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Tommy Ahlers: A big b** was a law student’s best asset

As a law graduate from UCPH former minister for Higher Education and Science, Tommy Ahlers, knows all about prejudice, which was certainly true of his own student days. For example that a large part of the time was spent sitting by yourself learning things by heart instead of applying law in practice.

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Research with an impact

Photo of researcher Eugene Simon Polzik in his lab working with quantum bits of light. By Eugene Simon Polzik

QUANTUM RESEARCH

New invention is a breakthrough for quantum research

Newly developed technique keeps quantum bits of light stable at room temperature instead of only working at -270 degrees is a breakthrough in quantum research – saving power and money.

Geology

Roof of the World has gotten higher

Riddle solved: The world's highest region, Tibet, has risen by up to 600 metres during the recent geological past.

virtual reality

What could possibly go wrong with virtual reality?

Fear is the most frequent reason for fails or accidents: VR headset users get scared of a development in their virtual universe.

Green research and green solutions

Picture of Professor Marianne Nissen Lund with rapeseed field as background

grant

Researchers want to convert Rapeseed proteins to be used for food

Research project will creating new fundamental knowledge, so we can use rape proteins for food.

carbon footprint

Climate labeling reduces our CO2 footprint

As such, climate labeling food products can be a good way of reducing our climate footprint.

FARMING

New invention can reduce agricultural pesticide use

A researchers has developed an algorithm that makes it possible to distinguish crop-harming insects from helpful ones that pollinate and contribute to plant growth.

Coronavirus: Latest research

COVID-19 in India: Who are we leaving behind?

Loneliness hits young people harder during lockdown

People under 30 and people with a history of mental illness experience the highest levels of loneliness and anxiety during COVID-19 lockdown.

Every fifth Dane wants to put immigrants with COVID-19 back in the hospital queue

Computer can determine whether you’ll die from COVID-19

Using patient data, artificial intelligence can make a 90 percent accurate assessment of whether a person will die from COVID-19 or not, according to new research at the University of Copenhagen. Body mass index (BMI), gender and high blood pressure are among the most heavily weighted factors. The research can be used to predict the number of patients in hospitals, who will need a respirator and determine who ought to be first in line for a vaccination.

A world-class
research university

Driven by intellectual creativity and critical thinking since 1479, researchers and students at the University of Copenhagen have expanded horizons and contributed to moving the world forward. With its 5,000 researchers and 37,500 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked among the world's best universities.