Twilight Christmas - our Advent Calendar

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Twilight Christmas - our Advent Calendar

16/12-11 kl. 07:22 Campus / Festivals

Two years ago, our photographer Lizette Kabré explored the University of Copenhagen's many quirky angles and corners in the December twilight. She looked for places with stories. Or places that conjure up stories.

This is of course, an 'evergreen' gallery, and we re-publish it again!

Photos: Lizette Kabré.

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Twilight Christmas - episode 1

Our photographer Lizette Kabré is exploring the University of Copenhagen's many angles and corners in the December twilight. She is looking for places that conjure up stories.

Lizette Kabré will bring you something you did not expect to see every day of the month.

Check out our Advent Calendar Gallery right here. And check it every morning.

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Gallery: International Fascination of Plants Day

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14/05-12 kl. 12:34 Campus / Life

See photos from the Life Sciences revue

Students from the Faculty of Life Sciences turned into hunters, musicians, cavemen and much more at the annual revue.

Our photographer was there in the packed theatre to capture the songs, dances and dresses. Click here to see the gallery and get your piece of the fun!

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14/05-12 kl. 10:33 Campus / Life

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!

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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.

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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.

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The University Post was there to capture some moves. Check out the photos here.

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