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.
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Communication between doctor and patient is crucial for correct diagnosis and for planning the right
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In 2012, the Danish Ministry of Education commissioned researchers at the Centre for Reading
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How can we strengthen the integration of refugees and asylum seekers in local communities in
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Associate Professor Petra Daryai-Hansen Petra Daryai-Hansen’s research is based in German Studies.
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As both historical sources and good literature, the sagas are a vital part of our cultural heritage.
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Public debate about health and obesity tends not to be very well informed, crying out for greater
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Professor Nils Holtug examines the relation between people's values and social cohesion. His
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In recent years, the public libraries in Denmark and in many other countries have been significantly
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Globalisation, urbanisation, migration, technological development, etc. increase the need for people
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During the past century, Denmark has evolved from being a traditional multi-dialectal society to
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The number of children and young people in Denmark with an ethnic or linguistic minority background
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How can international companies communicate more effectively across national and cultural borders?
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Landscape, Industrial Heritage and new Urban Spaces
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Haakon Lund and Susanne Ørnager collaborate with the World Food Programme to set up a professional
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Vincent Gabrielsen's research describes and analyses ancient associations as part of the cultural
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Anne Mette Thorhauge was appointed chair of the Media Council for Children and Young People (MBU) by
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PhD student Kristian Martiny helps the Helene Elsass Center, a research and therapy centre, improve
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For Poul Villaume, the work of improving historical awareness is a strong driving force.
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Anders Søgaard is professor at the Centre for Language Technology and Principal Investigator for the
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Isak Winkel Holm is Co-PI, that is one of several project managers,on the research project Changing
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Astrid Jespersen’s research focuses on the prevention of obesity and age-related diseases.
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Maja Plum’s PhD project included an analysis of the influence of the requirement to document
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In 2003, Ingolf Thuesen, became aware that the department’s research-based knowledge about foreign
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Lise Randrup Jensen has, after several years as a practicing speech-language therapist, devoted
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Birgit Henriksen’s research into language didactics and language acquisition makes her an expert in
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