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Brian Bech Nielsen is disappointed by the government’s failure to involve the university sector before the agreement.

AU’s ten supervised self-testing sites for staff and students are closing soon. The last day will be 30 June.

The climate footprint must be reduced – also at AU. If you want to help make AU greener, you can find inspiration in AU’s new Green Guide.

Now you can access autumn courses in Brightspace, the platform that will replace Blackboard after the summer holiday. This means that teaching staff can start building their courses in preparation for the autumn semester. Help and support in building your courses is available now, and the help desk will be open all summer.

When working remotely, for example from your home office, you are often a more easy target for IT criminals. 6 tips are now available to help avoid that AU data falls into the wrong hands.

Associate Professor Jacob Overgaard has received a big grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of approx. 14 million DKK (approx. $2,3 million) for his research in metal complexes and their magnetic properties.

The faculty’s new strategic course and core narrative are now in place following a process with focus groups, workshops, consultations and many good discussions across the entire faculty.

Natural Sciences' new core narrative encompasses the history of the faculty and a consistent theme from then until today. The core narrative is based on the faculty's unique position and strengths, and it points the way to the NAT of the future.

Natural Sciences to focus on commencement of studies and retention of students after more than a year under the shadow of corona. The faculty will also clarify students' options when choosing their career path.

Following a long corona lockdown, in 2021 Natural Sciences will focus on restoring university life on campus, career development (particularly for early career researchers) and diversity at the faculty.

One of the Nordic region's most prestigious research prizes, the Anders Jahre Prize, goes to Professor Poul Nissen from Aarhus University. Poul Nissen is awarded the prize for his research in the transport of proteins in and out of cells. This knowledge is of great importance for understanding diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and psychiatric disorders.