

New study: Psychiatrists agree on a diagnosis in only 55% of cases

When psychiatrists assess the same patient, they agree on the diagnosis in only about half of cases, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. The findings raise concerns about potential misdiagnosis,…

reckless driving

2026.08.31

Innocent car owners punished for reckless driving – Legal researchers raise concerns

Danish legislation allows confiscation of vehicles used for reckless driving - even when the owner is not the offender, prompting legal criticism from UCPH researchers.

Ecosystems

2026.08.28

Unresolved jar mystery becomes a 2,000-year natural experiment

More than 2,000 years ago, massive stone jars were carved from bedrock and placed on a highland plateau in northern Laos.

Preventative care

2026.08.28

RS virus admissions among infants fall sharply following vaccine rollout

A new study from the University of Copenhagen and Nordsjællands Hospital suggests that Denmark's new RS virus vaccination programme for pregnant women may have dramatically reduced the number of infants hospitalised wit…

AI

2026.08.27

New deputy prorector and DKK 110 million are to prepare the University for a new reality

Artificial intelligence is causing changes to research, education and working life at a pace few had imagined. Now the University of Copenhagen launches a major initiative that is to help the University and Danish…

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New study rekindles contested question: Earth and Mars had different origins

Unique collection of Paul Auster’s books displayed in Copenhagen

AI chatbots give us a narrow slice of knowledge: Researchers warn of ‘knowledge collapse’

New exam format reduces social disparities in grades in Danish schools

Supernova or black hole? Ghost particles’ “flavor” may determine the fate of dying stars

DKK 50 million for new research centre: ‘Crafting Quantum: From Scientific Promise to Societal Pathways’

Researchers identify genetic clues that could reveal aggressive prostate cancer

New study: Psychiatrists agree on a diagnosis in only 55% of cases

Innocent car owners punished for reckless driving – Legal researchers raise concerns

Unresolved jar mystery becomes a 2,000-year natural experiment

RS virus admissions among infants fall sharply following vaccine rollout

New deputy prorector and DKK 110 million are to prepare the University for a new reality