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20/05-12 kl. 23:48

Gallery: International Fascination of Plants Day

International Fascination of Plants Day gave visitors unprecedented access to the many collections and projects in the University's gardens and greenhouses in Frederiksberg. Visitors were able to participate in guided tours of the outside gardens and themed talks by University staff. Open hours in the greenhouses, information booths and a plant sale rounded out the experience. Check out our photos from the plant collection, and highlights of the day in our gallery. You can also read more about the day (article link: here)

Text and Photos by Chloë Williams

16/05-12 kl. 09:58

Graphic: Where are the jobs in Europe?

These three images were taken from our article Lost generation may find their way yet. Together, they help to illustrate that there is still hope for European university graduates, on a quest for finding jobs that match their academic qualifications. Click through the graphs to find out more.

The source material for the graphs is from Cedefop. The research and editing was by the University Post. The graphic layout was made by Rumfang.

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14/05-12 kl. 10:33

Gallery: Life revue '12

The revue spirit is spreading through the university mixed with a bit of spring. Students dress up, mock university life and have a laugh. This time around it was the students from the former Faculty of Life Sciences that got up on stage. Our photographer was there in the packed theatre to capture students turned hunters, musicians, cavemen and much more. Click the first picture and get your piece of the fun!

Photos and captions by Santiago Santos Valle.
Text by Polina Chebotareva.

See also:: Gallery: Physics Revue '12; Gallery: Party Watch, CSS Year Party '12

07/05-12 kl. 10:33

Gallery: Physics Revue '12

A sassy stripper, Satan, boy bands, a bum, Batman and Super Man. These are some of the characters featured in this year’s Physics Revue or FysikRevy as it’s called in Danish. A long-loved tradition with wild performances, and a huge circus-themed party this annual Physics event took place Saturday. University Post’s photographer was there to document the entertaining mayhem. Take a look at the madness, nudity and impressive performances.

Photos by Santiago Santos Valle.

07/05-12 kl. 09:14

Gallery: Canada students’ protest

See the photos from the Canada students’ protest taken by University Post reporter Camille B. Lefrançois. As Canadian province's planned to increase tuition fees, concerted student action culminated with police clashes and injuries over the weekend .

For more read the University Post main article Students paralyse Quebec with strikes, demos

Photos: Camille B. Lefrançois

06/05-12 kl. 14:01

Gallery: USG Dance show

At the end of the practice season USG dance teams show off what they have learned in an energetic dance show. From urban to African, and from Oriental to ballet, there were enough moves to impress everyone in the audience. Held at the Department of Sports Sciences, the hall was filled with friends, family, photographers and curious visitors.

The University Post was also there to capture some moves. Click on the first photo, feel the energy and get inspired. See even more photos on our facebook page.

02/05-12 kl. 10:13

Gallery: Party Watch, CSS Year Party '12

The darkness of the night was lighted up by the many colours. Dressed in creative combinations, students of CSS and their friends filled the main bar Kommunen and the basement of building four. Partying till the morning light the dancefloor, football tables and the many mini bars were rocking.

28/04-12 kl. 18:00

Gallery: War of the Wardrobes, Black Diamond, ...

The Royal Library in Copenhagen is a very special library. Not because it’s royal and not because of its architecture, or view which is admittedly breathtaking. The Royal Library, also known as the Black Diamond, is one of the most popular study spots in town simply because it’s THE place to be for students. Known to house stunning nerds, brainy babes and well-dressed elderly scholars the place is practically a free, real-life version of Elite Daters online.

25/04-12 kl. 10:05

Gallery: Spiders at the Zoological Museum

From 24 April until 23 December, the Zoological Museum will host a new exhibit on spiders. Our Danish correspondent went to check out the sites and thrills of the exhibition while documenting the multitude of installations on offer.

The exhibit of course, features the real live versions of the animals, including the world's largest spider, but also allows visitors to see artistic representations of these eight-legged creatures.

More information about the exhibit can also be found in our article.

Text and photos by Anders Fjeldberg and Chloe Williams

20/04-12 kl. 06:00

Gallery: Stars with Brains 2012 challenge

Presentation, presentation, presentation!

This is the main challenge in 'Stars with brains' 2012 competition held on the 'Day of Research' at a closed reception in the Ceremonial Hall at the University of Copenhagen. Ten PhD students from all over Denmark competed in having the most creative and understandable presentation of their project.

See also:: PhD stars showed off their brain work

19/04-12 kl. 15:43

Gallery: Royal opening of 'Day of ...

The annual 'Day of Research' is about making science accessible to everyone. Booths are put up on Vor Frue Plads to attract curious visitors and potential university students to touch and feel the newest buzz in science. Curiosities such as liquid Nitrogen and octopusses attract people and students to the event.

However, at the official opening Thurday April 19 2012 a special visitor stole the show.

See also:: Royal visit to ‘Day of Research’

13/04-12 kl. 13:18

Gallery: War of the Wardrobes, Luxembourg ...

From gamine girls who have achieved the ultimate retro-chic style, to guys that look like they've jumped straight from the pages of a GQ Magazine, Paris is known by most to be the fashion capital of the world. But in the real world, is this all a myth? Our reporter caught up with various Parisian students enjoying a study break at Luxembourg Gardens to see if they could hold down this reputation.

11/04-12 kl. 10:15

Gallery: Taking hair sample from Egtved girl

The famous remains of a Bronze Age girl found near the town of Egtved is now to be used to map the genetics of the Nordic region's past. Molecular biologist Morten Allentoft of the University of Copenhagen took a lock of the girl's hair for his research.

The Egtved girl has been the object of almost cult-like veneration since she was uncovered in 1921, and since put on display at the National Museum in Copenhagen. While her clothing is almost intact, only the girl's hair, brain, teeth, nails and a bit of skin remain preserved.

29/03-12 kl. 06:40

Gallery: Fieldwork in Disko Bay, Greenland

Mikkel Sinding is a biology student from University of Copenhagen. To collect data for his Master's thesis on bowhead whale genetics he spent a month in Disko Bay, Western Greenland, where the University of Copenhagen has an arctic research centre.

In freezing weather and snowstorms Mikkel collected whale samples, scouted for polar bears with a gun and followed fresh polar bear tracks. Click on the first picture and follow his Greenland stay photo by photo.

See also:: Student lived with whales, polar bears

24/03-12 kl. 08:17

Gallery: Research project is last hope for ...

Ash trees in Denmark and the rest of Europe are being severely hit by the rapidly spreading ash disease. Forestry student, Martin Slot, wants to save the species. If successful, Martin's techniques will be able to maintain and expand the three to five per cent of the remaining trees that are healthy. His project is in cooperation with the Danish Nature Agency, and aims to test hypotheses that might save the ash trees.

18/03-12 kl. 07:17

Gallery: Follow Marte's free work-out

Spring is approaching and Copenhageners are drawn out into the bright sun. So why stay inside in the sweaty gyms when the city flourishes of possibilities to get a great workout outside? The University Post has gathered the best locations for outside activities in the different areas of the city.

As many may not know, there are numerous spots around the city set up for various activities. One can do everything from climbing a great outside wall in Nørrebro to working those calves on the windy slopes in Amager Fælled. The possibilities are countless.

10/05-12 kl. 11:45

Graphic: When do European students leave home?

When do Europeans leave home?
From the eurostudent.eu survey, which was finished in 2011.

The letter abbreviations for countries are as follows: AT Austria, CH Switzerland, CZ Czech Republic, DE Germany, DK Denmark, EE Estonia, ES Spain, E/W England/Wales, FI Finland, FR France, HR Croatia, IE Ireland, IT Italy, LT Lithuania, LV Latvia, MT Malta, NL The Netherlands, NO Norway, PL Poland, PT Portugal, RO Romania, SE Sweden, SK Slovak
Republic, SI Slovenia, TR Turkey.

06/05-12 kl. 15:53

Graphic: Dissatisfied European students

From the Eurostudent survey. See accompanying article here.

24/03-12 kl. 07:33

Gallery: War of the Wardrobes, Karolinska, ...

Swedish fashion’s Hot, Hot, Hot these days. The University Post has been to Stockholm, not to check out mainstream street style, but to take a look at a bunch of pretty tough students. At the Karolinska Institute we met the hidden fashionistas of the Swedish underground.