No thanks to a mathematics congress in Philadelphia and Trump’s America

06 May 2026 Article

More than 2.300 mathematicians from around the world want a prestigious congress to be moved out of the US. “I wouldn’t be able to look myself in the eye,” says Simon Kristensen, a professor at the Department of Mathematics, who has signed the petition.

30 April 2026 Article

Students challenged sociology superstar Hartmut Rosa – and he fired back

In a hall packed with future lawyers and economists, the German sociology superstar Hartmut Rosa didn't mince his words as he blamed the economists for the high-speed society in which he believes we live.

29 April 2026 Article

“Right at that moment, I’m the real pig”

On the one hand and on the other hand. There is no single correct stance, but animal experimentation re-mains the best compromise in an ethical dilemma that cannot be resolved, according to zoophysiologist To-bias Wang and laboratory animal veterinarian Aage Kristian Olsen Alstrup. Together, they teach a course on animal experimentation, drawing on a 75-year-old quote by Karen Blixen.

 

28 April 2026 Opinion

COLUMN: Research-based innovation – it may sound dry, but it saves lives

Research-based innovation is part of AU’s new strategy – and it makes perfect sense, writes Anne-Mette Hvas, Dean of the Faculty of Health. But innovation requires investment, strong leadership and skilled researchers. And that we experience the benefits first-hand – or in the form of greater legal rights.

24 April 2026 Article

The psychologists win the Regatta 2026

The dentists had to hand over The Golden Bedpan to the psychologists, who won the Regatta.

24 April 2026 Article

"I've heard it's a great party – and it sure is"

A student from the Business Academy in Viby attended the Regatta in the University Park for the first time. On the way home, he described his experience of the Regatta. You’ll get it here, spiced up with some spot-on photos from the heart of the festivities.

21 April 2026 Article

Who will win the 2026 Regatta?

Omnibus has asked the associations taking part in this year’s Regatta who they think will take the victory and the Golden Basin. Most associations are tipping themselves as favourites, but last year’s winners from Apollonia are also being closely watched.