Department of Sociology – University of Copenhagen

Department of Sociology

Kristian Karlson. Photo: SAMF

Kristian Karlson new professor at the Department of Sociology

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Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards

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Project explores how flexible our eating habits are

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Danish children encounter four typical family learning environments

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Hearing loss: New film shows ways to a good school and working life

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Sociological research plays key role in conflict management campaign

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What drives global disparities in science?

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Sociological research projects to investigate green transition

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Black Americans from well-educated families continue to face educational barriers

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New project to map the impact of artificial intelligence on science

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Puff bars: New project will take the steam out of illegal online selling

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Sociology to find new head of department

After five years as Head of Department, Benedikte Brincker will step down when her contract expires on 31 January 2025.

Kristian Karlson new professor at the Department of Sociology

Kristian Karlson was appointed full professor at the Department of Sociology on 1 July. His research focuses on social inequality and mobility in education.

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Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards

Lawyers, doctors and engineers who have studied in the same field as their parents have higher incomes than their colleagues, according to a new Danish study.

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