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COLUMN: The University City offers a unique opportunity to create new connections

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.

OPINION: Stop saying “It has been decided that…”

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 fight for parking spaces at AU Exam Hall

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.

New government – same minister

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.

New field kit to break down toilet taboo on field trips

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.

OPINION: Naivety in the face of AI is unacceptable

Artificial intelligence is making inroads at Aarhus University with virtually no opposition. This naivety regarding AI is unacceptable, writes PhD student Anders Haagerup, who has launched a new network for AI criticism at AU.

AU researcher has examined Danes’ views on science

Only one out of 1,000 mentions universities when asked to explain in a single sentence what science is, and this comes as a surprise to Simon Fuglsang, who helped conduct the survey.

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