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2012.07.06 | UNIvers no 8 - 2012
A joint AU communication channel in a new format and with journalistic edge
The working groups have now prepared their recommendation for what should replace UNIvers. Both the employees and the students still want a joint communication channel which reflects AU’s diversity and supports a sense of community across the organisation. At the same time, the groups suggest that the new media should focus on more in-depth…
2012.06.26 | UNIvers no 8 - 2012
Debate on Nordic-African cooperation
How can universities in Southern Africa and the Nordic countries give each other more help? This was the topic under discussion when 80 researchers and university staff met at the SANORD symposium 2012 in Aarhus. Associate professor Jens Seeberg, who has been one of the driving forces behind the symposium, tells us more about the potential of this…
2012.06.26 | UNIvers no 8 - 2012
Indignant Spanish fighting for democracy on Facebook
Facebook and Twitter can be used for much more than simply updating your status and keeping people informed of what you’re doing. In Spain, hundreds of thousands of indignant Spanish students and citizens are using the social media to strengthen their protests against the system.
2012.06.26 | UNIvers no 8 - 2012
Timetable for salary negotiations
If you are a member of staff at AU and have a Danish salary agreement, you are probably entitled to an annual salary review with your immediate superior. However, this year the annual salary reviews have been postponed from the spring until the autumn. The exact timetable for the negotiations has now been announced. If you are in any doubt about…
2012.06.26 | UNIvers no 8 - 2012
AU in Rio
Aarhus University was represented at a conference attended by thousands of delegates from governments, companies and NGOs held in Rio de Janeiro on 20-22 June. The occasion was the UN conference on sustainability called “Rio +20”. The university was on the Danish competence platform alongside a number of ministries and a range of companies. The…
2012.06.26 | UNIvers no 8 - 2012
Ideas for a summer in Aarhus
If you’re going to be in Denmark this summer, and if you’d like a little inspiration about what’s going on in and around Aarhus, the Aarhus Tourist Information Office is a good place to start.Their website is full of good ideas about things to do – not only when the sun is shining, but also for those rainy days that the Danish summer sometimes has…
2012.06.26 | UNIvers no 8 - 2012
Denmark is still popular among Nordic students
New statistics published by the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education show that a total of 5,569 students from other Nordic countries were studying a degree programme in Denmark in the 2010/2011 academic year. Only 604 Danes were studying in another Nordic country during the same period. The statistics also show that four out…
2012.06.05 | UNIvers nr. 7 - 2012
Denmark needs to think more about brain gain
According to Professor Poul Nissen, Denmark makes life far too difficult for researchers who want to start their career at a Danish University. He believes the Danish taxation regulations are at loggerheads with the rationale for giving young researchers tax-free fellowships.
2012.06.05 | UNIvers nr. 7 - 2012
Lands of Opportunity
International students are leaving their home countries in search of better opportunities in Aarhus, Denmark and in Northern Europe.
2012.06.05 | UNIvers nr. 7 - 2012
End-of-Semester gathering
The International Centre at AU and the Student House invites all international AU students, mentors, tutors and international coordinators to an End-of-Semester gathering!