On Thursday 2 March, the Danish coalition government launched its proposal Forberedt på fremtiden I (Prepared for the future I). Read the press release from Universities Denmark with reactions to the proposal from Brian Bech Nielsen – rector at AU and chair of Universities Denmark.

Sixteen PhD students will battle to become AU’s contestant in the European final of the Three Minute Thesis Competition, which crowns the best research communicator among PhD students in Europe. The AU qualification event on 22 March is open to all: come watch exciting presentations on topics ranging from smelly ant feet to clean drinking water and sexual consent among the young.

Aarhus University will once again participate in the DHL Relay Race, and the registration is now open for all employees. It’s time to dust off your trainers and mark your calendar for a cosy evening with your colleagues.