linguistics 2026.10.06 Linguists: Madonna’s voice sounds younger than it “should” A new study shows that the changes typically associated with ageing in women’s voices have not affected pop icon Madonna’s voice in the expected way. According to the researchers, Madonna has cultivated a public persona…
literature 2026.09.30 Unique collection of Paul Auster’s books displayed in Copenhagen Three hundred books from American author Paul Auster’s private library can now be explored at the library at The University of Copenhagen. It is the only place in the world where part of the author’s private book…
Extension 2026.02.10 Lisbeth Verstraete-Hansen to continue as Head of Department at Engerom Lisbeth Verstraete-Hansen’s appointment as Head of Department at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies (Engerom) has been extended as of 1 August 2026.
Colonisation 2023.07.06 Legends of Norse Settlers drove Denmark towards Greenland The Danish colonisation of Greenland in the 18th century was in part driven by the desire to re-establish contact with early Norse settlers that vanished from the island in the course of the 15th century. Legends about…
