AU researcher from political science is admitted to the Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters

The Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters admits new members annually, and this year is no exception. The academy, which is based in Copenhagen, has admitted ten new members, one of whom is from Aarhus University.

The person in question is Professor of Political Science Simon Calmar Andersen. He researches educational policy from various angles, including the organisation and management of schools, the role of parents, special challenges for students with an immigrant background, and the implementation of research-based interventions.

Simon Calmar Andersen explains to the Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters what he expects to contribute through his new membership.

“I hope that I can contribute to understanding the value of research for society – not only in the short term and in a tangible way, but also for the long-term development of a better society,” Simon Calmar Andersen says.

The Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters can be described as a liaison body and meeting place for researchers. The academy holds meetings, symposia, talks and lectures, but also publishes publications and participates in international collaboration.

There are around 500 members in the Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, and they are admitted to the academy after election and subsequent acceptance by the members.

Last year, the Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters admitted four researchers from AU.

This text is machine translated and post-edited by Cecillia Jensen