Today’s big topic: 12,000 students receive special supplement to their SU
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What’s happening?
Significantly more students receive a special supplement to their state educational grant (SU) due to severe psychological challenges. Over the past five years, the number of students receiving the so-called disability supplement due to psychological impairment has nearly doubled, from 6,622 students in 2019 to 12,538 in 2024. The term psychological impairment covers individuals with psychiatric diagnoses such as schizophrenia, long-term depression, autism, and ADHD.
The supplement amounts to approximately 10,000 kroner before tax and is given to students in higher education or vocational training programs.
Why it matters!
The number of students requiring special support in higher education has professionals concerned. The University of Copenhagen clearly notices that more students have special needs. This creates significant pressure on student counseling, says Rie Snekkerup, vice director of education.
There are now so many students with psychological challenges that it would benefit everyone if we could think in terms of collective solutions, she believes. If teaching were generally organized in a way that ensured better conditions for students with impairments, fewer students might need help.
Still curious? Read the full article here.
In other news
– Voters feel cheated by council member switching parties
The relatively unknown local politician Ulla Sørensen switched parties from Socialdemokratiet to Venstre less than 24 hours after the municipal election, where she was elected. With her one mandate, she tipped the balance of power in Middelfart Municipality and handed the mayoral chain to Anders Møllegård from Venstre, even though it looked like her former party colleague Johannes Lundsfryd Larsen (Socialdemokratiet, S) could gather a majority and thus continue in the post as mayor.
»I feel really betrayed. I think it should be illegal to switch parties like that«, said Linda Krog, who participated in a demonstration against the politician on Thursday.
– Denmark to face North Macedonia in battle for World Cup ticket
In March, the national football team will face North Macedonia in the semifinals of the European World Cup playoffs. This was determined after a draw in Zurich on Thursday afternoon. The match will be played at Denmark’s home ground in Parken on March 26. According to Politiken’s sports editor Christian Heide-Jørgensen, the draw is quite favorable:
»It was encouraging that we avoided a clash against Sweden, which could have been a tough and close game. Instead, we got North Macedonia from the fourth tier. On home ground in Parken, Denmark should be able to beat an opponent at that level comfortably«.
– Danish film star nominated for European award
The Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has been nominated for the prestigious European Film Awards. On Tuesday, the nominations were announced, revealing that Mads Mikkelsen is nominated in the category of European Actor for his role as Manfred in the film ’Den sidste viking’ (The Last Viking, ed.). The award ceremony will take place on January 17 in the German capital, Berlin.
This weekends itinerary
Where to eat?
If you’re unsure where to get a good meal this weekend, fear not. Politiken’s food critic Joakim Grundahl has visited the Korean restaurant Propaganda Next Door, located in Vesterbro, and he was impressed. He particularly highlights the restaurant’s dumplings as an extraordinary experience:
»It was a deep sea of umami, but the dumpling filling stood out nicely, and with the small salted shiitake mushroom on top, the small dish could become a signature for the kitchen«.
He gives the restaurant five hearts. Read his full review here.
What to do?
The Kuwaiti artist Monira al Qadiri has created a series of sculptures based on the shapes of various drill bits. They quietly rotate in the exhibition, some floating with the help of magnetism, and serve as a reminder that time is passing. Perhaps towards a world without oil?
Recently, the exhibition ’Chameleon’ by Kuwaiti artist Monira al Qadiri opened at Arken. The museum in Ishøj has, in recent years, showcased exhibitions about humanity’s unstoppable urge to penetrate the Earth. In more art-appropriate terms, these exhibitions represent art that addresses the Anthropocene era, where humanity’s impact on the ecosystem, which we should ideally be just a small, harmonious part of, has become overwhelming.
At Arken, Monira al Qadiri delivers a pop-bright, gorgeous take on how we plunder the planet and our own selves, writes art critic Mathias Kryger.
Read his full review here.
This newsletter features stories originally published in Danish. AI was used to shorten and translate the articles into English, after which a member of the editorial staff reviewed and refined the content.