There are no old student association names or annual celebrations here. At AU Viborg, everything is starting from scratch, and traditions are created by those who dare to start.

Dean Maja Horst sat in the front row when the Union of Danish Upper Secondary School Students held its first AI summit at Aarhus University. She believes that AI requires us to rethink both teaching and exams, and therefore welcomes the pupils’ initiative, as many of them will be studying at university within a few years.

Aarhus University celebrated its 98th birthday on Friday, and Rector Brian Bech Nielsen brought a wish list for the minister, who sat in the front row at the annual celebration.

A former city councillor in Lemvig argues that Aarhus University's Research Foundation exploited the local community, channelled billions of kroner to Aarhus over six decades, and left behind the chemical company Cheminova along with three of Denmark’s worst pollution sites, only to refuse responsibility in the aftermath. The foundation denies any responsibility.

After completing her master’s thesis on freeze tolerance in earthworms, Stine Slotsbo went on to write a PhD dissertation on the behaviour and climate-related impacts of the Spanish slug. Known as the “Queen of Killer Slugs”, she is a frequent contributor to the media, where she shares her expertise with the wider public. At the annual celebration, she will receive the Else Kai Sass Award in recognition of her research communication skills.

Sune Bové will take up the position of new head of communication and press at Aarhus University on 15 October. He previously served as head of communications at the City of Aarhus’ Technical Services and Environment Department.