A drama is currently unfolding across species near the amphitheatre in the University Park, as the rook colony has returned, cawing loudly early in the morning. It must be eradicated, say several residents of Parkkollegierne. Leave nature alone, say nature expert Sebastian Klein and anthropologist Inger Anneberg. But can one learn to love – or at least coexist with – rooks?

The opening of the University City was the culmination of a project that has lasted more than a decade. It was a manifestation of Aarhus University's ambitions – and not least, it was an opportunity to feel proud of the role our university plays in society," writes Rector Brian Bech Nielsen in his column.

When management puts forward decisions in a way that obscures who made said decision, it prevents dialogue between the decision-maker and those affected by it, writes Søren Schrøder Richel, a theology student and member of the Board of Studies for Theology. But even worse is the fact that it prevents students and teaching staff from having any influence on degree programmes.

Students complain about limited parking at the AU Exam Hall in Lisbjerg, which hosts up to 1,100 students during exam periods. But no additional spaces will be added, the director confirms.

Christina Egelund will continue as minister for higher education and research in the new government. She will assume responsibility for digitalisation from her party colleague Caroline Stage and will hold the title of Minister for Science, Higher Education and Digital Affairs.

Students have avoided drinking for an entire day or have medically delayed their periods to avoid toilet visits on field trips. A new field kit and toilet tent will put an end to this when students from the Department of Geoscience go on field trips in the future.