Academic Seminar Focuses on “People for Cities, Cities for People”
The academic seminar featured Jan Gehl, Flemming Borreskov, and Annette Galskøt.
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New Research Opportunities Announced
We are proud to offer expanded opportunities for undergraduate research at DIS Stockholm and DIS Copenhagen.
Fall 2017 International Educators Workshop: An Inspiring and Collaborative Week at DIS
This fall, DIS hosted its biannual International Educators Workshop (IEW) in Copenhagen with nearly 50 study abroad professionals, faculty, and advisors from over 35 of our partner institutions.
Professional Panel Presents on Living and Working Abroad
At this fall’s International Career Night at DIS Copenhagen, students heard from six speakers spanning a variety of careers.
DIS Copenhagen Hosts First-Year Study Abroad Program, Global AWAKEnings
This fall, DIS embarked on a new and exciting collaboration with Wake Forest University. For the first time, 17 first-year university students were welcomed to Copenhagen through the Global AWAKEnings program.
Communication Student Spends a Day Shadowing Danish Reporter
When Spring 2017 student Nate Wiener, Middlebury College, boldly reached out to the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) asking if he could spend a day following a reporter, he wasn’t sure if they would say yes or…
Summer 2017 Architecture and Design Awards
Each summer, the Architecture and Design faculty honor one student from each program with an award of Design Excellence. The awards are given to students who have distinguished themselves through diligence, commitment, and academic performance. These…
Summer Environmental Philosophy Class Makes the News
Students in the Environmental Philosophy course toured Copenhagen’s southwestern coast and met former Member of Parliament and former Mayor of Copenhagen County, Per Kaalund.
DIS Faculty Member Presents on the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Thomas Bolander teaches the Artificial Intelligence course at DIS and recently posed the question to leading professionals: Does humanity become redundant when artificial intelligence (AI) becomes powerful enough? In his lecture, Bolander specifies the characteristics between different types…
DIS Stockholm Opens New Studentboende Housing
This fall, DIS Stockholm opened a new housing opportunity for semester students, which focuses on student engagement with locals and other international students.
Spring Students Honored with Academic Excellence Awards
DIS faculty members select students who exemplify engaged learners to receive the Academic Excellence award for their program.
Fall 2016 Student Follows Passion for Scandinavian Design
After the Fall 2016 semester at DIS Copenhagen, Ellis Price of Bowdoin College decided that “creating textiles was her calling.” During her semester, Ellis was enrolled in the Graphic Design Program, as well as the Textile…
Two Spring Students Secure Internships in Copenhagen
When the semester ended at DIS, spring students Ashley Miller and Eva Sarai decided they weren’t ready to go home just yet.
Recipients Chosen for DIS Merit-Based Scholarships
DIS has selected recipients for the Jacob Buksti Memorial and the Anders Uhrskov Leadership scholarships.
DIS Memorial in Honor of the Passing of Two Students
On May 9th, 2017, DIS gathered as a community to commemorate two DIS students who passed away last weekend.
Students Involved in Tragic Accident
This is an emergency update.
DIS Alumni Brian Vargo Wins Big in NEW ARCHH Competition
DIS Alumnus Brain Vargo, together with his team at Vargo Neilsen Palle, have won the NEW AARCH Competition for Denmark’s first purpose-built Architecture school! They will now lead the design team of the Aarhus School of Architecture and the neighboring area.
DIS Selects Anders Uhrskov Scholarship for Summer 2017
Recipient of the Summer 2017 Anders Uhrskov Scholarship, Laurence Diao of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will study Corporate Social Responsibility and Emerging Markets during Session 1 and 2. The Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship is…
Dr. Margery Ganz Honored for her Contribution to Study Abroad
DIS recognized Dr. Margery Ganz at the Forum Conference on Education Abroad for her dedication to international education and fostering the long-standing partnership between Spelman College and DIS. Spelman College is a global leader in the…
Update on Current Situation in Stockholm: All Students Safely in Copenhagen
DIS is aware of the developing situation in Stockholm, where it has been reported that a truck crashed into a central department store. All DIS Stockholm students are safely in Copenhagen. We will continue to monitor…