Centre for Internationalisation and Parallel Language Use (CIP) – University of Copenhagen

Centre for Internationalisation and Parallel Language Use

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About CIP

CIP is a teaching and research centre focused on parallel language use and the balance between Danish and English.

The bridge over Emil Holm's canal and building 23

View of language learning

CIP’s core activity is to provide language skills development tailored to the individual user.

Emil Holm's canal by building 23

Research and development

CIP conducts research into the challenges associated with language choice in work-related, academic and social contexts.

CIP News

New English Courses and Workshops for Staff

2026.04.30

In 2026, CIP will expand its English course offerings for employees with new courses and workshops…
Podcast about food waste featuring CIP project

2026.04.22

On behalf of the project group behind "Fighting food waste - navigating values choices and habits",…
Join the AI-UNI ’Research lunches’ in 2026

2026.02.24

The AI-UNI project will host another series of ’Research lunches’ during spring 2026.
International students get a good start at the University of Copenhagen

2026.02.13

The University Post has published the article First friends, first phrases: Soft landing at the…
Enhancing Danish skills can contribute to better inclusion for international staff

2025.12.09

Proficiency in Danish contributes to greater inclusion, development of social networks, and improve…

Upcoming events

5 May 2026, 13:00-16:00

PhD defence Marianne Haugaard Skov

Marianne Haugaard Skov will defend her PhD thesis "English as an everyday meaning-making resource - A linguistic ethnographic study among young people in Denmark".

19 June 2026, 9:00-11:00

Free workshop - Polish Your English Pronunciation: Small Sounds, Big Differences

This two-hour workshop offers a practical, awareness-raising introduction to English pronunciation for non-native university staff who use English in meetings, teaching, supervision, and day-to-day professional interactions.

19 Aug. - 21 Aug. 2026

Sociolinguistics and AI 2026

On 19-21 August 2026 the AI-UNI research project and Centre for Internationalisation and Parallel Language Use (CIP) will host the conference Sociolinguistics and AI at the University of Copenhagen, South Campus.

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