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The University of Copenhagen

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The University of Copenhagen

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  1. Please note:This presentation is the intellectual property of the Copenhagen School of Global Health. It may only be used by students registered at the school. Passing this material on to other parties is illegal.

  2. The University of Copenhagen

  3. What kind of university is CU?

  4. Uniqueness? • #1 Size • #2 History • #3 International profile • #4 Location • #5 Academic culture

  5. Facts • Largest institution of research and education in DK (2008 figures) • 38.000 students (and approx. 2500 part-time) • 57% female / 43% male • 2200 PhD students • 7800 employees (approx. half academic staff) • Approx. 100 departments (schools, laboratories, centres, museums, etc.) • 200 programmes for study across 8 faculties

  6. Campuses

  7. CU campuses City Campus The Faculty of Law The Faculty of Social Sciences/Health Sciences The Faculty of Theology (Central Administration) Frederiksberg Campus The Faculty of Life Sciences North Campus The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences •The Faculty of Science •The Faculty of Health Sciences South Campus The Faculty of Humanities

  8. Mode of governance • 1479 - 2004: Consistory governance (internal electoral system) • Jan. 1st 2005: University Board of Governors • External body of appointment: 11 members • Chancellor (‘Rektor’): Ralf Hemmingsen • Vice Chancellor (‘Pro-Rektor’): Lykke Friis • Deans (8 faculties)

  9. #2 History

  10. A fast-forward through CU history • Inauguration: June 1st, 1479 • 1536: Reformation • 1771: A state university • 1788: Vocational examinations • 1968/1970: New Statute • 1990s: New degree programmes (BA, MA, PhD) • 2005: Board of Governors

  11. 1479…. • Sigillum Universitatis Fundatae 1479 Reformatae 1537. • Seal of the University of Copenhagen Founded 1479, Reformed 1537. • Each faculty has its own seal

  12. The medieval university • Pope Sixtus IV grants approval to King Christian I • Part of the Roman Catholic Church • 4 faculties (Law, Theology, Medicine, Philosophy) • An ‘academic republic’ with an international orientation (Latin!)

  13. The Reformation 1536 • Denmark becomes Protestant • Significant change for CU: - from R.C to Protestant institution - ‘ideological prime mover of the new-born Danish Lutheran church’ - national orientation

  14. 18th century CU • 1771: The university loses its own jurisdiction (becomes a state university) • 1788: New charter: Vocational examinations (ex. education of state officials)

  15. 19th century CU • Economy under pressure - bombardment of 1807 (rebuild premises by 1836) - technological demands of the Natural Sciences - increase in students and teaching staff (first female student 1877)

  16. A modern democratic university • 1960s: a radical process of renewal/upheaval • March/April 1968: Student revolt at CU • Exclusivity (elite) => democratic institution of education (merit) • Growth in student intake - and staff 1970: New Statute (decentralisation)

  17. The University of Copenhagen - 21st century • 1990s: New degrees. The 3+2+3 structure introduced (BA, MA, PhD) • 2005: New mode of governance: The University Board of governors (self-governing institution)

  18. Perspectives & challenges • Relocation • 4 major campus areas and new buildings • Internationalisation • Externally as well as internally • Interdisciplinary programmes • Balancing interfaces and specialisation • The university merger (2006): • Integrating new departments and units (CU + Pharmaceutical + Royal Veterinary)

  19. Summing up 520 years.... • ’A republic onto itself’ => an integral part of society • From internal (Consistory) to external (Board of Governors) governance • International => national => international orientation • Traditional disciplines => interdisciplinary programmes • Elitist => democratic institution

  20. #3 An international institution

  21. The vision for CU • The 2005 performance contract ”maintain a high quality in research and education in order to consolidate and improve its position among the best universities in Europe”

  22. Research Priority Areas (RPS) • Europe in transition • Religion in the 21st century • Biocampus • Body and mind

  23. International ranking • No. 48 in the world • No. 12 in Europe • No. 2 in Scandinavia

  24. International ranking (TLS) Faculties: • The Faculty of Humanities is no. 26 in the world • no. 9 in Europe • The Faculty of Science is no. 47 in the world • no. 15 in Europe • The Faculty of Health Sciences is no. 44 in the world • no. 14 in Europe • The Faculty of Social Sciences is no. 40 in the world • no. 10 in Europe

  25. The 2005 performance contract (cont.) • ”Secure and develop the diversity of academic fields of the University within education and research, and, at the same time, support potential and growing as well as established and most promising groups within research and education.”

  26. The 2005 performance contract (cont.) • ”develop the interaction and exchange of knowledge with private and public companies, but still protect the independence and quality of research.” • ”strengthen its position as a university focusing on internationalization without failing the national responsibilities”

  27. International alliances

  28. Member of the IARU • Australian National University • ETH Zürich • University of Oxford • University of Cambridge • Copenhagen University • University of California, Berkley • Yale University • The University of Tokyo • Peking University • National University of Singapore

  29. IARU (2006) Common research programme ‘Global Change and Sustainability’: - Movement of people (migration studies) - Security (nation state and global security) - Ageing and Health - Energy, Resources and Environment Other focus areas: - Understanding Women in University around the World - Transforming power of Undergraduate Education & Graduate Education

  30. Member of UNICA • Institutional Network of the Universities from the Capitals of Europe (1990) • 39 European universities • Joint programmes, student conferences, workgroups, seminars etc.

  31. Part of Øresund University (1997) • Consortium of 12 universities • Geographical proximity, history, culture • Interdepartmental/ faculty research projects, seminars, lectures workshops, etc.

  32. #5 Location

  33. A capital university

  34. Copenhagen - a city of all sorts

  35. City of sights...

  36. A city of culture

  37. A city of bikes... Advice: • Wear a helmet • Ride along the curb if you want to go slower • Lights for evenings/night • Check cars, busses, lorries when turning right • Lock your bike

  38. Climate Capital 2009 Host to UN’s climate summit (December 2009) www.en.cop15.dk

  39. The Øresund Region A dynamic region (25% of DK/S GNP) Inhabitants:3.6 mil. 150.000 students 4000 foreign students 14.000 researchers/ academic staff

  40. The Øresund Science RegionAn engine for regional growth A unique cross-border collaboration between business, universities and the public sector.

  41. The Øresund Science Region • 8 unique platform organisations and projects: • Medicon Valley Academic (medico/biotech) • Øresund IT Academy • Øresund Food Network (Food science) • Øresund Environmental Academy • Øresund Logistics • Diginet Øresund (Digital entertainment) • Nano Øresund • Humanities Øresund (Culture and Humanities)

  42. #5 Danish academic culture Cultivating the individual, critical response

  43. Academic culture “The student's own critical and analytical initiative is an important element of higher education in Denmark. The ability to communicate with others is another important element. This is not only reflected in the Danish way of teaching, but also in the way the students are evaluated throughout the educational system, where both written and oral exams are obligatory” (www.ku.dk)

  44. Cornerstones • Independent critical thought • The ability to communicate your views/findings Reflected in both teaching and examinations

  45. Teaching • High academic standards (research-based teaching) • Interdisciplinary studies • Project-based activities • Individual as well as group work

  46. Teaching • Lectures • Seminars • shorter lectures • Student presentations/discussions • DIALOGUE /active participation!

  47. Study groups • Academic as well as social function • Forum for discussion • Regular meetings • Pay attention to group dynamics

  48. Credit system • European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) • Full year: 60 ECTS • See course descriptions for amount of ECTS awarded • Only credit if you meet course requirements!

  49. Grades - the 7-scale • 12: For an excellent performance • 10: For a very good performance • 7: For a good performance • 4: For a fair performance • 2:For an adequate performance FAIL: 00:For an inadequate performance -03: For an unacceptable performance

  50. Exams • Written papers • Written exams • Oral examinations • ‘Active participation’

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