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Dean of Arts questions lack of political will to continue funding for language programmes

At the turn of the year, the three-year fund that a unanimous Danish Parliament granted in 2021 to strengthen university language programmes, which have been in crisis for several years, was discontinued. Dean of Arts Maja Horst questions the politicians’ lack of will to continue supporting language programmes. This year, AU is funding the programmes themselves, but the dean believes a permanent solution is necessary.

Missing gas cylinder from AU found at the supplier

A gas cylinder with dangerous contents from Biological and Chemical Engineering was reported missing to the police in December, but it turns out it wasn’t stolen. Instead, the supplier accidentally took the filled gas cylinder back without registering it in the system.

Dangerous gas cylinder went missing from AU before Christmas and still hasn’t been found: "It's really frustrating"

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at AU has lost a gas cylinder filled with toxic contents and reported it to the police. The department is investigating the case as a misplacement since there are no signs of a break-in. The head of department has a theory about what might have happened.

New addendum advances the Master’s reform

The government and the coalition parties behind the Master's reform have reached an addendum that eases the financial framework and opens up for more flexible and diverse work-integrated Master’s programmes. This is positively received by rectors and organisations.

Review: Kasernebaren’s Shrek Rave featured magic dust shots, swamp water, and an All Star vibe

To the sounds of Smash Mouth's 'All Star' hit, swamp water and magic dust shots were served over the counter at Kasernebaren – in collaboration with ÆKKO – inviting everyone to a Shrek Rave with high spirits and low prices.

Ministry and Universities Denmark have created an anti-harassment policy: “There is a limit to what we will tolerate at Danish universities”

With four shared principles for an anti-harassment policy at the country's universities, the Ministry of Higher Education and Science aims to emphasise that harassment, insecurity, and intimidating behaviour have no place at universities, explains minister Christina Egelund.

AU presents a new plan for the campus in Aarhus – gathers activities in fewer square metres

AU plans to concentrate its activities in Aarhus around the University Park, the University City, and Katrinebjerg over the next ten years. The plan involves several relocations; for instance, Arts will move from the Nobel Park and Kasernen to the University City. The plan also results in 10 percent less space than today. This is because the square metres will be utilised more efficiently, explains university director Kristian Thorn.

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