About Health

Health in numbers

Students

4.664

Full-time equivalent

1.651

Departments

5

Turnover (in DKK)

1,7 bill.

Departments

"We expand clinical knowledge through ground-breaking research and train the doctors of the future – always with the patient at the centre."
- Jørgen Frøkiær, Head of Department, Clinical Medicine.

"We work to explain how and why diseases develop. From molecule to human - from cells to health."
- Thomas G. Jensen, Head of Department, Biomedicine.

"We research and educate in health and diseases of the teeth, mouth and jaws for the benefit of the general health of the population."
- Siri Beier Jensen, Head of Department, Odontology and Oral Health.

"We work to promote the general health and well-being of the population and to prevent, treat and alleviate disease – both nationally and internationally."
- Helle Terkildsen Maindal, interim Head of Department, Public Health.

"Here, science helps justice. We prevent crime, accidents and suicide through investigations, teaching and research."
- Christian Lindholst, Head of Department, Forensic Medicine.

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News

22 May 2024 - Health

Based on a new study from Aarhus University, researchers recommend that exercise be considered as medicine for Parkinson's disease and that it should be prescribed as a supplement as early as possible.

22 April 2024 - Research

Researchers from Aarhus University have identified a mechanism that can improve current immunotherapies by regulating cholesterol levels. The study shows the potential of manipulating cholesterol levels in future treatment strategies for cancer and…

18 April 2024 - Administrative

Aarhus University ended the 2023 fiscal year with a budget surplus of DKK 262 million. This is primarily due to returns on investments, as well as success in controlling costs. AU Board chair Birgitte Nauntofte commends the positive operating result…