The Norwegian rector from the University of Oslo, Ragnhild Hennum, will become a new external member of Aarhus University's board from 1 July. She will replace Swedish Astrid Söderbergh Widding.

During this summer’s exam period, Midttrafik will be running extra morning buses on days when many students have written exams at the exam hall in Lisbjerg.

On Thursday, King Frederik officially inaugurated the University City at a closed event. On Friday, however, the entire city was invited in for a big street party, which ended with a TV-2 concert at the University Square.

On Thursday, King Frederik took a stroll from the University Park and through the University City, much to the surprise of several passers-by. Before presiding over the official opening of Aarhus University’s new campus, the king commented on whether he might imagine his own children studying here one day.

Fewer AU students are going on exchange, and according to the students themselves, barriers such as time, finances, unclear communication, and the fear of missing out (FOMO) all put a damper on their wanderlust. All signs point to AU when it comes to the lack of clear communication, according to International Director Rikke Nielsen.

As Rector, Niels Christian Sidenius planted many of the seeds that have since grown into key strategic priorities for Aarhus University, according to a memorial tribute.