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Experienced leader to head Department of Sociology

Bjarke Oxlund is the new Head of Department of Sociology. He comes from a position as Dean at…

Hearing loss: Social isolation is often the most serious handicap

A study from the University of Copenhagen points to the need to strengthen informal communities of…

Sociologist to investigate Nordic integration policies

A new research project will explore how different policies have affected the integration of…

What causes inequality in education?

Despite an expanding education sector, educational inequality is increasing in Denmark. Researchers…

Political discrimination against job applicants is being investigated

New project at the Department of Sociology to investigate wheter employers disciminate against…

Jakob Demant appointed professor in the Department of Sociology

On 1 November, Jakob Demant will become a full professor in the Department of Sociology, where he…

Sociology to find new head of department

After five years as Head of Department, Benedikte Brincker will step down when her contract expires…

Kristian Karlson new professor at the Department of Sociology

Kristian Karlson was appointed full professor at the Department of Sociology on 1 July. His researc…

Social reproduction

Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards

Lawyers, doctors and engineers who have studied in the same field as their parents have higher…

Climate crisis: New project explores how flexible our eating habits are

Funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, researchers from the departments of Anthropology…

New research: Danish children encounter four typical family learning environments

Parental values and family activities have a strong influence on children's learning. Based on data…

Research on the Danish labour market can continue with new five-year grant

FAOS has received a five year research grant of DKK 34 million. This will enable the Centre to…

Hearing loss: New film shows ways to a good school and working life

A new film from the Good Social Spaces and Places research project shows that it is possible to…

Sociological research plays key role in conflict management campaign

A new campaign aims to prevent conflicts between passengers, bus drivers and ticket inspectors in…

UCPH highlights the Department of Sociology's work on educational reforms of sociology programmes

In recent years, the Department of Sociology has worked hard to develop its degree programme to…