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.
News from DIS
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 Updates Regarding COVID-19
Find information on how DIS is responding to the global pandemic.
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 Stockholm Hosts Academic Seminar: ‘Courage That Changes the World’
DIS Stockholm hosted the second academic seminar of the spring semester discussing contagious courage with Dr. Brian Palmer of Uppsala University.
DIS Stockholm Holds First Academic Seminar: Iran-U.S. crisis 2020
Counter-terrorism expert and DIS Stockholm faculty member, Hans Brun discussed the situation in the Middle East at the first seminar of the semester.
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.
New Fellowship for DIS Alumni to Pursue Graduate Studies in Sweden
The Karolinska Institute (KI) and DIS are pleased to announce a new co-funded annual fellowship opportunity to DIS alumni from Copenhagen and Stockholm to pursue graduate studies at KI.
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.
30 Years Later, Two Alumni Return to Copenhagen
Charles Schuler and Kris Britt studied with DIS in 1989. This past September they returned to see how much has changed, and what has stayed the same.
Research in the Arctic: Exploration Trip with Partner Schools
As the Arctic is moving to the forefront of environmental studies, DIS has made it a priority to facilitate more research rooted in the environment and realities of this unique polar area. This spring, DIS brought together researchers from nine U.S. partner institutions to embark on an expedition to Greenland.
