NEWS

2022.01.07

The University of Copenhagen is among the world’s best research environments in Sport Science

The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Institute of Sports Medicine at Bispebjerg Hospital – both departments at the University of Copenhagen – are among the world’s best research environments in “Spor…

Gut microbes

2021.10.25

Gut microbes may help explain benefits of breastfeeding

Danish researchers have shown how gut bacteria, which are promoted by breastfeeding, may benefit the immune system in infants.

PhD course

2021.09.10

New cross-disciplinary PhD course concerning technology in sport and health science

With the PhD course “Technology in Sport and Health Science – a cross-disciplinary approach” we aim to address the opportunities as well as limitations that digitalisation can create in connection with healthier everyda…

Doping

2021.07.23

From cocaine to EPO to steroids: wide differences among doping substances used by cheaters

Doping substances are many and have evolved from the rawest stimulants and narcotics used in the 1960s, to the more refined substances that we are familiar with today, such as EPO and steroids. But, do you know which…

Doping

2021.07.23

Dried blood can detect doping: Now approved, the method may be tested at the Tokyo Olympics

In collaboration with Anti-Doping Denmark and the Norwegian Doping Control Laboratory, University of Copenhagen researchers have developed a method that, using blood droplets, can easily and effectively detect athletes…

The Olympics

2021.07.15

In principal, some Olympians can indulge in junk food for breakfast and still perform

The buffet tables of Olympic athletes are piled with scrumptious nosh each and every day. However, the extent to which these athletes can indulge depends entirely upon the disciplines in which they are competing. Read…

under pressure

2021.07.09

Twitching, fast and slow: New approach to studying muscle fibers reveals different responses to exercise training

Scientists at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, both at the University of Copenhagen have performed the most in-depth analysis of fast…

Shanghai Rankring

2020.11.17

The University of Copenhagen is home to the world’s best research environment in Sports Science

The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Institute of Sports Medicine at Bispebjerg Hospital – both departments at the University of Copenhagen – are together the world’s best research environment in…

MENOPAUSE

2020.11.11

Team sport lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Team sport effectively counteracts diminished vascular function in women with high blood pressure, even several years after the onset of menopause. This, according to new research from the Copenhagen Center for Team…

Facemask

2020.10.07

Facemasks do not impair indicators of cognitive performance when performing moderate physical work in hot environments

A novel study shows that facemask use does not affect indicators of cognitive performance when the wearers are resting or performing moderate physical work in hot environments. However, wearing a facemask does make it…

menopause

2020.09.22

Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause

A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study’s…

Diabetes Research

2020.08.24

Interval training lowers blood sugar and reduces fat in type 2 diabetes patients

Type 2 diabetics can achieve significant results across several health parameters through interval training shows a new study from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen. The ne…

HEAT-SHIELD

2020.06.12

Working in the sun - Heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance

Prolonged exposure of the head to strong sunlight significantly impairs cognitively dominated functions and coordination of complex motor tasks shows a new study from the Heat-Shield project coordinated by researchers…

proteins

2020.05.28

The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports have demonstrated that physical activity prompts a clean-up of muscles as the protein Ubiquitin tags onto worn-out proteins,…

Scholarships

2020.01.16

PhD scholarships in Nutrition and Sports 2020

TALENT is a doctoral programme co-funded by the European Union, with 74 PhD scholarships in the natural and life sciences to be awarded and completed within the next five years.

Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

The University of Copenhagen is among the world’s best research environments in Sport Science

Gut microbes may help explain benefits of breastfeeding

New cross-disciplinary PhD course concerning technology in sport and health science

From cocaine to EPO to steroids: wide differences among doping substances used by cheaters

Dried blood can detect doping: Now approved, the method may be tested at the Tokyo Olympics

In principal, some Olympians can indulge in junk food for breakfast and still perform

The Weight of an Olympic Medal

Olympics in 60 seconds: From Greek myth to modern-day mega-event

Basketball Mathematics scores big at inspiring kids to learn

Twitching, fast and slow: New approach to studying muscle fibers reveals different responses to exercise training

The University of Copenhagen is home to the world’s best research environment in Sports Science

Team sport lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Facemasks do not impair indicators of cognitive performance when performing moderate physical work in hot environments

Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause

Interval training lowers blood sugar and reduces fat in type 2 diabetes patients

Working in the sun - Heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance

The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise

PhD scholarships in Nutrition and Sports 2020

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