An anthropologist, a medical doctor, a psychologist, a theoretical chemist and a software engineer. Five talented recent PhD graduates received Aarhus University Research Foundation PhD prizes, which were conferred for the twentieth time. The awards were conferred at the AU awards ceremony on Wednesday 25 May.

23 May 2022

The Rigmor and Carl Holst-Knudsen Award for Scientific Research went to professor of medicine Søren Riis Paludan, and professor of biology Signe Normand received the Victor Albeck Award. The awards were conferred on Wednesday 25 May on the occasion of Aarhus University’s annual awards ceremony in the Main Hall. On the same occasion, the Aarhus University Research Foundation conferred five PhD prizes – for the twentieth time.

19 May 2022

On Saturday 21 May, the annual AU Run will be held in the University Park. This means that some of the streets and parking spaces in the University Park will be closed. Find out which areas will be affected here.

19 May 2022

When studying at AU, journalist and cycling expert Brian Nygaard believed his degree in philosophy could only lead to a career in research or teaching. But, after graduating, he became head of press for a cycling team. Read ‘five questions’ with the philosophy alumnus and cycling enthusiast, who is also involved in wine production – and still vividly remembers his old teachers.

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20 June 2022

AU’s guidelines for remote working have been updated in the light of the experience gained during the Covid shutdowns. The new general guidelines emphasise the importance of on-site, in-person work with scope for flexibility – depending on local conditions and needs.

14 June 2022 - Opslag

Students from the Department of Economics and Business Economics at Aarhus BSS have analysed and prepared a forecast of the shipping industry in the near future. Vestas is pleased to get a fresh perspective on their logistical challenges, and the students are proud of their collaboration with the prestigious wind turbine company.

13 June 2022 - Education

You will receive your certificate within two months from the announcement of the result of your final exam (July is not included).

13 June 2022 - Staff

The Danish discrimination act (forskelsbehandlingsloven) has been amended, and it’s now against the law for potential employers to ask for information about the age of applicants in connection with job applications. The new rules will be implemented in practice at at Aarhus University from 15 June 2022.