News
2017.10.27 | Staff
Election to the occupational health and safety organisation at Aarhus University
It’s time to consider whether you want to become an occupational health and safety representative at AU. The nomination period is in December, and the election takes places in the beginning of 2018. Rector Brian Bech Nielsen encourages all employees to become involved in the election to the occupational health and safety organisation.
2017.10.26 | Staff
Apply for funding for competency development
Applications for funding for competency development activities in 2018 are now being taken. Send your application by 15 December 2017.
2017.10.17 | Staff
DFF awards millions to four talented ST researchers
The Independent Research Fund Denmark has granted DKK 43 million to 28 young researchers – with ten from Aarhus University, including four from Science and Technology.
2017.10.11 | Staff
ST maintains room temperature at 21°C
In compliance with the energy-saving requirement, the Faculty Management Team has decided to keep the room temperature at 21°C both now and in the future, as recommended by the Danish Working Environment Authority.
2017.10.11 | Staff
Is this the start of Water Valley?
A well-attended opening of the latest research centre at Science and Technology saw the emergence of good ideas and visions for the future right from the introductory speeches in the Navitas Building’s lecture theatre in Aarhus.
2017.10.10 | Staff
It’s election time at AU!
On 13 to 16 November 2017, academic staff and students at AU will elect representatives to the university’s numerous councils, boards and committees.
2017.10.09 | Public / media, Staff
Aarhus University introduces grade point averages for all science and engineering degrees
In future, students must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 7.0 on the Danish 7-point grading scale to be directly admitted via quota 1 to a degree programme at Science and Technology. The new requirement is intended to strengthen the quality of the degree programmes, reduce the dropout rate, and produce better graduates.
2017.10.06 | Public / media, Staff
Aarhus University awarded contract for wildlife management
The university won the competition in the latest tender for public sector consultancy in wildlife management in Denmark.
2017.10.06 | Public / media, Staff
New head of the Department of Mathematics
Deputy Head of Department Jacob Schach Møller has been appointed head of the Department of Mathematics (MATH) as of 1 October 2017.
2017.10.04 | Public / media, Staff
Playground for ideas
Three of the winning concepts last year were synthetic meat, innovative breast pumps as a healthcare innovation, and inexpensive storage for sustainable energy. This year, the dean has once more challenged the students, and the fruit of their efforts can soon be enjoyed.