Friends since day one at university – now they’re organising the Regatta

15 April 2026 Article

When they started their studies, the two medical students, Emil Ebbensgaard Kjær and Daniel Vestergård, quickly realised that they shared the same approach to their studies – namely, to make the most of everything student life has to offer. They are now organising this year’s Regatta for 30,000 students.

15 April 2026 Article

Students are not expected to know the evacuation concept

Fire protection: Omnibus has investigated what students know about the emergency response and evacuation concept at Aarhus University. The results show that awareness is low, but that is to be expected, says the emergency response coordinator.

15 April 2026 Article

The board would like the Rector to stay on a little longer

The rector’s contract was actually due to expire next year. However, the board has decided to give Rector Brian Bech Nielsen another two years in post, as the board believes he is best placed to implement the university’s new strategy, says chair of the board, Birgitte Nauntofte.

13 April 2026 Article

Rector’s contract is extended by two years and the senior management team expands with a new pro-rector

The Aarhus University board has decided to extend Rector Brian Bech Nielsen’s contract by two years, now running until 2029. In addition, the senior management team is being expanded to include a new post of pro-rector for research and innovation.

10 April 2026 Article

The Regatta announces this year’s host duo

Radio hosts from DR P3 (Danish Broadcasting Corporation), Bella Norup and Adnan Al-Adhami will be the hosts at the Regatta on April 24th.

08 April 2026 Article

Fire safety: Employees feel they are being treated unequally

There is a significant difference in how staff at Aarhus University are alerted in the event of, for example, a fire. In some places, there are state-of-the-art warning systems. In other places, you have to shout to each other across the floors.

07 April 2026 Article

QueerAU is a new network for AU employees

The newly established network QueerAU is for queer people and allies who are employed at Aarhus University. The network's first specific goal is to participate in Aarhus Pride with the AU banner.