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Ice core research makes us wiser on tomorrow’s climate

When Helle Astrid Kjær does research on Arctic ice cores, we acquire new knowledge that is used to generate climate models for predicting tomorrow’s climate.

Impact

Join the doctor in a corona intensive care unit

Ulf Gøttrup Pedersen is chief medical officer in the intensive care unit at Zealand University Hospital in Køge and has been on the front line in the treatment of the critically ill corona patients.

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The science of ice cream

Cathrine Østerberg is the owner of Østerberg Ice Cream. She has studied food science, and her education provides the framework for the knowledge she uses every day when trying to make the perfect ice cream.

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Over two billion people thirst for drinking water

Jiwoong Lee turns sea water into drinking water. That usually requires large amounts of energy, but a new method can desalt the water by the use of CO2.

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Upper secondary school teachers educate and shape the next generation

Watch how Niels Bendiksen Green in three years transforms children into young adults ready to step into the world.

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Research with an impact

Food and economics

Brexit will have less financial impact on Danish seafood industry and employment than feared

New calculations from the University of Copenhagen demonstrate that Britain's adieu to the EU will have less of an impact on the Danish seafood industry and wholesale trade than feared. At worst, Brexit could lead to a clip in revenue of between 2.5 and 4.6 percent.

PSYCHOLOGY

Our personality traits explain how we perceive and react to COVID-19

Both Danes and Germans with prosocial personality traits are more likely to follow health recommendations, while people with traits that make them more susceptible to negative emotions are more likely to see COVID-19 as a risk in their lives.

Artificial intelligence

Taking Danish artificial intelligence research to new heights

A new pioneer centre for artificial intelligence research is expected to open in Copenhagen at the end of 2021. Headed by world-leading American AI researcher, Serge Belongie, and with a good DKK 350 million to back it, the centre will conduct world-class artificial intelligence research focusing on societal challenges, people and design, while putting Denmark at the international forefront.

Green research and green solutions

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.

carbon footprint

Climate labeling reduces our CO2 footprint

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

climate

Arctic permafrost releases more CO2 than once believed

There may be greater CO2 emissions associated with thawing Arctic permafrost than ever imagined.

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.