Research news
2012.06.13 | Research, Knowledge exchange, Forside au.dk lille
The Nordic model for lifelong learning: a solution to the crisis
Last week, Aarhus University hosted the international conference 'Learning Unlimited'. Participating Asian and European researchers in the field of education discussed the potential of the Nordic model for lifelong learning as a strategy for bringing societies through times of crisis.
2012.06.13 | Research, Forside au.dk lille
Relationship communication suffers in families with infants
New research shows that courses in relationship communication for parents-to-be do not have an effect on relationship satisfaction. After the arrival of the baby, couples do not have the energy to use the tools learned in daily life.
2012.06.20 | Research, Forside au.dk
New measuring equipment helps farmers
Thanks to AU research and to development work by the firm of WEBSTECH, farmers can now prevent their stacks of grain, silage and feed from rotting. The secret lies in small balls that measure temperatures within the stack, and communicate the information to the farmer.
2012.05.23 | Research, Forside au.dk
Research changes legal system
The Danish Court Administration has decided that the education of judges and the guidelines on courtroom interpreting must be changed following the publication of new research from Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences.
2012.05.18 | Research, Forside au.dk lille
Water speeds up hydrogen
Scientists have succeeded for the first time in observing how water affects hydrogen on surfaces. Water significantly speeds up the chemical processes that hydrogen is involved in – a discovery that can benefit a number of industries working with nanotechnology. The scientists responsible for the study include researchers at the Interdisciplinary…
2012.04.24 | Research, Forside au.dk
Palms reveal the significance of climate change for tropical biodiversity
Palms can do much more than sway on beaches of pure white sand. According to new research from Aarhus University, they can predict the future by telling the story of how flora and fauna have been affected by climate change for millions of years.
2012.04.18 | Research, Forside au.dk lille
Renaissance of the Danish ‘Bacon Pig’
The Danish Landrace 1970 – also known as the ‘Bacon Pig’ – has received a genetic boost. By using frozen semen, “old” genes have successfully been re-introduced to the breed. This has huge impact on the preservation of the breed.
2012.04.18 | Research, Forside au.dk lille
Mayors' networks impacting local politics
Mayors' networks impacting local politics New research from Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences shows that municipalities exchange useful solutions and influence each others' politics through the mayors' professional networks.
2012.03.30 | Research, Forside au.dk lille
Students quantify immigrants' worth for Danish exports
Students quantify immigrants' worth for Danish exports Foreign labour represents a lot of unexploited potential in the Danish business community. A new Master's thesis from Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences, shows that a single immigrant can generate exports of DKK 166,000.
2012.03.30 | Research, Forside au.dk
Young voters prefer traditional media
Despite being labelled the 'Internet generation', 18 to 24-year-old voters still prefer mass media such as television, newspapers and radio during election campaigns. According to a researcher behind a new survey from Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences, political parties ought to choose a different marketing approach.
2012.03.19 | Research, Forside au.dk, Grants
Record-breaking grant: New research project to investigate the causes of mental disorders
Causes for mental disorders will now be thoroughly investigated. A new grant – the largest sum ever awarded to a Danish research team in this field – will support Danish researchers in their pursuit of understanding mental disorders. The project may also lead to new prevention and treatment methods.
2012.02.21 | Research, Science and Technology, Forside au.dk
Light in slow motion
How long does it take an electron to form a photon? The answer would normally be: so short a time that it cannot be measured. However, the international CERN team responsible for experiment NA63 – mainly staffed by physicists from Aarhus University – has now succeeded in dragging out the process, thereby making it measurable.
2012.02.16 | Research, Science and Technology
Pigs with built-in defence against diarrhoea
Scientists at Aarhus University are investigating whether genetic resistance to E. coli infections is a sustainable approach to fight diarrhoea in pig production.
2012.02.15 | People, Research, School of Business and Social Sciences, Arts, Forside au.dk lille
Two eminent scholars to succeed Fukuyama at AU
Researchers at Aarhus University will soon have the opportunity to collaborate with two of the world's most eminent scholars, the Australian historian Alistair Thomson (Monash University, Melbourne) and the Harvard sociologist Robert D. Putnam. Dr Thomson and Dr Putnam have been appointed distinguished visiting professors (DVP) at AU.
2012.02.15 | Research, School of Business and Social Sciences, Forside au.dk
Considerable unexploited potential among entrepreneurs with a foreign background
Despite being highly educated and highly proficient in Danish, entrepreneurs with a foreign background are still having difficulties making head and tail of the Danish system. As a result, Denmark is failing to make good use of the expertise of entrepreneurs with a foreign background.
2012.02.13 | Research, Science and Technology, Forside au.dk
Herbs and berries can preserve meat products naturally
Herbs and berries in organic meat production can kill two birds with one stone – the meat is conserved in a natural and healthy way and consumers are offered products with an exciting new taste.
2012.02.09 | Research, Science and Technology, Forside au.dk
Hot water and UV light replaces pesticides in fruit production
The use of pesticides to treat fruit is very common in fruit production, but a combination of hot water and UV light may be the way forward to a non-chemical treatment. The method can lead to less waste and improve the shelf life of fruit without using pesticides.
2012.02.08 | Research, Forside au.dk, Health
Death Risk From Myocardial Infarction Reduced By Half
New research from Aarhus University in Denmark shows that the risk of developing and dying from myocardial infarction has been cut by nearly half during the last 25 years. Better prevention and treatment methods may be an explanation for this trend.
2012.02.02 | Research, School of Business and Social Sciences
How can the EU collaborate with India and China on new energy solutions?
Two researchers from Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences will be participating in a project to investigate how the EU can collaborate with competing emerging markets such as China and India on energy solutions.
2012.01.30 | Research, Science and Technology
Speedier post-operative recovery with fish oil
New research shows that fish oil in the diet is good for pigs that have been through an operation. This may now also be tested on humans.