Aarhus University ended 2024 with a DKK 184 million surplus

16 April 2025 Article

AU had budgeted for a surplus of DKK 48 million in 2024 but ended up with a significantly larger surplus of DKK 184 million. This was largely due to the university's financial investments, which yielded a surplus of DKK 142 million, as well as an increase in external funding.

10 April 2025 Article

Satisfaction among AU staff is high – but results in a few areas are both regrettable and disappointing, says the university’s rector

The majority of staff at Aarhus University are satisfied with their jobs. But the latest workplace assessment (WPA) also shows an increase in the number of staff who have been subjected to harsh, offensive, or derogatory language, unwanted sexual attention and even physical violence.

09 April 2025 Article

Comedians take the mic at the 2025 Regatta

The two comedians Thomas Warberg and Mark le Fêvre will host this year's Regatta on April 25th.

09 April 2025 Article

Aarhus named this year's best university city for international students

Aarhus is the Erasmus Destination of the Year 2025. Studenterhus Aarhus and its international volunteer group Erasmus Student Network Aarhus (ESN Aarhus) received the award on Monday.

09 April 2025 Opinion

COLUMN: When the challenges are great and complicated, many of the solutions will be found at the universities

If we fail to seize the opportunity to turn research into solutions for the future, we risk, at worst, missing the chance to make a meaningful contribution at a time when society needs us most, writes AU's Director of Enterprise and Innovation, Lone Ryg Olsen, in her column.

08 April 2025 Article

AU postpones exams in new exam hall by one hour after dialogue with Midttrafik

The exams in Aarhus University's new exam hall in Lisbjerg will start one hour later than originally planned. This decision has been made by AU following dialogue with Midttrafik regarding the passenger capacity in public transport. Earlier this year, a student urged AU to postpone exams by an hour, referring to possible delays in morning traffic.

07 April 2025 Article

Universities Denmark: “Quiet rooms may be permanently closed if not kept neutral”

Danish universities agree that quiet rooms should be kept neutral and not used for religious preaching, according to a statement from the interest organisation Universities Denmark. According to them, the rooms must be checked during regular inspection rounds.