This course is an integrated language and culture course with a major focus on learning Danish through the exploration of food, taste, and sustainability in Denmark. Local food and traditions are a rich source of information…
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Art, Nature, and Climate Change
/copenhagen/courses/art-nature-and-climate-change/In this immersive course, explore the intersection of art, nature, and environmental consciousness. Beyond scientific data and reports on climate change, art can help us connect with nature and reimagine our engagement with the environmental challenges…
Art, Place, and Mindful Practice
/copenhagen/courses/art-place-and-mindful-practice/To be fully present in life, it is necessary to stop and observe; practicing mindfulness is a way to learn from novel environments rather than just passing through. In this course, we develop the practice of…
Dare to Know: Critical Thinking in a World on Fire
/copenhagen/courses/dare-to-know-critical-thinking-in-a-world-on-fire/How can critical thinking help us navigate in a world on fire, where the climate crisis, wars, identity politics, and social media divide us as never before? Faced with endless information, both legitimate and fake, through…
Research Assistant: Processing structural MRI data of the human brain
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-processing-structural-mri-data-of-the-human-brain/Affective disorders, such as bipolar disorders, are associated with changes in both brain structure and cognitive function. In our research group, we have used MRI to obtain images from a large group of patients with affective…
Research Assistant: Antisense peptide nucleic acid as new generation of precise antibiotic
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-antisense-peptide-nucleic-acid-as-new-generation-of-precise-antibiotic/Antibiotics prevent millions of deaths each year and remain the primary treatment for potentially fatal bacterial infections. Yet inappropriate prescription rates and overuse of antibiotics have led to resistance that has created a global health emergency…
Research Assistant: Mesenchymal Stem Cell Extracellular Vesicles for β Cell Protection in Type 1 Diabetes
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-mesenchymal-stem-cell-extracellular-vesicles-for-%ce%b2-cell-protection-in-type-1-diabetes/Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the destruction of β cells, the cells responsible for insulin production. When there is no or limited insulin, it is difficult for the body to keep a normal blood glucose…
Research Assistant: Studying Functional and Structural Brain Changes in Mood Disorders
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-studying-functional-and-structural-brain-changes-in-mood-disorders/Affective disorders, such as bipolar disorders, are associated with changes in both brain structure and cognitive function. In our research group, we have used MRI to obtain images from a large group of patients with affective…
Research Assistant: Nature-based Interventions for Wellbeing in Study Abroad Students
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-nature-based-interventions-for-wellbeing-in-study-abroad-students/Beginning in fall 2024, DIS faculty from the Science & Health and Psychology departments will investigate if integrating nature-based interventions into student life at DIS can improve mental health and wellbeing. Nature-based interventions may involve activities…
Lisbon-Porto
/copenhagen/study-tours/lisbon-porto-globalization-and-european-economies/Portugal was one of the earliest driving forces in globalization since the Age of Discovery. Now, this week-long Study Tour to Lisbon and Porto brings us to the heart of globalization in a modern context. We…
Vienna
/copenhagen/study-tours/vienna-european-business/This week-long Study Tour to Vienna is designed to allow you to compare and contrast different sectors of the Austrian and global economies. You will see first-hand the complex strategic planning companies undergo to achieve progress…
Ocean Ecosystems and Changing Climate
/copenhagen/courses/ocean-ecosystems-and-changing-climate/The ocean plays profound roles in regulating the global climate and creating habitat for the majority of life on the planet, including human life. In this course, we will examine the physical, chemical, biological, and human…
Images of War
/copenhagen/courses/images-of-war/As the technologies of warfare have changed, so have the technologies we use to document, interpret, and understand war. Whether through photography, cinematography, or social media, the visual recording and presentation of war raises political and…
Illustrating Science
/copenhagen/courses/illustrating-science/In this introductory course, students will learn fundamental illustration techniques using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor, and will apply principles of communication to convey scientific information visually. In the first half of the course, students…
Visa Days at Immigration Services (SIRI)
/copenhagen/calendar/visa-days-at-immigration-services-siri/Entry visa-free (U.S., Canada, and more) passport holders will be brought via buses organized by DIS to Immigration Services (SIRI) to complete your visa application and have your biometric information recorded. This is a required part of…
Visiting Host Program
/copenhagen/semester/visiting-host-program/Sign Up for the Visiting Host Program If you are not living in a Homestay, sign up for the Visiting Host program! This will give you the opportunity to meet locals and engage in local culture…
Housing Closes at Noon
/copenhagen/calendar/housing-closes-at-noon-4/You are free to depart on either May 9 or May 10. DIS housing closes at noon on May 10.
Housing Closes at Noon
/copenhagen/calendar/housing-closes-at-noon-3/You are free to depart on either December 13 or December 14. DIS housing closes at noon on December 14.
Housing Closes at Noon
/copenhagen/calendar/housing-closes-at-noon-2/You are free to depart on either May 10 or May 11. DIS housing closes at noon on May 11.
Study Break / Exploration Elective Travel
/copenhagen/calendar/study-break-exploration-elective-travel-4/For students enrolled in an Exploration Elective, you will be traveling on your required Exploration Elective travel component during this week. If you are enrolled in an Exploration Elective, please do not make any independent travel plans during…