Research news

Below is a selection of the latest news from the research at the University of Copenhagen. You can find all news from the University on the main news site.

Fitness watches generate useful information, but increase patient anxiety

2020.08.04

How does measuring our sleep, exercise and heart rates using various apps and fitness watches affect us? Self-quantifying may better the understanding of our individual health, but according to a new study, it also gives … »
The electronic monitoring of fishermen ensures that cod aren’t tossed overboard

2020.07.16

The remote electronic monitoring of fishermen generally has more advantages than disadvantages, according to an extensive international study conducted by University of Copenhagen researchers, among others. The method … »
The secret of line-dried laundry’s fresh scent

2020.07.13

When atmospheric chemistry researchers began to wonder why laundry dried outside smells so good, they began by hanging towels outside of the University of Copenhagen’s chemistry building in an unusual experiment. … »
Bug doctors to the rescue

2020.07.06

The first batch of insect veterinarians is set to be trained at the University of Copenhagen. This new breed of veterinarian will help the growing insect industry to keep their insect micro stocks healthy and abuzz. … »
Danish soy and palm oil imports account for 7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year

2020.07.03

A new report released by University of Copenhagen researchers indicates that Danish soybean and palm oil imports account for seven million tons of CO2 emissions annually. By comparison, Danish agriculture’s combined CO2 … »
Coronavirus family tree can reveal new transmission chains

2020.06.30

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have used unconventional methods to identify coronavirus transmission chains. An advanced family tree of the virus’ development can provide an exceptionally accurate overview … »
The Covid-19 lockdown caused young people to strengthen close relationships

2020.06.25

Young students have not only learned to live with the lockdown during the corona epidemic. A new study shows that they have strengthened close relationships and found new, creative ways to be together online. … »
Newly discovered plant gene could boost phosphorus intake

2020.06.16

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important gene in plants that could help agricultural crops collaborate better with underground fungi—providing them with wider root networks and helping … »
New research reveals what made Danes stay home, and what didn't

2020.06.15

In a new study at the Department of Economics, researchers have shown how recommendations to maintain social distancing affect our behaviour. … »
Researchers discover what’s behind nature’s largest erection - which is not that big

2020.06.12

In the plant kingdom, the sexual organ of a male pollen grain grows up to a thousand times its own length as it sniffs its way forth to a female egg cell to deliver its two sperm cells. Now researchers at the University … »
Three out of four international students have experienced anxiety during the corona crisis

2020.05.28

Many international students at the University of Copenhagen have struggled with isolation, loneliness and anxiety during lockdown in Denmark, a new study shows. … »
DKK 10.5 million for three new research ideas

2020.05.19

The Independent Research Fund Denmark supports three new research projects at the Faculty of Social Sciences. … »