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Aarhus University

IAS Newsletter

January 2015

News

NEW DANISH COURSES IN 2015

New beginner courses will start in February 2015. Check up the dates for the upcoming classes and remember to apply in good time.

New beginner courses will start in week 6 (the first week of February) and/or week 9 (the last week of February) depending on the number of participants willing to take Danish classes.

The full semester courses are offered in cooperation with Lærdansk and the municipality of Aarhus. The course starts in the begining of February and September. This course is for those who are interested in learning and using Danish language in their everyday life.

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IT'S THE WEBSITE OF A NEW WOMEN'S MAGAZINE FOR EXPATS

The magazine is written by both Danes and expats themselves. Read more on www.yourdanishlife.dk

Your Danish Life features articles on all aspects of expat/immigrant life in Denmark, and on aspects of Denmark that as a foreigner you might not be aware of: food, clothing, but most important: the exchange of experiences.Both the happy and the darker ones!

Your Danish Life is a quarterly magazine, for the moment web-only but they are working hard on making a paper version happening in spring.

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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE RULES FOR WORK AND RESIDENCE PERMIT TO DENMARK

From 1 January 2015 it will be easier for researchers and PhD students from non-EU/EEA countries to obtain permission to work and conduct research in Denmark

A long-awaited reform of the rules for non-EU/EEA-citizens to obtain work and residence permits is expected adopted just before Christmas 2014. The proposed regulation holds a number of substantial changes.

For further information on and assistance with the new rules

The new rules are expected to be adopted by the Danish Parliament on Thursday 18 December, with a view to enter into force from January 1, 2015. Information on the new rules will be available at www.newtodenmark.dk from January 5.

IAS's website (www.ias.au.dk) will be updated with the final information about the new rules. Until such time, please refer to www.newtodenmark.dk.

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CALL FOR APPLICANTS TO THE AIAS-COFUND FELLOWSHIPS NOW OPEN

Up to 12 AIAS-COFUND Marie Curie Fellowships are now available for application at the AIAS. The call closes on 11 February 2015.

The fellowships are available for the most talented junior and senior researchers from around the world with at least 2 years of research experience after completion of their PhD. Applicants can choose their research topic freely within all academic areas. The call has a global reach as mobility is a key requirement for the applicants, but the call comprises both incoming and reintegration fellowships. The fellowship programme is co-funded by Aarhus University and the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme.

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EVENTS

Wednesday 28 January, 2015

14:00-16:00 | Hornungstuen, Student House, Fredrik Nielsens Vej, 8000 Aarhus C.

UIC: Greenshare - The Community Garden for Danes and Internationals

Introduction to a new community garden where everyone can grow vegetables and flowers - perhaps even new international friends - in Aarhus.

Wednesday 28 January, 2015

19:30-22:00 | Kileparken 25, DK - 8381 Tilst

Information Evening at Langkaer Gymnasium

Langkaer Gymnasium is hosting an information evening that gives new parents and students an opportunity to hear more about the IB Diploma Programme at Langkaer, see the school grounds and meet the IB teachers.

Monday 2 February, 2015

10:15-16:00 | The AIAS Auditorium, Building 1632, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000 Aarhus C

AIAS FELLOWS' SEMINAR: RIMA OBEID, AIAS FELLOW

Deficiency in an over-nourished world: A global public health perspective on folate and cobalamin.

Monday 16 February, 2015

14:15-16:00 | The AIAS Auditorium, Building 1632, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000 Aarhus C

AIAS FELLOWS' SEMINAR: JOSEPH SCARPACI, AIAS FELLOW

Iconic Branding Constructs: Towards an Understanding of Consumer Behavior in Nordic and Latin American Welfare States.

Sunday 22 February, 2015

08:15-10:15 | Aarhus, Scandic Hotel

EARLY BIRD FAMILY BREAKFAST

International Community invites families and children to an early morning breakfast.

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