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

03 January 2025 Article

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.

20 December 2024 Article

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.

19 December 2024 Article

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.

18 December 2024 Article

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.

16 December 2024 Article

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.

13 December 2024 Article

Professor: Significant if the minister changes her mind about what’s ok to say and do at a university

Minister Christina Egelund no longer believes that all legal forms of expression and protest are necessarily acceptable at a university. The harassment of Jewish students on Danish campuses has contributed to the evolution of her thinking. But according to Professor Rune Stubager, the position she now holds is potentially problematic, while AU’s rector says that the university already has a code of conduct that protects students from harassment.

05 December 2024 Article

GUIDE: Master GAI tools before the exams

Since the beginning of the semester, the use of GAI tools has generally been allowed for students during exams – unless the academic regulations or course description state otherwise. But do you know when and how to declare your use of GAI? And have you considered the ethical dilemmas of using GAI?