Faculty of Humanities

Impact of humanities research: 24 case studies

Society benefits from humanities research carried out in collaboration with companies or authorities – and from more traditional humanities research. With these detailed case studies the Faculty of Humanities wishes to illustrate the value of the multiple
contributions made by our researchers.

What makes a good conversation?

Communication between doctor and patient is crucial for correct diagnosis and for planning the righ…
A dyslexia test for all school levels

In 2012, the Danish Ministry of Education commissioned researchers at the Centre for Reading…
The asylum centre as ‘just another institution’ in the local community

How can we strengthen the integration of refugees and asylum seekers in local communities in…
Building bridges between languages

Associate Professor Petra Daryai-Hansen Petra Daryai-Hansen’s research is based in German Studies…
Icelandic sagas: a source of reflection, entertainment, cultural awareness and tourism promotion

As both historical sources and good literature, the sagas are a vital part of our cultural heritage…
Practical philosophy enriches health debate

Public debate about health and obesity tends not to be very well informed, crying out for greater…
Research into values contributes to a more nuanced debate on integration

Professor Nils Holtug examines the relation between people's values and social cohesion. His…
Library development: From collection to connection

In recent years, the public libraries in Denmark and in many other countries have been significantl…
Understanding Culture and Religion in the Middle East

Globalisation, urbanisation, migration, technological development, etc. increase the need for peopl…
Spoken language is a dynamic entity

During the past century, Denmark has evolved from being a traditional multi-dialectal society to…
Multilingualism as a Challenge and Resource

The number of children and young people in Denmark with an ethnic or linguistic minority background…
Research improves the communicative efficiency of international companies

How can international companies communicate more effectively across national and cultural borders?
Steely Urban Spaces: Winning Proposal for Regeneration in the Town of Frederiksværk

Landscape, Industrial Heritage and new Urban Spaces
World Food Programme (WFP): Efficient knowledge management strengthens relief work

Haakon Lund and Susanne Ørnager collaborate with the World Food Programme to set up a professional…
The Important Role Played by Private Associations in Integration and Social Development

Vincent Gabrielsen's research describes and analyses ancient associations as part of the cultural…
Providing Advice and Imparting Knowledge of Children’s Media Habits and Their Behavior on Digital and Social Media

Anne Mette Thorhauge was appointed chair of the Media Council for Children and Young People (MBU) b…
Philosophy as a Tool to Improve Habilitation

PhD student Kristian Martiny helps the Helene Elsass Center, a research and therapy centre, improve…
Learning from History: Analysis of the Past as the Key to Understanding Present-Day International Crises

For Poul Villaume, the work of improving historical awareness is a strong driving force.
Language Technology Paves the Way for New Breakthroughs in Information and Communication Technology

Anders Søgaard is professor at the Centre for Language Technology and Principal Investigator for th…
Changing Disasters: A New Understanding of the Interrelationship between Disasters and Society

Isak Winkel Holm is Co-PI, that is one of several project managers,on the research project Changing…
From Ethnological Research to Everyday Health Recommendations

Astrid Jespersen’s research focuses on the prevention of obesity and age-related diseases.
Educational Plans as a Way of Governing in Early Childhood Education and Care

Maja Plum’s PhD project included an analysis of the influence of the requirement to document…
Culture Courses for Business and Official Agencies

In 2003, Ingolf Thuesen, became aware that the department’s research-based knowledge about foreign…
Communicating with Aphasia Patients

Lise Randrup Jensen has, after several years as a practicing speech-language therapist, devoted…
Applying Research into Language Didactics in Services Provided to Public-Sector Bodies and In the Training of Language Teachers

Birgit Henriksen’s research into language didactics and language acquisition makes her an expert in…

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