Research Security and Background Screening
What do the increased requirements for research security mean for your research?
Authorities in Denmark and the EU have introduced a range of regulations (including the URIS guidelines) to strengthen research security across a broad spectrum. This is happening in response to changes in the geopolitical landscape, and holds implications for research in terms of increased protection of data, access to physical infrastructure, employment of foreign researchers, hosting visitors, etc.
Target Group
Heads of department, deans, vice-deans for research, research group leaders, team leaders, deputy heads of department for research, and senior researchers.
What Will You Gain?
The increased requirements mean that research security is no longer merely an administrative concern, but a more integrated part of your team’s daily practice. This workshop provides an overview of what the increased requirements mean in concrete terms – and how to handle them in practice.
Learning Outcomes
Insight into the Threat Landscape
Gain insight into the threat landscape facing Danish universities – and how it may affect your research and collaborations.
Get Prepared for the New Regulations
Receive a clear overview of current guidelines and requirements – and learn where to seek support and advice within the organisation.
Practical Tools for Action
Receive practical tips on how to handle challenges such as screening, data security, and risk assessment in the best possible way.
Course Content
Understanding the nature of the threat – including in a university context
Overview of research security guidelines at AU
Example of how a department has handled these challenges in practice
How screenings are conducted and your role in the process – based on case studies
Form
The workshop will alternate between presentations, group discussions, and case-based exercises.
Practical information
Time
June 23 2026, 09:00-12:00.
Or
October 22 2026, 09:00-12:00.
Place
The workshop June 23 is located in room M1, building 1427-149. Fredrik Nielsens Vej 4. 8000 Aarhus C.
and
The workshop October 22 is located in Preben Hornung Stuen, building 1422-132. Fredrik Nielsens Vej 2. 8000 Aarhus C.
Language
This workshop is held in English.
Price
The workshop is free of charge for employees at Aarhus University.
Registration deadline: June 14 2026 for the workshop on 23 June 2026.
Registration deadline: October 5 2026 for the workshop on 22 October 2026.
Interested in participating?
If registration is closed or you are unable to attend on the scheduled dates, you can join the list of interest. We will contact you when the workshop is offered again.
