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The humanities provide crucial knowledge about the structures of everyday lives and the resources needed to make human behaviour sustainable.

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linguistics
2026.10.06

Linguists: Madonna’s voice sounds younger than it “should”

A new study shows that the changes typically associated with ageing in women’s voices have not affected pop icon Madonna’s voice in the expected way. According to the researchers, Madonna has cultivated a public persona that challenges society’s expectations not only of how older women should look and behave, but also of how they should sound.

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2026.09.30

Unique collection of Paul Auster’s books displayed in Copenhagen

Three hundred books from American author Paul Auster’s private library can now be explored at the library at The University of Copenhagen. It is the only place in the world where part of the author’s private book collection is on display.

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2026.06.04

AfD dominated TikTok in the German election

The right-wing party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) dominated TikTok during the German federal election in 2025. Its visibility was primarily driven by regular users – not by the party itself.

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Calendar

  • 6 Oct. - 8 Oct. 2026

    Simian - With and Without

    PASS Experimental Publication: A Spatial Iteration in an Ongoing Publication Process
  • 6 Oct. 2026, 10:15

    Walking as a field method in sensory studies

    A public talk with Meri Kytö, University of Turku
  • 6 Oct. 2026, 13:15-15:00

    De la palabra a la vida: El Gólem de Juan Mayorga

    Talk in Spanish by Zoe Martín Lago.

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