CAMPUS AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN THE CAPITAL Emdrup is located in northwest Copenhagen, Denmarks capital city. Copenhagen has more than 1,3 million inhabitants The city is located on the island Zealand and is nation's cultural, political and economic centre An important transport hub with the largest airport in Scandinavia, the largest train station in Denmark and one of its largest ports Location of major cultural institutions such as Denmarks National Stadium, the National Museum of Denmark and the Royal Danish Opera There are good public transport connections between Emdrup and downtown Copenhagen HERNING: A GROWING CITY Around 48,000 inhabitants Located approx. 80 km from Aarhus in western Jutland Hosts many events and conventions and is home to many successful businesses Location of Denmarks only multi-purpose arena (15,000 seats) Future location of one of Central Denmark Regions two new mega-hospitals (the other is under construction in Aarhus) 41 PROFILE 2017 2018 Solidum petit in profundis We seek solid ground in the depths 3 CONTENTS MEET AARHUS UNIVERSITY Knowledge which benefits society 4 A strong foundation 6 Deep insight, wide horizons 8 RESEARCH Excellent research creates breakthroughs A research-intensive university State-of-the-art research facilities examples Room to develop unique talent Photo: Lars Kruse KNOWLEDGE WHICH BENEFITS SOCIETY Aarhus University stands for quality and the continued pursuit of excellence in research and research-based education. Knowledge exchange, talent development and collaboration with society are high priorities. The Main Hall, which towers over the The restrained, functionalist aesthetic of the yellow-brick campus with its clean lines has been recognised internationally as an architectural masterpiece. The buildings and park are included in the Denmarks Cultural Canon as one of the top 12 architectural masterpieces in Denmark. 6 MEET AARHUS UNIVERSITY A STRONG FOUNDATION Aarhus University is a globally oriented, academically diverse and research-intensive university with four faculties: Arts, Aarhus BSS, Health, and Science and Technology. Established in 1928 as a private initiative, today the university has a solid pla CONTENT MISSION Aarhus University is an academically diverse and strongly research-oriented institution that creates and shares knowledge. VISION Aarhus University strives to be a leading globally-oriented university with a strong engagement in the development of society. VALUES The university de 8 MEET AARHUS UNIVERSITY DEEP INSIGHT, WIDE HORIZONS AU BOARD SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM AIAS ADMINISTRATION FACULTY OF ARTS AARHUS BSS DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF LAW DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCHOOL OF CULTURE AN THREE CORE ACTIVITIES Research Education Collaboration With its four faculties, Aarhus University spans the entire research spectrum. And through its activities, the university reaches out to all sectors of society. The university combines an emphasis on depth of expertise within individual f Photo: Lars Kruse A research group from Aarhus University is behind a computer game which has produced utterly unique information which can contribute to quantum physics research. The players are ordinary people, children and adults, and the object of the game is to move an atom from one place to a EXCELLENT RESEARCH CREATES BREAKTHROUGHS Aarhus University generates and shares knowledge that contributes to solving complex social and global challenges. Increasingly, the universitys activities cross boundaries national, sectoral and disciplinary which helps bring research breakthroughs to new 12 CONTENT IN THE TOP 100 Aarhus University is number 65 on Shanghai Rankings Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), which ranks the best 500 universities in the world. Aarhus University is in the top 100 on several leading international rankings. NOBEL PRIZES Nobel Prize in Chemistry (19 13 RESEARCH AARHUS BSS Aarhus BSS holds the international accreditations AACSB and AMBA, in addition to EQUIS for Aarhus BBS business programmes. BASIC RESEARCH CENTRE Center on Autobiographical Memory Research (CON AMORE) OTHER MAJOR RESEARCH CENTRES* Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research 14 RESEARCH STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH FACILITIES EXAMPLES Aarhus University continually develops its physical research infrastructure. The goal is to provide the right conditions for scientific breakthroughs, and the facilities are in demand. They are used by the universitys own researcher as wel RESEARCH The Digital Humanities Laboratory (DIGHUMLAB) A digital research lab that works to promote digital resources and tools to humanities and social science researchers. DIGHUMLAB is a national consortium based at Aarhus University. The consortium members are Aalborg University, Aarhus Universi 16 RESEARCH ROOM TO DEVELOP UNIQUE TALENTS Particularly talented and motivated students must be given the opportunity to be challenged academically and to develop their talents whether they point towards a career in research or a career involving leadership, innovation or entrepreneurship. The ke 17 CONTENT PHD DEGREE PROGRAMMES AT AARHUS UNIVERSITY: The programmes are internationally recognised. Graduates have excellent career prospects. PhD students publish in prestigious international journals* AIAS SUPPORTING THE BRIGHTEST TALENTS AIAS - Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies AIA Photo: Lars Kruse GRADUATES ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY Aarhus University educates graduates with strong academic competences and skillsets which are in demand in academia as well as the public and private sectors. The keywords are research-based teaching in an attractive, open 20 EDUCATION ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE + A GOOD STUDY ENVIRONMENT ATTRACTIVE = DEGREE PROGRAMMES Each year, more than 7,000 new students start a degree programme at Aarhus University. Here, they encounter courses and activities that develop and challenge their mastery of every aspect of their chosen fie THE UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATES ARE IN DEMAND ON THE LABOUR MARKET In the university's own employment survey from 2017, 95 per cent of the respondents with Masters degrees and 97 per cent with PhDs reported finding a job within one year of completing their degree. AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS THRIVE 22 EDUCATION A STUDY ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT BORDERS Attracting the best international students is an important goal that contributes to the universitys academic excellence. At the same time, the many exchange agreements with other universities give students from Aarhus University varied opportunities CONTENT 23 EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS Aarhus University has exchange agreements with over 50 different countries and is involved in prestigious international university networks and alliances. Coimbra Group Nordic Center Fudan Nordic Center India SANORD University of the Arctic Utrecht Networ Photo: Lars Kruse COLLABORATION PUTS KNOWLEDGE TO WORK Through close relationships with industry and business, government, organisations and civil society, Aarhus University contributes to societys ability to innovate and adapt. This contribution is founded on the research the university brings int programme has been developed in dialogue with both academic and industry representatives. The Business and Innovation Honours Programme is just one of many examples of the major initiatives being launched across the university to intensify educational and research collaboration with business and ind 26 COLLABORATION KNOWLEDGE CREATES DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH Concrete, innovative activities in collaboration with public and private businesses and organisations founded on research-based knowledge make Aarhus University an attractive partner that contributes to growth, development and sustainabilit COLLABORATION 27 The Centre for Collaborative Health Builds bridges between researchers at Aarhus University and society. The centres goal is to become an indispensable advisor and partner in developing solutions to Denmarks healthcare and welfare challenges. European Capital of Culture 2017 in A 28 COLLABORATION RESEARCHERS ADVISE GOVERNMENT Aarhus University researchers from a variety of fields advise government agencies and institutions. These consultancy activities help society find innovative solutions, particularly in relation to the environment, energy, food and agriculture, as well COLLABORATION DCA DANISH CENTRE FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE According to an agreement with the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark, DCA performs research-based consultancy for the ministry and relevant government agencies within agriculture, food and environment. Some of this work is carried 30 COLLABORATION LIFELONG LEARNING UPLIFTS SOCIETY As a key bearer of knowledge and culture, Aarhus University helps raise general levels of education and competencies in society. To a high degree,this is a question of strengthening collaboration with citizens, associations and organisations. 4,0 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AT AARHUS UNIVERSITY 2017 Niels Due Jensen Former group president and CEO of Grundfos Mechanical engineer, 1971 2016 Anne Thomassen Former chief medical officer, Aarhus Hospital and former chair of the Danish Cancer Society DMSc, 1992 2015 Sten Scheibye Chair of Novo A/S, the Photo: Melissa B. Kirkeby Yildirim 500 years ago, the Protestant Reformation transformed the course of European and Danish history. In 2017, the Reformation and its consequences for Danish society was the theme of MatchPoints 2017, the universitys major public research and debate conference. Her Ma The Reformation and the history of its effects on society is a vibrant field of research at Aarhus University, for example at the interdisciplinary research centre LUMEN, which focuses on the Lutheran Reformation and its influence on theology, mentality, culture and society. Aarhus University is als Photo: Roar Lava Paaske ONE UNIVERSITY MANY LOCATIONS Aarhus University has its natural centre in Aarhus, but the university has locations all over Denmark, with research activities in several other cities in Denmark, as well as and campuses in Emdrup and Herning in addition to Aarhus. The common 36 CAMPUS AARHUS UNIVERSITYS LOCATIONS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Aarhus: The main campus for Aarhus University and the four faculties (Arts, Aarhus BSS, Health, and Science and Technology), approx. 5,900 employees and 31,500 students* Emdrup (Copenhagen): The Danish School of Education (DPU), approx. CONTENT WHERE VILLUM RESEARCH STATION Aarhus University has campuses in three cities in Denmark and research activities at 17 different locations in Denmark, Greenland and on Tenerife. ZACKENBERG NUUK GREENLAND THE SONG TELESCOPE TENERIFE DENMARK RØNBJERG VIBORG/ FOULUM KALØ/ RØNDE SILKEBO 38 CAMPUS CAMPUSES IN THREE CITIES AARHUS The Aarhus campus locations are spread out over much of the city, with the University Park and its yellowbrick buildings as the historical core where many of the years traditional events take place, such as the annual Regatta, the annual celebration and va CAMPUS 39 AARHUS: A YOUNG, DYNAMIC CITY GEOGRAPHY AND POPULATION Denmark's second-largest city Located on the Jutland peninsula on the coast next to forests and countryside 335,000 inhabitants and 1.2 million people in the greater Aarhus metropolitan area Well-developed infrastructure for 40 CAMPUS EMDRUP The Emdrup campus in northwestern Copenhagen is the location of the majority of the Danish School of Educations activities. Good campus facilities combined with a shared academic focus across degree programmes makes Emdrup a closely knit academic community. AU Library, Emdrup Cam CAMPUS AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN THE CAPITAL Emdrup is located in northwest Copenhagen, Denmarks capital city. Copenhagen has more than 1,3 million inhabitants The city is located on the island Zealand and is nation's cultural, political and economic centre An important transport hub with the Photo: Melissa B. Kirkeby Yildirim The Regatta Each year, students at Aarhus University organise the legendary regatta, which is today one of Northern Europes largest student event, attracting more than 20,000 students. The regatta combines a race in rubber boats with beer relay races. It was held medical students and dentistry students, and has since become a battle involving many different degree programmes. The prize is honour and the trophy the Golden Bedpan. 44 AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN PICTURES Aarhus University is a vibrant university which prioritises both breadth and depth in research and education. All photos were taken by photographers at Aarhus University, unless otherwise indicated. AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN PICTURES 45 46 AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN PICTURES Photo: Jacob Gonge Due 47 AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN PICTURES Photo: Mads Fredslund Andersen Photo: Lars Holst Hansen 48 AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN PICTURES AARHUS UNIVERSITY IN PICTURES 49 Find out more at au.dk/en or follow Aarhus University on PROFILE 2017 2018 Editor Camilla Schrøder, Rectors Office Design and layout Astrid Friis Reitzel, Events and Communication Support Photos Lars Kruse, Jesper Rais, Anders Trærup, Melissa B. Kirkeby Yildirim, Roar Lava Paaske, Lise Balsby eller Maria Randima Sørensen, Events and Communication Suppor Aarhus University Nordre Ringgade 1 DK-8000 Aarhus C Denmark +45 8715 0000 au@au.dk au.dk/en