DIS Staff and Faculty Learn about Tracing Colonialism in Copenhagen
DIS Faculty led a half-day professional development field study throughout Copenhagen to discover parts of Denmark’s colonial legacy.
News: DIS Copenhagen Semester
DIS Faculty and Student Research Published in Top Stem Cell Journal
DIS faculty member, Dr. Kristine Freude, and three DIS Research Assistants published their research on neurodegenerative diseases in the World Journal of Stem Cells.
DIS Participates in Diversity Abroad 2020 Conference
Several DIS staff and faculty attended the virtual conference in October, titled Amplifying Voices: Moving from Rhetoric to Systemic.
DIS Faculty Exhibits Research Installation as Part of CAFx Copenhagen Architecture Festival
DIS faculty member Angela Gigliotti’s DIS-supported research project titled, “The Architectural Productivity Triangle – An investigation to understand the origin of welfare architectural professionalism” was exhibited at the DIS Library in October 2020.
DIS Contributes Chapter to Book on Undergraduate Research Abroad
Academic Director, Helle Rytkønen and Associate Academic Director, Tina Mangieri have been published in the edited volume Undergraduate Research Abroad: Approaches, Models, and Challenges.
Wellesley College Students Have Arrived at DIS
Students from Wellesley College participate in a specialized custom program in Copenhagen.
First Co-funded Karolinska Institute-DIS Fellowship Awarded
DIS alum, Kristen Andersen, Haverford College, was awarded the new fellowship to pursue a master’s in Global Health at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.
New Travel Guide Focuses on LGBTI+ Sites in Copenhagen
Anders Larsen, European Humanities faculty member, recently co-authored a guidebook of Copenhagen specifically written for an LGBTI+ audience.
Carleton College Students Have Arrived at DIS
DIS is very excited to welcome 53 Carleton College students to DIS Copenhagen this fall! The students are enrolled in a 10-week program that will conclude on December 9. They arrived this weekend, and, following a…
DIS Statement: Actions for Justice
Recently, we posted our conviction that Black Lives Matter. You can find our statement here. The systemic oppression of Black people is not a problem specific to the United States; it is a global one. We…
New Faculty Published Books
Two DIS Copenhagen Faculty Members, Toby Musgrave and Tommy Heisz recently published books in their respective field of expertise.
Medical Simulation Labs Gets New State-Of-The-Art Equipment
The Medical Simulation Lab courses at DIS Stockholm and Copenhagen recently got brand new laparoscopy simulators so that students can gain hands-on surgical experience.
Remote Learning Projects Shared in Online Exhibition: Architecture & Design
Architecture & Design students took part in the Spring 2020 Exhibition of student work to showcase their projects from their homes across the U.S. and the globe.
DIS Faculty Recent Exhibition Opening: Wearables
The DIS Meaning of Style faculty member, Jeppe Ugelvig, curated the recently opened fashion Exhibition ‘Wearables’ hosted by Etage Projects. The exhibition will be running until March 28.
DIS Students Featured in Lund Municipality News Story
While visiting the southern Swedish town of Lund during Core Course Week, the DIS Copenhagen Innovation and Entrepreneurship students were featured in an article by the Lund Municipality titled, “What do American Students do in Lund?”
DIS Faculty Member Featured in Glamour Magazine
DIS Copenhagen Psychology Faculty Member, Debbie Quackenbush, was recently interviewed for Glamour Magazine’s Frequently Asked Questions in the piece, ‘Why is the Cats Trailer so Upsetting? An Investigation.’
Faculty Member Anders Larsen aka Chantal al Arab’s Involvement in the Arts
DIS would like to recognize long-standing Faculty Member and academic consultant, Anders Larsen, who sometimes features in drag as Chantal al Arab, for his contributions to various artistic works across Scandinavia.
DIS Faculty and Students Recognized for Research Developments
Highlights from recent research achievements at DIS Stockholm and Copenhagen.
Fall 2019 End of Semester Showcase
At the Fall 2019 End of Semester Showcase, students presented their final research projects, design exhibitions, computer game demonstrations, and more to Homestay families, classmates, and DIS staff and faculty.
H. C. Ørsted Silver Medal Awarded to DIS Faculty Member, Thomas Bolander
The H. C. Ørsted Medal is a medal for outstanding writing of science for a popular audience over several years. This past September, it was awarded to DIS Copenhagen faculty member, Thomas Bolander.
