Anniversary Programme

150th Anniversary of Frederiksberg Campus 2008

Faculty of Life Sciences (LIFE)

 

January

 

Researchers of the Future – role plays about sustainability

A group of natural resources students travel round Denmark to perform a role-playing exercise on sustainability. For secondary school students.

28 January – 1 March, Various places in Denmark

 

February

 

University Education of the Future

Open-house and information meeting on the 25 degree programmes that can be studied at Frederiksberg Campus. Primarily for potential students.

29 February, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Launch of Anniversary Beer

At the student bar A-vej, LIFE together with Indslew Brewery and the students present a completely new beer, “CAMPUS”, brewed especially to celebrate the 150^th anniversary. There will be samples and sale of 3-litre bottles in gift boxes.

29 February, A-vej, Acaciavej, Frederiksberg Campus

 

March

 

Fighting Obesity in the Future

Fighting obesity through healthy and delicious food – an anniversary seminar with Arne Astrup and Claus Meyer. Open for the public. Tickets through Billetnet.

6 March, Frederiksberg Campus

 

From Farming to Life Sciences – A history of a changing Denmark

Exhibition and web site showing in words, pictures and sound how scientists at Frederiksberg Campus have met some of the most important challenges of society over the last 150 years.

7 March- 19 March, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Anniversary Celebration for Frederiksberg Campus

Fun, exciting and festive breakfast event for all students and staff at Frederiksberg Campus. Presentation of prizes and surprise.

7 March, 8 -10 a.m, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

LIFE Consensus – gala seminar on sustainability

The subject of sustainability is presented via workshops and a debate. For invited secondary school students.

7 March, The Main Lecture Hall, Bülowsvej 17, Frederiksberg Campus

 

The Green Way

The Green Way - for universities of the future – a strategy seminar for 150 students from Scandinavia.

28 -30 March, Forestry College (Skovskolen) in Nødebo

 

Plant Research of the Future

The outstanding greenhouses of Frederiksberg Campus – with examples of the research and education carried out there – will be open to the public.

29- 30 March, The greenhouses, Rolighedsvej 23, Frederiksberg Campus

 

April

 

A Partnership between University and Corporate World for the Future

Seminar based on a new business strategy for Frederiksberg Campus.

For selected scientists and business people.

24 April, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

The Employees of the Future Meet the Companies of the Future

Students from Frederiksberg Campus meet companies and learn about future career opportunities at LIFE Career Event 2008.

24 -25 April, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

MSc Programmes of the future at Frederiksberg Campus

Open-house event and introduction to the MSc programmes at Frederiksberg Campus. For interested BSc students from Denmark and abroad.

25 April, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Festival of Research – towards a sustainable future

Examples of the research carried out at Frederiksberg Campus. Series of lectures on climate change and presentation of prizes to the winners of the essay competition for young people on a sustainable future. Open to the general public.

25 - 26 April, Solbjerg Plads

 

May

 

Café at Frederiksberg Campus

The greenhouse next to the summer-flower collection opens as a café with indoor as well as outdoor seating. Open to the public.

1 May, The summer-flower collection, Grønnegårdsvej

 

Veterinary Science of the Future

European seminar on the world’s best veterinary science education. By invitation only.

9 May, The Main Lecture Hall, Bülowsvej 17, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Urban Design of the Future

Presentation of prizes to the winners of the competition to create urban design of the future. For secondary school students and other young people.

Mid May, The drawing halls, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Run for LIFE - Marathon

150 students, employees and friends of Frederiksberg Campus run Copenhagen Marathon for a sustainable future. Sponsored run for a sustainable cause. Register with: Pelle Frederik Clauson-Kaas

18 May, Copenhagen

 

Food experiences of the Future

World-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal meets with international food-scientists and talks about the future perspectives of gastronomy and more healthy, tasty and different food.

22 may, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Campus of the Future

Inauguration of Bjørn Nørgaard’s relief decoration of the square in front of Gimle. For all staff and students at University of Copenhagen.

23 May, The square at Gimle, Dyrlægevej, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Faculty Party

Big celebration for all staff and students at Frederiksberg Campus culminating with the so-called “smithy party and revue” in the old stables. For all staff and students.

23 May, The lawn at Grønnegårdsvej, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Opening of University Hospital for Large Animals

The new university hospital is officially opned and is shown to an invited group of people and later to the general public.

26 May, Højbakkegård Alle, Taastrup

 

Run for LIFE

Frederiksberg Campus presents a large team for the night run of the Frederiksberg Days festival. At the run, the LIFE team will demonstrate the Faculty’s focus on a sustainable future.

30 May, Solbjerg Plads, Frederiksberg

 

June

 

Domestic Animal Science and Agricultural Science Research of the Future

The doors to the experimental farms in Taastrup are opened to the public.

15 June, Agrovej 1, Taastrup

 

University Education of the Future

Second open-house and information meeting on the degree programmes that can be studied at Frederiksberg Campus. Primarily for potential students.

30 June, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

August

 

Open-air show in Atriumgården: The Australian ‘Acrobat’ group performs ‘smaller poorer cheaper’

The beautiful courtyard ”Atriumgården” provides the setting for these amazing open-air shows.

Presented by Københavns Internationale Teater in cooperation with the Faculty of Life Sciences. Sponsored by Frederiksberg Fonden, the Municipality of Frederiksberg and Austrialian Council for the Arts.

Tickets: DKK 195, DKK 98 for students. Tickets can be bought at: http://speedticket.dk/Scenebillet/servlet/InetSale.ShowAllShows

Duration: 60 minutes without intermission. Not recommended for children below the age of 10.

22 – 27 August, Bülowsvej 17, Frederiksberg Campus

 

The Food Masters of the Future

The Department of Food Science invites old graduates to an anniversary event about future education and research in the field of food.

28 August, A-vej, Dyrlægevej, Frederiksberg Campus

 

September

 

Fruits and Berries of the Future

Pometum opens its doors to the public.

21 - 25 September, Agrovej 1, Taastrup

 

Danish Science Festival

Frederiksberg Campus contributes to the Danish Science Festival with hands-on activities for primary and secondary school pupils.

22 -26 September, City Hall Square, Copenhagen

 

October

 

University Festival – towards a sustainable future

Staff and students address the issue of sustainability – how do we become the world’s most sustainable university? For staff and students at University of Copenhagen.

10 October, Frederiksberg Campus

 

University Festival – Copenhagen Campus Cycling

In cooperation with the Danish Cyclists Federation and the Municipality of Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg Campus opens a bicycle route between the campus areas of University of Copenhagen.

10 October, Starts and ends at Frederiksberg Campus

 

The Night of Culture – Towards a Sustainable Future

Through hands-on-activities, Frederiksberg Campus shows its best research to the public. After 6.00 pm. Open for all.

10 October, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Photosynthesis of the Future

The 9th Nordic Photosynthesis Congress NPC-9, will be held at University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, October 21-24, 2008. Organizers: Associate Professor Poul Erik Jensen, and Head of Department Anna Haldrup. Further information and registration: npc9.life.ku.dk  

21 -24 October, Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus

 

November

 

Cereal Products of the Future

The world’s leading cereal scientists discuss the latest research in cereal production and products – 30th Nordic Cereal Congress.

5-7 November, Falkonercentret

 

Translational science

The public is invited to a popular science seminar about the research carried out by LIFE’s strategic research initiative SHARE - Synergy in Human and Animal Research.

5 November, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Debate about Future Water Resources

Workshop for upper secondary students. The event includes debate and workshops about water and life. Water in the landscape, water as food, including drinking water and waste water. The event is held by LIFE’s experts in water - ViVa.

6 November, Frederiksberg Campus

 

Hjerne for en aften – ‘Brain of the night’

Students from Frederiksberg Campus compete to present the best project.

21 November, The Faculty of Life Sciences Library, Dyrlægevej 21, Frederiksberg Campus.

 

(Bio) Fuel of the Future

Upper secondary students debate ”Fuel for Life”.

Mid November

 

Super Plants of the Future

The best plant researchers will be debating the plants of the future.

End November

 

December

 

Development Research of the Future

Hunger, help and hope – a strategy seminar about research in development issues.

3 December, Frederiksberg Campus.

 

The anniversary programme will be updated continuously throughout 2008.