AALBORG, Denmark, May 1, 2025–World No. 1 rider Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour made the Big Tour debut Thursday on Stormy River for a win in the CDI3* Grand Prix. Cathrine of Denmark and the 13-year-old Hanoverian gelding were awarded 73.283% in being placed first by all five judges with the highest score of 74.891% and the lowest 69.674%. Stormy River is owned by the Catholic charity Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. However, the horse was competed at Small Tour by then-owner Stephanie Collomb of France at Wellington’s Global Dressage Festival in 2022. Sweden’s Caroline Darcourt on Bournonville, 12-year-old Danish gelding, was runner-up on 68.739%. Caroline and Bournonville have competed in CDIs the past three years only during Wellington’s winter circuit. The Seattle Sounders closed out its second preseason match with a victory over Danish side Aalborg BK on Friday afternoon at the Marbella Football Center. The Sounders won by a score of 5-3, with goals from Pedro de la Vega, Albert Rusnák, Snyder Brunell, Jesús Ferreria and Obed Vargas! First Group: Stefan Frei, Alex Roldan, Yeimar, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou, Danny Leyva, João Paulo, Pedro de la Vega, Albert Rusnák, Paul Arriola, Jordan Morris Second Group: Andrew Thomas, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Josh Atencio, Stuart Hawkins, Jonathan Bell, Obed Vargas, Cristian Roldan, Georgi Minoungou, Snyder Brunell, Reed Baker-Whiting, Jesús Ferreira 1’ – We are underway from the Marbella Football Center for our friendly against Aalborg BK! Today’s match will consist of three 45-minute periods with two different lineups. 6’ – The first five minutes have been mostly played in Aalborg’s half, with Paul Arriola making some good runs up the left side into the box and Jordan almost himself with a breakaway chance early. 17’ – CHANCE! Pedro serves a great ball into the area that gets deflected right to the feet of Albert, who takes a shot on frame that the Aalborg keeper parries away. 22’ – The match has evened out in the last 10 minutes, with Aalborg getting the occasional run into our area. 25’ – Jordan continues to make good runs in behind, trying to find that final pass. 26’ – CHANCE! Jordan takes the ball into the area with numbers on our side and finds Albert, who can’t quite get the final touch to get the shot off. 29’ – ANOTHER CHANCE! Jordan finds himself 1v1 with the keeper on the left side of the goal, but an Aalborg defender slides in at the last minute to block the shot and keep this one scoreless. 30’ – Goal for Aalborg. Commotion in the box leads to an Aalborg shot that slides past Frei to the far post. 35’ – OFF THE POST! Paul Arriola takes a crack from outside the area that beats the keeper but hits off the left post and stays out. 42’ – GOALLLLLL! Jordan finally gets in behind with the ball and lays it off to a streaking Pedro, who slots it easily into the back of the net. 45’ – And that’s the end of the first of our three 45-minute periods, with the score 1-1! 46’ – The second period of play is underway! The only change is Andrew Thomas coming in for Stefan Frei. 54’ – GOALLLLL! João Paulo lays off a peach of a ball for Albert, who takes a touch to his right and slots it across the face of goal to the far post. 56’ – CHANCE! Jordan once again is able to get in behind Aalborg’s defense, this time laying it off for Paul Arriola, who shoots it to the near post, but Aalborg’s goalkeeper makes a spectacular save to keep the ball out of the net. 65’ – About 20 minutes into the second period and we do a complete lineup swap and send in 10 new field players, including Jesús Ferreira making his (preseason) debut for the club! 77’ – GOALLLLLL! We create a turnover right at the top of the box, lays it off to Jesús, who finds a wide-open Snyder for the easy finish! 83’ – CHANCE! Jesús gets a good look at goal but sends it into the side netting. 90’ – That’s the end of the second 45-minute period! We take a 3-1 lead into the last 45. 91’ – And we are underway! Jacob Castro comes in for Andrew Thomas in goal. 93’ – Cody Baker replaces Reed Baker-Whiting. 103’ – GOALLLL! Jesús opens his (preseason) tally for the Rave Green as he calmly slots the ball into the back of the net off a nice feed from Cristian! The striker then comes off as Osaze De Rosario takes his place. 122’ – Aalborg BK gets its second, scored by Jubril Adedji off a rebound by a great initial save from Jacob. 131’ – Aalborg BK gets their third goal of the match, scored by Nicklas Helenius. 134’ – GOALLLL!!! Obed Vargas adds to our tally at the tail end of this one! 135’ – And that’s the end of our second friendly! We get the 5-3 win behind goals from Pedro, Albert, Snyder, Jesús and Obed! Next we play Swedish clubs IFK Norrkøping and Hammarby IF on Wednesday, February 5! Join Sounders FC for an unforgettable year. Unlock exclusive perks and be part of the action as we enter a new era. 2025 Season Memberships are on sale now! The biggest club soccer event in history is coming to Seattle. And we're playing in it. Your matches. Your way. With a Sounders FC Flex Membership you select which matches you want in the seats (or suites!) of your choosing. Enjoy the view from our elevated Club seats for one match, and then for your next one sit close pitch to catch all the action - all with preferred member pricing. UddannelseBacheloruddannelser KandidatuddannelserIngeniør- AI-StudievælgerEfteruddannelse StudiebyerMød AAU Tværvidenskabelig forskningSamarbejdeFor virksomheder Om AAUOrganisation KontaktNyhederFor pressenEkspertlister Through the research and development platform MADE FAST Aalborg University has played a central role in the digital transformation of Sjørring Maskinfabrik With the university’s knowledge and support and strengthened both flexibility and growth By Astrid Helene Mortensen, AAU Communication og Public Affairs where the roar of machinery and the sharp scent of metal saturate the air a row of advanced robots stand at attention These are no ordinary welding machines—they are sleek shaped by the seamless rhythm of automation.Sjørring Maskinfabrik is in the process of digitalizing and automating its value chain and production Behind this development lies a close collaboration between Sjørring Maskinfabrik and Aalborg University which has undertaken the task within the framework of the research and development platform MADE FAST under the Manufacturing Academy of Denmark (MADE).Aalborg University as a technology partnerMADE FAST aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Danish manufacturers through increased flexibility and sustainable production – supported by digitalization and skilled employees Aalborg University contributes research and solutions that make it possible for companies like Sjørring Maskinfabrik to implement advanced technology directly into production.With the help of several MADE projects and in close collaboration with Aalborg University Sjørring Maskinfabrik has established a proof of concept and partially implemented it thereby creating a digitalized design process and automated programming of welding robots which has reduced both design and production time.One of the key elements of this improvement is the use of digital product models These make it possible to program robots to perform complex welding tasks This allows for the use of technology to ensure high quality and efficiency while keeping costs down and handling more varied production.“It has been extremely challenging because the structures are highly customized and the trend is that they are becoming even more customized which requires a solid production foundation so that the robot doesn't have to be reprogrammed for every new welding task,” explains Professor Brian Vejrum Wæhrens from Aalborg University’s Department of Materials and Production Sjørring Maskinfabrik was close to bankruptcy but turned things around through a strategic shift Aalborg University helped the company develop a digital product configurator that allows customers to design and order custom-made loader buckets with just a few taps on a screen.The configurator has not only succeeded with loader buckets but also laid the foundation for a more advanced excavator bucket configurator This solution sends the unique drawing of the bucket directly to production along with all relevant information allowing the company to quickly produce buckets in many variants.The digital approach has significantly reduced the time it takes to design and generate production documentation compared to traditional methods.“Sjørring Maskinfabrik in close collaboration with Aalborg University has created new technological solutions that are truly unique – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible That’s why the company continues to develop and refine its digital solutions ensuring it remains a technological leader in its field,” says Klaus Kalstrup A new chapter for Danish roboticsFor Ioan-Matei Sarivan the MADE project marks the beginning of something bigger.“I see the work we’ve done during the MADE project as just the beginning of rebuilding a strong industrial ecosystem in both Denmark and Europe,” he says.Several companies from Germany and Canada have since shown significant interest in the technology developed through the collaboration between Aalborg University and Sjørring This has led to the establishment of RoboSynapse ApS – a company with ambitions to commercialize a solution for automatic programming of welding robots based on CAD design.“The company will also support metal processing firms aiming for an efficient value chain characterized by high product variation and low volume – a production paradigm in growing demand,” says Ioan-Matei Sarivan. Aalborg University and Sjørring remain key partners in ongoing development “As a former PhD student at Aalborg University I consider it a great privilege to have had the opportunity to contribute to this project,” he adds.  Du skal acceptere følgende cookiekategorier for at kunne se indholdet: Future goalsSjørring Maskinfabrik has already achieved significant results with MADE Digital MADE has a clear ambition to upscale its initiatives and spread the achieved results to more companies and sectors the MADE FAST platform is well on its way to shaping the future production landscape in Denmark Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do through its fully owned subsidiary Aalborg Portland have launched a joint decarbonization project ACCSION will be one of the first full onshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) value chains in Europe Aiming at significantly reducing CO₂ emissions of the Aalborg Portland cement plant the completion of the project would allow the avoidance of 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions per year of operation Air Liquide and Cementir Holding Group’s project ACCSION has been selected by the European Commission to receive 220 million euros in project support under the EU Innovation Fund Cement is one of the “hard-to-abate” industries as the production of its main component requires heating limestone which inherently generates CO₂ Thanks to its proprietary and innovative technology CryocapTM purify and liquefy approximately 95% of the CO₂ emitted by the cement kilns The captured CO₂ would be integrated into a new pipeline infrastructure to onshore CO₂ storage facilities.  ACCSION will be jointly developed by Air Liquide and Aalborg Portland at the Aalborg cement site to reduce the emissions in the production of cement Planned to be operational by the end of 2029 ACCSION will avoid 1.5 million tons of CO₂ per year of operation.  The European Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest programs for promoting innovative low-carbon technologies Air Liquide and Cementir Holding Group will contribute to the EU objectives set out in its Industrial Carbon Management Strategy and its ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050 Receiving this funding is one of the key milestones in making a final investment decision and starting the execution of this project notably in charge of overseeing operations in Europe We welcome the support from the European Commission for the ACCSION project which illustrates Air Liquide’s commitment to accompany its customers to decarbonize their assets Building a low-carbon society is a challenge that demands collaboration we join forces with Aalborg Portland to develop tangible decarbonization solutions contributing to the EU's climate targets of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cementir Holding This carbon capture project is a crucial milestone in our journey towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050 We welcome the support of the EU Innovation Fund and look forward to working closely with Air Liquide We are proud not only to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Danish climate targets but also to create a lasting positive impact on the local community technologies and services for industry and healthcare Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients Mathias Gidsel i kamp med Henrik MøllgaardČTK / imago sportfotodienst / O.BehrendtMathias Gidsel and Füchse Berlin left no doubt of the outcome when they secured a 40-36 win in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Aalborg on Wednesday evening.Füchse Berlin booked their ticket for the Champions League Final 4 after another comfortable win over Aalborg Handball Aalborg failed to stage a miracle against the Bundesliga league leaders and the Champions League's Final 4 for men will consequently be without the participation of Danish handball teams after Füchse Berlin won the return leg 40-36 and thus won the overall contest with a whopping 12 goals As in the first match, Mathias Gidsel tormented his Danish compatriots along with team-mate Lasse Andersson Each of them scored five goals in the first 19 blistering minutes and with a 14-12 lead to Füchse Berlin on the scoreboard it looked like the contest was already decided on aggregate With strong support from the local crowd at the Gigantium Arena, the home side with Thomas Arnoldsen back on the team sheet attempted a comeback even if the defense was lagging before another couple of Danish goals from Gidsel and Andersson made it 21-20 in Füchse's favor at the break Norwegian Sander Sagosen did his part to inspire a Aalborg comeback and keeper Fabian Norsten also produced several good saves after he had replaced Niklas Landin But the performance was never good enough to really threaten the Germans as the visitors' attacking play was far too exuberant Gidsel and Andersson both scored four goals in the second half while Aalborg veteran Henrik Mollgaard ended up on the sidelines in the last European game of his career after he was injured With the overall big win and Gidsel in great form when the Final 4 event is staged in Cologne in mid-June The group phase of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League concluded on Thursday with four sides progressing directly to the quarter-finals and eight heading to the play-offs as the knockout phase of the European premium competition is looking to proved more entertainment and drama One Veszprém HC had their best start of a season and finished first in the standings being the best team in the competition so far the reigning IHF Men’s Club World Championship title holders with the German team scoring in the last seconds of the match The big surprise was Sporting CP finishing second in their group but with a superior head-to-head record in the mutual ties The Portuguese side was the outsider which delivered the biggest shocks of the competition with Martim scoring 89 goals and Francisco having 70 goals under his belt Sporting went directly to the quarter-finals where they are due to meet the winner of the play-offs tie between Orlen Wisla Plock and HBC Nantes the MVP of the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship with PSG coming on the fourth place of the standings in Group A Dinamo București and Orlen Wisla Plock ended up on the fifth and sixth positions respectively as Eurofarm Pelister and Fredericia HK finishing seventh and eighth reigning champions FC Barcelona finished first comfortably securing the top posiiton and a quarter-finals berth as they are once again a challenge for the trophy The battle for the second place came to the wire A 29:29 draw in France between the two sides saw the Danish powerhouse Former IHF Men’s Club World Championship winners with plenty of stalwarts out of contention due to medical problems tied on points with OTP Bank – Pick Szeged but their 31:24 win in the last round of the group phase saw Magdeburg hold the tie-breaker The last qualified team from Group B was Industria Kielce which had a nip-and-tuck battle with Kolstad Handball The Polish side also had to sweat until the last minute as they secured a 27:26 win on RK Zagreb’s court with Kielce taking the two crucial points for the next phase The first leg of the quarter-finals will take place on 26 and 27 March with the second leg played on 3 and 4 April while Orlen Wisla Plock rekindle their rivalry with HBC Nantes Machineseeker EHF Champions League – quarter-finals 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For more information, please review our cookie policy The Match of the Week in the first-leg Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2024/25 Quarter-finals lived up to its billing as Füchse Berlin pulled off an incredible second half to beat Aalborg Håndbold 37:29 on home ground in Germany While Mads Hoxer and Niklas Landin took the spotlight in the first 30 minutes it was Mathias Gidsel who led the charge for Berlin and gave Füchse a commanding lead ahead of the rematch in Denmark next week With his nine assists on top of the goal count heating up Max-Schmeling-Halle the Player of the Match award once again went Gidsel's way MOTW: Füchse Berlin (GER) vs Aalborg Håndbold (DEN) 37:29 (14:15) Mathias Gidsel and the hunt for Cologne While goalkeeper Ludwig gave Berlin a crucial boost between the 25th and 35th minute it was the back-to-back IHF Player of the Year and Player of the Match Gidsel who delivered a performance to remember Gidsel closed the first half with three goals but truly shone in the second playing a vital role as Berlin clawed their way back from a deficit He sparked a 3:0 run at the start of the second half then a new one between the 42nd and 45th minutes to make it 27:24 battling fiercely against some familiar faces from his national team With a trademark spectacular spin shot in the final minutes the Danish right back came one step closer to his first TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 appearance After lifting the EHF European League trophy in 2022/23 and finishing as runner-up a year later Gidsel and Berlin seem like a match made in handball heaven — so much so that in February 2025 You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. 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DRAW: Recent champions meet and potential first-time winners clash in hotly-anticipated semi-finals after TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 semi-final… DRAW: The four sides who made it through the qualification tournaments now know who they will face in Cologne QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A 30:29 victory for Szeged was not enough to book their first ticket to Cologne, as the record title winners proceeded QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After 120 minutes, a single goal separated the 2023 title winners and Veszprém, as Magdeburg reached the semi-finals QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: 2018 finalists end Sporting CP’s Machineseeker EHF Champions League journey with second quarter-final win QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After a nine-goal win in the first leg, Mathias Gidsel & co. also take the points in Aalborg HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: Versatile One Veszprém back Nedim Remili reveals why he loves handball, and how to switch positions on court OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Court of Handball issues further decision regarding withdrawal of Vipers from EHF Champions League MOTW FEATURE: In his last season as a player, the Aalborg defence specialist is set to meet Füchse in the quarter-finals New York City FC announced today that forward Andres Jasson is departing the club to join Aalborg BK. Jasson will join the Danish 1st Division side for the start of their preseason on June 21, 2024. The American youth international signed with the First Team in 2020, becoming the fifth homegrown signing in club history. During his time with New York City FC, Jasson played 59 matches for the First Team, scoring four goals and providing two assists across MLS, Concacaf Champions League, Leagues Cup and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup games. The forward was part of the 2021 MLS Cup and 2022 Campeones Cup winning teams. "We would like to thank Andres for all his contributions to the club. He is another example of the talent our academy produces," said New York City FC Sporting Director David Lee. "Andres has consistently demonstrated his hard work and commitment to development, which is shown in his journey through the Academy to the First Team, playing a role in the teams that brought home our first trophies.” “Andres has also been combining his football and education since he signed professionally, and we are incredibly proud that he graduated from Yale University in May of this year.” Lee added. “We believe this opportunity will allow Andres to continue to grow his career with consistent minutes in a competitive league and we are looking forward to following his career in Europe.” Transaction: Forward Andres Jasson departs New York City FC and joins Aalborg BK. Aalborg (Denmark) 2 April 2025 (SPS) – The Danish United Nations Association organized a seminar today, Wednesday, at Aalborg University on the question of Western Sahara and the future of the conflict, with the participation of former Commander of the UN Mission in the territory, MINURSO, General Kurt Mosgaard, as well as Hamdi Toubali, Deputy Representative of the Polisario Front to Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The seminar was opened by the Chairman of the Danish United Nations Association's working group on Western Sahara, Lave Broch, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of studying and discussing the Western Sahara conflict, which remains the last decolonization case in Africa. Former Commander of the MINURSO, Danish General Kurt Mosgaard, delivered an extensive lecture on the history of the conflict and the nature of the UN presence in Western Sahara through the MINURSO mission, which has so far failed to accomplish its mandate established since 1991. Klaudia Zielinska, a member of the Swedish United Nations Association, presented her experience visiting the Sahrawi refugee camps at the end of last year, where she highlighted that the Sahrawi people's experience in exile represents a unique example on the international stage. Danish parliamentarian Christian Goll also spoke about the role that Scandinavian countries should play in the United Nations Security Council in ensuring respect for international law in Western Sahara and pushing for the decolonization of the territory. On another hand, Mr. Finn Rasmussen, former head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in East Timor, shared his experience in the Asian country, offering insight into the UN's success in decolonizing East Timor through a successful referendum. Deputy Representative of the Polisario Front to Sweden, Norway, and Finland, Hamdi Toubali, gave a detailed presentation on the nature of the conflict, the Polisario Front's vision for a just and final solution, and the current situation. The Sahrawi diplomat also provided several ideas that could help push the international community to take on its legal and ethical responsibilities towards the Sahrawi people and international law principles. The seminar, which was attended by professors, students, and members of civil society from four Scandinavian countries—Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway—concluded with remarks from a representative of the Danish Youth Association for the United Nations. (SPS) Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match. The current head to head record for the teams are Lyngby 6 win(s), AaB 15 win(s), and 5 draw(s). Lyngby StadionNewsAbout the matchLyngby is playing home against AaB at Lyngby Stadion on Sat This is 32 of the Superligaen Relegation Group Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Lyngby 6 win(s) SPAIN – Sounders FC played its second friendly of the 2025 preseason on Friday in Spain earning a 5-3 win over Danish side Aalborg BK at the Marbella Football Center In a match that consisted of three 45-minute periods and two different lineups for the Rave Green as the Rave Green improve to 2-0-0 in preseason action The first 45-minute period saw balanced action between both sides Aalborg got on the board first in the 30th minute after a scuffle in the box led to a goal by Mathias Jørgensen Seattle answered in the 42nd minute when Jordan Morris got in behind on the right flank and laid off a pass for de la Vega It was the midfielder’s second goal of preseason to go along with one assist Rusnák scored quickly in the second period receiving a ball from João Paulo before taking a touch and firing a low shot across the face of goal and inside the far post in the 54th minute After swapping their lineups midway through the second 45-minute stint Seattle scored in the 77th minute following a turnover when Ferreira found a wide open Brunell for an easy finish Ferreira then added his first goal of the preseason in the 103rd minute After Aalborg added two late goals in the final period Vargas scored a fifth for Seattle in the 134th minute Sounders FC enters its final week of camp in Marbella with two more friendlies scheduled against IFK Norrkøping and Hammarby IF on Wednesday The club then returns to the Pacific Northwest for its last week of preseason hosting one more friendly against Louisville City FC on Wednesday PT) at the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse Seattle kicks off the 2025 campaign with Concacaf Champions Cup action at Antigua FC on February 19 (5:00 p.m then begins the 2025 MLS regular season against Charlotte FC on Saturday February 22 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (7:30 p.m SEA – Pedro de la Vega (Jordan Morris) 42’ SEA – Jesús Ferreira 103’ (Cristian Roldan) Sounders FC Lineup (First Group) – Stefan Frei (Andrew Thomas 46’) Sounders FC Lineup (Second Group) – Andrew Thomas (Jacob Castro 91’) Join Sounders FC for an unforgettable year Unlock exclusive perks and be part of the action as we enter a new era The biggest club soccer event in history is coming to Seattle With a Sounders FC Flex Membership you select which matches you want in the seats (or suites!) of your choosing Enjoy the view from our elevated Club seats for one match and then for your next one sit close pitch to catch all the action - all with preferred member pricing With 70% of the world’s population set to live in cities by 2050 sustainability has emerged as one of the top priorities for architecture and engineering firms today From Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay to Australia’s One Central Park and Pixel Building there is a growing list of examples that show that the pursuit of greener built environments is possible And with the industry set to grow 14.3% through 2027 there’s never been a more compelling time to start making a difference through this field The best architecture  degrees today can provide you with just that Using the latest breakthroughs in academia and their close links to industry The three universities below stand out for their architecture degrees that do just that Aalborg University integrates architecture engineering and urban design programmes into one Source: International Students – Aalborg University/Facebook It’s fitting that Aalborg University’s Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology is based in what used to be a grey industrial town that’s now transformed into a knowledge city full of life Sustainable development is a multidisciplinary task one that the department is well-equipped for this is a department that believes in the power of integrating design and engineering with human-centred architecture and urban design steadfast in its vision of a liveable and sustainable society for all The department’s programmes reflect this commitment inspired by and building on the tradition of sustainable Scandinavian architecture The Architecture, Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering is where you learn to build buildings and homes of tomorrow By combining architecture with the art of engineering the MSc will give you a deep understanding of tectonic design and sustainable architecture you’ll be able to draw and model energy-neutral buildings and sustainable architecture have experience working with environmentally sound materials and constructions and with user-oriented design and have immersed yourself in building design Want to create the cities of the future? Then the Urban Design, Master of Science (MSc) in Technology is the ideal programme for you It will train you on how to apply professional design methods to solve complex issues concerning urbanism from the the spaces between the buildings to the large-scale urban landscape The goal is to prepare you to design cities that are safe Architecture and civil engineering students work together at the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Source: Architecture & Civil Engineering at Bath/Facebook The University of Bath is ranked seventh in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and eighth best university in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025 As many as 92% of its research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework 2021 this English university is well known for how well placed it is to help students succeed At its Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering expert faculty achieve that by getting students from different disciplines working together The department’s philosophy is that “if architects and civil engineers are to work together they will strongly benefit from being educated together.” Here cross-discipline project work not only mirrors professional team relationships but gives aspiring architects a better comprehension of how sophisticated engineering transforms the construction and operation of buildings last year’s winner of the prestigious Ted Happold Award addressed a persistent societal issue in Oxford – the division between “town and gown” (a socioeconomic gap in the city) – by fully exploring the relationship between structure The Architecture MArch (Hons) benefits from this multidisciplinary focus The programme gives you the enhanced architectural knowledge and practical experience you need to create complex design proposals giving you actual examples that bring coursework to life Lectures during that year cover a range of topics from architectural history and science to sustainability and urban design you will get more in-depth through research and studio projects allowing you to focus on areas of architecture that interest you “It’s great to be given the freedom to design something you’re passionate about and the creative control to let your ideas run wild,” says Warren D’Souza The MArch is fully validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purposes of RIBA membership and is currently prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purposes of entry on to the United Kingdom Register of Architects Politecnico di Milano is the largest science-technology university in Italy where students are trained to become successful engineers At the Politecnico di Milano the largest science-technology university in Italy students train to become successful engineers This is done through its innovative teaching and experimental research that not only focus on architecture and engineering but also includes sustainable development in its curriculum Combining scientific rigour and creativity programmes here provide the tools for you to gain the proper knowledge and experience that will prepare you for leadership roles in society and the job market This is translated into its Architecture and Urban Design master’s degree where you will work on projects according to their theoretical This programme provides a vast understanding of the foundation of design and how to tackle its current challenges Topics cover the likes of provision of fundamental services you will be able to interpret complex problems by applying the correct theories Not only are you ready to start solving today’s problems but you are also addressing issues that might come in the future as you formulate hypotheses about the transformation of the physical environment as the city evolves *Some of the institutions featured in this article are commercial partners of Study International equipped with a 10 MW electrical heat pump will capture energy from underground geothermal water which will then be transferred to the client's supply area in the northern part of Aarhus Solar and wind energy have proven to be valuable assets in the green energy transition but the Earth holds infinite amounts of renewable energy in the form of geothermal heat and this can help to produce energy when the sun is not shining and there is no wind Innargi and the Danish utility company Kredsløb have entered into a collaboration to bring geothermal heating to the city of Aarhus The two companies are currently working on a project that will consist of 14-17 geothermal wells distributed across seven locations in Aarhus the geothermal system will cover up to 20 percent of the district heating need within the Kredsløb supply area This is equivalent to the annual heat consumption of 36,000 households The entire facility is expected to be completed by 2029 and will be the largest of its kind within the EU is expected to deliver its first sustainable energy during the second half of 2025 Aalborg CSP was selected by Innargi as partner on the project The company has designed a modular hydrocarbon-based heat pump capable of handling the - at times - fluctuating flow of the geothermal water while delivering the desired high supply temperature The complete heat pump station in Skejby will be able to provide up to 18 MW of heat and a temperature of up to 95° C to the local district heating network “Innargi brings fantastic know-how and deep expertise in geothermal energy and we share their ambitious goal of creating the most affordable district heating possible” said Svante Bundgaard “We are extremely honored and proud to contribute with our experience in heat pumps and project management in realizing a groundbreaking piece of district heating infrastructure together with Innargi “This will potentially benefit cities not only within Denmark but also across Europe.” In addition to a heat pump station optimized for geothermal energy a building standard has been designed and constructed that both Innargi and Kredsløb can be used for future geothermal plants the building design is required to meet specific visual and architectural demands to ensure that it blends into the local environment at the location “We are very pleased with the solution – and not least the collaboration – we have developed with the team at Aalborg CSP over the past few months” added Lars Bjørn Heineke “The facility on Skejbyvej will be the first of its kind in Aarhus Finding the best and most long-term solutions has been a central element throughout the collaboration process green district heating to the people of Aarhus for many years to come.” The construction is expected to be completed by January 2025 after which the installation of the heat pump and technical systems will begin The heat pump station will be operational in the fall of 2025 Aalborg CSP Innargi Vejle's David Colina and AaB's Oliver Ross battle for the ballČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Gonzales Photo/Mads AndersenVejle claimed what could be a hugely important win, when they clashed with AaB in a direct duel between relegation rivals in the Danish Superliga on Monday evening. Stefan Velkov scored the decisive goal for Vejle on a header after 64 minutes.Kristoffer Wichmann has had a dreadful as head coach of AaB who are fighting for survival in the Superliga Eight days after the dismissal of Menno van Dam, the Aalborg outfit lost 0-1 at home to Vejle in Wichmann's debut which makes the relegation battle truly exciting before the last four rounds of matches in the league Vejle and AaB are both below the relegation line with 21 and 23 points respectively while Lyngby is just above with 23 points and a significantly better goal difference than their bottom rivals Had Vejle lost on Monday evening, the club would virtually have been relegated but thanks to Stefan Velkov's header midway through the second half Vejle kept their hopes of staging a miracle alive AaB - Vejle - Player ratingsFlashareThe team lost its first ten games of the season but can for the first time during this season move above the relegation line in the upcoming round The visitors were also the better team before the break fell to AaB midfielder Melker Widell on a counter-attack but Vejle goalkeeper Igor Vekić made a great save in collaboration with the crossbar AaB seized the initiative with a solid advantage in possession but Stefan Velkov headed Vejle on course for victory from a corner kick midway through the half AaB never really managed to put any pressure on the visitors' goal but came close to an equalizer through a free kick on the crossbar by Mylian Jiménez and a strong header by Kasper Davidsen The burden from the first leg was too huge for Aalborg Håndbold, and Füchse Berlin were again too strong for the two-time EHF Champions League finalists. By winning both quarter-finals in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2024/25 the German side clinched their berth to Cologne for the second time after 2012 Berlin will know their opponents for the semi-finals on 14 June after the TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 draw on Friday 2 May at 14:00 CEST Aalborg Håndbold (DEN) vs. Füchse Berlin (GER) 36:40 (20:21)Berlin win 77:65 on aggregate Berlin return to Cologne after a 13-year gap Thirteen years after their first appearance at the EHF FINAL4 they caused a miracle by turning a 11-goal deficit against Ademar Leon around in the second leg at home they turned a 7:13 deficit in the first leg against Aalborg into a 37:29 victory — the basis for the ticket to the TruckScout 24 EHF FINAL4 the current leaders of the German Bundesliga remained very humble yet had the upper hand right from the start Right back Fabian Wiede is the last survivor of the team which finished fourth in Cologne in 2012 although three current players have already won the EHF Champions League trophy: Mijajlo Marsenic (2017) and Dejan Milosavljev (2019) with HC Vardar The two-time IHF World Player of the Year Mathias Gidsel will have his first ever appearance at the EHF FINAL4 Henrik Møllgaard’s dream of reaching Cologne for the sixth time after three participations with Paris Saint-Germain and two with Aalborg did not come true The home defeat against Berlin was the last international match for the 40-year-old defence specialist who will become Stefan Madsen’s assistant coach in Paris You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A 30:29 victory for Szeged was not enough to book their first ticket to Cologne a single goal separated the 2023 title winners and Veszprém HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: Versatile One Veszprém back Nedim Remili reveals why he loves handball Barça and Nates enter the reverse fixtures of the quarter-finals as winners NEWS: Györi Audi ETO KC will meet Team Esbjerg and Metz Handball will play against Odense Håndbold on 31 May in the MVM Dome in Budapest the Danes are left with a mountain to climb before the return leg in Northern Jutland But the German league leaders are set to face a different Aalborg team than last week It has not escaped the Germans' attention that world champion and Olympic gold medalist Thomas Arnoldsen made a comeback for Aalborg in the past weekend after being out of action for seven matches "I expect a different match than the first match, not least because Thomas Arnoldsen will probably play. It makes their attacking intentions more lively and dangerous", says Füchse coach Jaron Siewert to the club's website Thomas Arnoldsen was back for Aalborg on Sunday and scored two goals in the play-off match against Skanderborg AGF It was his first appearance in a month and a half after he suddenly failed to appear on team-sheets after a match on 8 March It was not until mid-April that club director Jan Larsen announced that the playmaker needed physical and mental rest Arnoldsen has also struggled with a form of mental exhaustion earlier in his career But now Arnoldsen is set to make a comeback in the Champions League against Danish national team-mates Mathias Gidsel, Lasse Andersson in the Gigantium Arena "It is a big dream to reach the Final 4 in Cologne They are a world class team especially with the return of Thomas Arnoldsen" The match will be played at 18.45 CET Wednesday evening The worst-case scenario is that Martins will be forced to undergo surgery as it is far from the first time that his shoulder has not stayed in place "It is not the first time that he has dislocated his shoulder. So unfortunately there is a high risk that he will have to have surgery. And then the season could be over. We will only know for sure on Tuesday, when he will scanned", said Aalborg director Jan Larsen to TV 2 Sport For Aalborg this is devastating news as Thomas Arnoldsen is also ruled out for an indefinite period of time which could weaken the Danish champions' chances in the coming weeks, where the next task is on Thursday against Füchse Berlin in the Champions League quarter-finals If Miguel Martins is expected to have an operation, it will also mean that he has played his last match for Aalborg as he will leave the club in the summer for Dinamo Bucharest Two minutes before the end, national team player Emil Bergholt put Skjern ahead by one goal and in the subsequent attack, Sander Sagosen threw the ball directly into the hands of an opponent with just 30 seconds left on the clock the hosts followingly struggled to break through the Aalborg defense which could otherwise have decided the game in their favor When the referees' then called passive play on the home side held on to the ball for too long and was shown a red card while Aalborg were awarded a penalty with just ten seconds left on the clock Norwegian international Sebastian Barthold then made no mistake from seven meters to save at least a point for Aalborg who had led the game by two and three goals for the majority of the match thanks to a strong performance from goalkeeper Niklas Landin Despite the late equalizer Aalborg will no doubt be unhappy with the result which at the same time was a bad prelude to their Champions League quarter-final against Füchse Berlin on Thursday night The Danes won 33-30 over bottom team RK Zagreb who were fighting to stay alive in the tournament Thanks to the win the home side secured at least third spot in their group, and should they at least draw with French outfit Nantes in a weeks time they will move into second place and thus gain a direct ticket to the quarter-finals The Croatian visitors were ahead 17-15 at the break partly thanks to the Croatian national team player Filip Glavas turned into the leading scorer of the match Aalborg turned up the heat in the last 30 minutes after a much-needed break Thomas Arnoldsen was decisive for the comeback but in general there was improvement all round the Danish side without it ever becoming an exuberant performance Aalborg's began brightly, but looked like boys against men in the last 40 minutes, when the Danes met Füchse Berlin led by an outstanding World Handball of the Year Mathias Gidsel in the first of two quarter-finals in the Champions League The North Jutland team was ahead throughout the first half away against th Germans, who responded well in the second half and ended up winning the match 37-29 Aalborg are therefore left with a mountain to climb Wednesday next week if they are to book their ticket for the Final Four event in Cologne later this year Aalborg coach Simon Dahl was disappointed that it ended in a big defeat after the positive start, when the Danish champion team was ahead by six goals during the first half.  "We were not clinical enough. We did not profit enough from the first good 20 minutes. We conceded too many stupid and easy goals. But nothing is decided. We are ready to attack the game in Aalborg next week", said Simon Dahl to dr.dk. Jonas Vingegaard has begun his preparation for his main goal: the Tour de France. The planned schedule leading up to the Tour, including altitude training camps and the Critérium du Dauphiné, remains unchanged. The specific build-up to the Tour de France for Jonas started this week with a wind tunnel test in Aalborg, Denmark. Soon, the Danish rider from Team Visma | Lease a Bike will head to Sierra Nevada for high-altitude training with the team. This will be followed by the Critérium du Dauphiné. After that race, there will be another altitude training camp in Tignes as the final preparation for the big goal in France. During this year’s Tour de France, Jonas and the other Team Visma | Lease a Bike riders will wear a special edition kit, which will be officially unveiled on April 25. Jonas: “This week I was working in the wind tunnel in Aalborg. We made preparations for the Tour de France there, specifically focusing on my position on the bike. It’s important to work on that and to leave nothing to chance.” No more physical complaintsPhysically, everything is back to normal for Jonas: “The focus is now fully on the Tour de France. The preparations for this race have truly begun. I no longer have any issues from the concussion I sustained earlier, or any other physical problems. It was really unfortunate that I couldn’t finish Paris-Nice and also had to miss the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. But now I’m training without any problems and will soon head to the altitude camp.” “I’m really looking forward to racing again. I haven’t raced much this past year, so I’m eager to get started again. That goes for both the Critérium du Dauphiné and, of course, the Tour de France. But first, I’ll go to altitude training to get in shape. After that, I’ll try to win those races.” Jonas has begun his preparation for his main goal: the Tour de France. 🇫🇷 The specific build-up started this week with a wind tunnel test. "I'm training without any problems and will soon head to the altitude camp. I’m really looking forward to racing again." 💪 Subscribe yourself for the Team Visma | Lease a Bike newsletter and receive previews for races, exclusive interviews, video's and promotions! Aalborg University has this time been ranked as the second-best university in Europe for engineering by U.S which publishes the world's oldest ranking annually Several Asian universities are moving up the list By David Graff the demand for engineers to lead the green transition and develop IT solutions engineers have climbed to the top of the list of national interests in many countries it is critically important for Denmark that Aalborg University remains among the world's best engineering universities - as once again illustrated by the newly published ‘Best Global Universities 2024’ ranking from the U.S Dean of the Technical Faculty of IT and Design and Interim Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science Engineering is represented in three of the university's four faculties: the Technical Faculty of IT and Design so the leading position reflects the research broadly at the university ’Best Global Universities’ er baseret på 13 indikatorer der måler universiteternes akademiske forskningsresultater og deres globale og regionale omdømme News & World Report's ranking 'Best Global Universities,' Aalborg University is the second-best engineering university in Europe and No The ranking is the oldest international university ranking and one of the most recognized See the list: U.S. News & World Report,  ’Best Global Universities’ Aalborg University's engineering programs were also ranked 4th best in the world according to the report "The Global State of the Art in Engineering Education" from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (2018) which examines the quality of all engineering universities Read the report: ”The Global State of the Art in Engineering Education”.  Aalborg University was honored as the best university in the EU and 4th in the world for sustainability The organization THE Impact Ranking is behind the assessment based on a comparison of how universities contribute to achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals See THE Impact Ranking The QS Reimagine Education Awards 2022Aalborg University wins the regional prize for Europa across all categories for the engineering education concept leadENG Watch Teams Matches Tickets & Membership Shop St. James' Park The 19-year-old midfielder, who represents Norway at youth level, featured for the firstteam during last year’s post-season trip to Australia and has been a regular fixture for the under-21s so far this term. Hernes joined the club in September 2023 from Shrewsbury Town, where he made his senior debut, and was involved in Eddie Howe’s matchday squad for trips to Aston Villa and Fulham last season. Hernes now heads to the Danish top-flight to join an Aalborg side currently sitting ninth in the Superliga. Everyone at the club wishes Travis well for his time on loan in Denmark. Map In a high-scoring match Niklas Landin still ended up being the big hero for Aalborg in the Champions League clash against Barcelona on Wednesday evening The former national team goalkeeper saved a free throw after time expired and ensured that Aalborg held on to a final score of 36-35 The Aalborg outfit were fired up from the start and never had trouble finding the net against Danish Barcelona keeper Emil who recently won the fourth successive Handball World Cup with Denmark It was the first time that Aalborg won against Barcelona ​​who have beaten the Danish team twice in the tournament final With three games left in the group stage, Aalborg is in second place in the Group B with 15 points. There trail the Catalonia leaders by two points, while Nantes are in third place with 13 points after a surprising defeat to Kolstad Only the best two teams advance directly to the quarter-finals while the others have to go through a playoff round The play-offs delivered six confrontations full of suspense and high-quality handball and you can expect more of that when the Machineseeker EHF Champions League restarts on Wednesday night The four teams which qualified directly for the quarter-finals — Barça Sporting CP and Aalborg Håndbold — will all play away aiming to keep their chances alive ahead of the home leg next week Sporting will travel to Nantes and will try to keep their momentum going a team full of confidence after qualifying against Paris in the play-offs The two other contests — between Berlin and Aalborg on one side and Magdeburg and Veszprém on the other — look as undecided SC Magdeburg (GER) vs One Veszprém HC (HUN)Wednesday 23 April, 18:45 CEST, live on EHFTV HBC Nantes (FRA) vs Sporting CP (POR)Wednesday 23 April, 20:45 CEST, live on EHFTV OTP Bank - PICK Szeged (HUN) vs Barça (ESP)Thursday 24 April, 18:45 CEST, live on EHFTV MOTW: Füchse Berlin (GER) vs Aalborg Håndbold (DEN)Thursday 24 April, 18:45 CEST, live on EHFTV Main image copyright: Heiko Voigt / Foto Lächler  QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After a nine-goal win in the first leg STATS COUNTER: Julian Rux analyses the data to provide statistical insights for the Match of the Week A loss for the Barça handball team in Denmark after an epic game with a showstopping finale but were just one last second penalty away from grabbing a point but ultimately Aalborg left with a 36-35 win between last season's two finalists in the competition with the Danes getting their revenge on the blaugranes who had taken their EHF Champions League crown Emil Nielsen and his national teammates from Aalborg were celebrated for becoming world champions before the game with Landin proving more effective in goal than Nielsen Ortega tried to change things around calling timeouts and shuffling his pack reaching their biggest lead of six on several occasions before Nielsen returned to save two in a row The blaugranes were unable to capitalise though Coming back from five down was no easy task and scored 1-5 to go within one goal (24-23) and suddenly the scoreboard was fluctuating The end of the game was where it all went off but there was still one more twist in the tale The referees blew for passive play and Barça went at it quickly the referees looked at VAR and blew for a blaugrana penalty Richardson stepped up to rescue a valiant draw but Landin saved and Barça return home from Denmark empty-handed Vlah (4) and Thurin (3) - starting seven - Norsten (0) N'Guessan (8) and Wanne (0) - starting seven - Gonzalo (0) Referees: Kursad Erdogan and Ibrahim Özdeniz Professor Liesbeth Lijnzaad endowed professor Practice of International Law at the Faculty of Law and judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg received an honorary doctorate from Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark on 4 April The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at AAU awarded this distinction in recognition of her remarkable career and outstanding contributions to international law – particularly the law of the sea but also the regulation of armed conflicts human rights and women’s rights – as well as her ability to combine academic excellence with practical experience in both diplomacy and international legal practice.  Since 2017, she has served as a judge at ITLOS where she has chaired the Chamber for Marine Environment Disputes since October 2023 Liesbeth Lijnzaad served for many years at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs including as Head of the International Law Department She is also actively involved in research projects and scholarly collaboration The Faculty of Law warmly congratulates Professor Lijnzaad on this well-deserved honour Three researchers from Maastricht University (UM) will receive a prestigious ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council Their funding is part of the EU Horizon Europe programme This is the motto that led endowed professor of restorative justice and associate professor of criminal law and criminal procedure to voluntarily wear an electronic ankle bracelet.  The Dutch Research Council (NWO) awarded a grant for the new research project CHILD-WAR by Dr Sander Sagosen will return to Aalborg according to AftonbladetBildbyran / ddp USA / ProfimediaNorwegian handball star Sander Sagosen from Kolstad will return to Aalborg Håndbold with immediate effect, the two clubs announced on Thursday morningThe Norwegian handball star Sander Sagosen will rejoin Aalborg Håndbold on a contract valid for 4,5 years Aalborg announced on Thursday morning that the 29-year-old Norwegian has signed a transfer from Kolstad with immediate effect Sander Sagosen is looking forward to making a comeback for a club which has been close to his heart for many years "Some of the very best years in my handball career were the ones I had in Aalborg I have lots of good memories from here and therefore I am also happy to have the opportunity to come back to the club which has grown so much since I was here last - both financially but also in terms of ambitions." I very much hope that I can contribute to the club achieving the goal of not only winning the Danish championship which they came very close to doing last year Now I'm looking forward to meeting my new teammates to pulling the red shirt over my head and not least to meeting the thousands of fantastic Aalborg fans again" Sander Sagosen can already make a comeback for Aalborg this weekend when the team participates in the Final 4 of the Danish Cup tournament Sagosen was not in action Wednesday for Kolstad when the team beat French Nantes in the Champions League Sagosen is currently struggling with an injury he sustained during the Handball World Cup in January according to Norwegian News Agency NTB Sagosen, who has starred as the biggest Norwegian handball profile over the past five years, played in Aalborg from 2014 to 2017, before moving on to Paris Saint-Germain From 2020 to 2023, he then continued his career at THW Kiel in the German Bundesliga before returning to Norwegian handball to become part of the ambitious project in Kolstad Aalborg who are placed in the Champions League Group B along with Kolstad defeated FC Barcelona 36-35 at home Wednesday evening The group phase of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2024/25 will reach its midpoint this week as the competition will go into a three-week break in November Plock’s coach Xavier Sabate will face his former club Veszprém while Fredericia and Eurofarm will meet in the bottom duel of group A while Berlin have to stand the test in Bucharest Barça will try to end the first part of the group phase undefeated while Kolstad and Aalborg face each other in a Scandinavian Match of the Week Magdeburg and Zagreb — both in desperate need of points — play against each other while Szeged and Kielce will try to bounce back after their losses last week Paris Saint-Germain Handball (FRA) vs Sporting CP (POR)Wednesday 30 October, 20:45 CET, live on EHFTV Orlen Wisla Plock (POL) vs Veszprém HC (HUN)Wednesday 30 October, 20:45 CEsT, live on EHFTV Fredericia Håndbold Klub (DEN) vs HC Eurofarm Pelister (MKD)Thursday 31 October, 18:45 CET, live on EHFTV Dinamo Bucuresti (ROU) vs Füchse Berlin (GER)Thursday 31 October, 18:45 CET, live on EHFTV OTP Bank - PICK Szeged (HUN) vs Industria Kielce (POL)Wednesday 30 October, 18:45 CET, live on EHFTV MOTW: Kolstad Handbold (NOR) vs Aalborg Håndbold (DEN)Wednesday 30 October, 18:45 CET, live on EHFTV SC Magdeburg (GER) vs HC Zagreb (CRO)Wednesday 30 October, 18:45 CET, live on EHFTV HBC Nantes (FRA) vs Barça (ESP)Thursday 31 October, 20:45 CET, live on EHFTV Heiko Voigt / Foto Lächler & Marc Graupera (in-text) ROUND PREVIEW: Two quarter-final tickets and one play-off berth to be decided in the last round of the group phase ROUND PREVIEW: While Barça and Veszprém secured top spots in their groups two quarter-final tickets are still available ROUND PREVIEW: Veszprém and Sporting face each other in the Match of the Week while the battle for the play-offs continues in both groups ROUND PREVIEW: Group leaders start with high away hurdles Aalborg and Füchse can secure their spots in the knockout stage ROUND PREVIEW: Sporting and Dinamo chase Veszprém HC in group A while Barça eye play-off spot in round 9 of the Machineseeker EHF Champions… ROUND PREVIEW: The second part of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League group phase starts this week with all 16 teams still able to progr… SC Magdeburg and PSG won the first play-off legs away PLAY-OFFS PREVIEW: Four quarter-final tickets remain to be awarded as the play-offs throw off this week DAY REVIEW: Hungarian side sole leaders in group A; defending champions strengthen lead in group B of Machineseeker EHF Champions League The Machineseeker EHF Champions League resumed after the winter break on Wednesday and all four group B games delivered blinding scenarios and impressive handball action Two of the three early games came down to the wire with the result being decided in the last seconds Aalborg took the two points against reigning champions Barça in the Match of the Week After leading by five goals at various points the Danish side saw their opponents come back who stopped a penalty throw after the buzzer Zagreb and Magdeburg are in a tight race for the play-offs and all three clubs won their respective games on Wednesday While Magdeburg bounced back from a couple of losses before the break to take the points in Kielce Kolstad retained an early advantage until the end against Nantes and Zagreb surprised Szeged MOTW: Aalborg Håndbold (DEN) vs Barça (ESP) 36:35 (23:18) The first half of Match of the Week was like a perfect dream for Aalborg as Thomas Arnoldsen scored five to help his team net 23 times in the first part of the game — their biggest tally this season But the centre back not only made the most of every opportunity The danger seemed to come from everywhere on the Danish side Barça took 20 minutes to warm up before finally finding their rhythm Barça were still alive at the break thanks to Dika Mem’s five goals French back-court players Dika Mem and Timothey N’Guessan — who scored nine and eight respectively — were elemental in the comeback the hosts were saved by goalkeeper Niklas Landin earning himself the Player of the Match award but he stopped Melvyn Richardson’s last attempt to level the score after the buzzer allowing his team to inflict on Barça their second defeat of the season Kolstad Håndbold (NOR) vs HBC Nantes (FRA) 29:28 (18:11) The first five minutes of the game proved that Kolstad were not going to deliver a performance as lacklustre as they did in October in Nantes with left back Simen Lyse scoring three in the opening minutes of the game the hosts were up by four after just seven minutes played (7:3) Kolstad did not let the momentum go either as they managed to concede only 11 goals in the first half the Norwegian side created a huge gap on the scoreboard — a gap that reached its peak at seven goals at the break (18:11) The second half followed a completely different pattern After Kolstad increased their advantage to nine goals at the 34th minute Ivan Pesic finally found the solution to make some crucial saves and give his teammates some balls to score Not taking any goals between minutes 51 and 58 the French side managed to come back within one with one minute left to play Nantes had the ball to even the score on the buzzer OTP Bank - PICK Szeged (HUN) vs HC Zagreb (CRO) 26:27 (13:15) Both teams took a while to warm up offensively as the defences had the upper hand in the first quarter of the game Szeged managed to remain in the game when Zagreb put their feet to the pedal the visitors took a maximum advantage of two goals at the 27th minute when the left back netted a second shot in a row The Croatian outfit retained their advantage until the break after Timur Dibirov found an open shot to allow his team to head to the dressing room leading by two (15:13) Things even improved for Zagreb after the break the Croatian side created an even bigger gap with Matej Mandic stopping some important shots When Ihar Bialiauski netted his second goal in the 43rd minute Despite the hosts making a desperate charge and coming back within one in the last five minutes of the game Zagreb remained on top to take two very important points Industria Kielce (POL) vs SC Magdeburg (GER) 25:29 (10:16) Magdeburg dominated the first half of the game Nikola Portner made five saves in the first 30 minutes but the German side also delivered an amazing defensive performance overall Thanks to the welcome return of Felix Claar The Swedish centre back scored five in the first half alone helping his team increase their advantage on the scoreboard little by little and that distance had doubled at the 24th minute and remained at six goals at the break (16:10) The gap increased to eight goals 15 minutes before the end of the game as Magdeburg goalkeeper Sergey Hernandez caused dismay for penalty shooters But Kielce finally came together in the last quarter of the game While Alex Dujshebaev struggled a little offensively his brother Daniel took on offensive duties scoring six in the match and helping the Polish side reduce the deficit to three goals in the 54th minute as SCM kept their calm in the last minutes Nikola Portner made a couple of decisive saves and when Matthias Musche scored his seventh goal it was clear the points were going to the visitors CO2-neutral cooling solution can deliver heat to nearby buildings and R&R Consult have teamed up on a data center heat reuse project in Denmark and send surplus heat to the district heating network and local buildings the companies have developed a new condenser That heat is then sent to the district heating system via a closed circuit a technology developer from Aalborg University the cooling technology is adapted to the servers and has the same efficiency and waste heat temperature as would be seen with water cooling Details about the cooling method have not been shared DCD has contacted the Energy Cluster Denmark for more information said: "The projection on data center power consumption is enormous - we are most likely talking a factor of three within the next twenty years which are coming to an even greater extent than before we see significant market potential in offering alternative cooling solutions." Mortenson added: "The collaboration with Aalborg University and Energy Cluster Denmark has been unique We have seen a formula for how to achieve an innovation that makes a difference in a relatively short time.” In November 2023, Aalborg University conducted a study looking at how district heating systems including using local waste heat from other sectors could reduce natural gas imports by 24 bcm by 2030 and by 2050 the untapped resources could cover twice the needed district heating level Data centers were among the waste heat sources Aalborg cited Energy Cluster Denmark is the cluster organization for Denmark's energy sector and is working towards greening the nation through energy solutions in 2025 Danish data centers are expected to consume 3,600 GWh annually which corresponds to around a tenth of Denmark's total electricity consumption In Germany, following the implementation of the September 2023 Energy Efficiency Directive data centers will have to report on how they use their waste heat and data centers over 200kW built from 2025 will be required to reuse 20 percent of their heat by 2028 In the UK, Deep Green uses waste heat for local swimming pools with the initial deployment at a leisure center in Exmouth Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia In an ideal scenario, Henrik Møllgaard still has three Machineseeker EHF Champions League matches on German courts coming up as an Aalborg Håndbold player One is guaranteed — the MOTW at Füchse Berlin in the first leg of the quarter-finals on Thursday if Møllgaard and Aalborg advance to the TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 in Cologne in June which would be a fitting end to Møllgaard’s playing career before he becomes an assistant coach at one of his former clubs: Paris Saint-Germain Handball the 40-year-old Danish defence specialist has already been part of the EHF FINAL4: three times with PSG with the French side in 2017 and both times with his current club but his memories from those trips to LANXESS arena are still outstanding But being there in 2024 with Aalborg and all of our fans was extremely special but in the end we were only one ball possession away from the ultimate goal and dream,” Møllgaard recalls Another participation in Cologne will come up if Aalborg manage to advance from their quarter-final against Füchse Berlin. The away game in Germany — the Match of the Week in the first leg — is scheduled for Thursday (24 April) at 20:45 CEST (live on EHFTV) While Møllgaard and Aalborg qualified directly for the round of the last eight teams as runners-up to defending champions Barça in group B We had some amazing games both away and at home,” Møllgaard says we got the results we needed to qualify directly for the quarter finals Møllgaard experienced a change of head coach when Aalborg replaced Maik Machulla in November with his former assistant Simon Dahl though it didn’t change the defender’s role in the team as he remained “still 100 percent player” instead of taking up a task as playing coach Møllgaard is in his second stint with Aalborg after playing for AAB from 2009 until 2012 He was with Skjern Håndbold for the next seasons but spent the last of those four on loan with PSG Thierry Omeyer and Mikkel Hansen at the only foreign club in his career Møllgaard stayed in France for three seasons until returning to Aalborg in 2018 he faced Füchse Berlin for the one and only time – in the final qualification round of the EHF Cup The Danish side won the home encounter 31:29 but lost the return in the German capital 28:23 Playing EHF competitions is also about experience,” Møllgaard looks back Aalborg this time have the advantage of playing the second leg at home “Having the reverse fixture at home is often very decisive We needed the help and pressure from our fans to make it to Cologne last season against Veszprém But hopefully we will win both games and then it won’t matter,” the Danish defender says Aalborg vs Berlin is a duel of world-class Danes as the tie includes the likes of Møllgaard and Lasse Andersson and Mathias Gidsel on Füchse’s side but of course we need to control the damage We have to find ways to control the pace and the game in general and that job starts with Mathias and Lasse,” Møllgaard says “But we can’t ignore that the whole Berlin squad is extremely talented and they are playing at a high level every game The Danes are not the only guys who stand in the way of our dreams.” his high handball IQ and greed for every ball is amazing to see He is just a big kid with a passion for handball Møllgaard hopes to go all the way in the EHF Champions League and get to another final: “Another participation in Cologne would be the perfect way to end things I have had my fun and loads of amazing experiences through handball His next task in handball will bring him back to Paris where he starts his coaching career as the assistant of former Aalborg coach Stefan Madsen who will take over at PSG as successor of Raul Gonzalez this summer I am really looking forward to this challenge,” Møllgaard says “I know that I am in good hands with Stefan and I am sure that our cooperation will be very strong But I have no idea how I will react after stepping away from the fun side I believe that I can bring something special but I still can’t believe that my days as a player are over.” photos © Henrik Hansen; Patryk Ptak (first in-text photo) A clear victory for FC Barcelona against Aalborg (35-27) at the Palau Blaugrana in a match that didn't quite live up to expectations Carlos Ortega's team ultimately defeating a Danish side shorn of a few important players A high class match for the return of handball to the Palau Blaugrana as Barça faced their defeated opponents from last season's EHF final The game didn't start well for the visitors who only scored one goal in the first seven minutes which set the tone for most of the rest of the half (4-1) Wanne and Cikusa leading the home side's attack and scoring Aalborg came to life just three minutes before the break to take it from 14-9 to 14-13 there was still time to extend the lead again through Frade and N'Guessan Aalborg's mini-comeback was a fleeting memory in the second half as Carlos Ortega's side shared out the goals to take the score on to 22-15 (min Barça gradually widened the gap to become insurmountable with the Danes not being able to do much to stop their march and by the 47th minute the score was 28-19 Aalborg had a positive spell to come within five (30-25) but the blaugranes ultimately brought it home Carlsbogard and Wanne - starting seven - Richardson Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski a city celebrated for its commitment to environmental sustainability is set to host together with ICLEI Europe the 10th edition of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) from 1-3 October which is returning to Aalborg for the third time promises to bring together over 1,000 participants from across Europe Aalborg has emerged as a trailblazer in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship A key strategy in the municipality’s approach has been its climate partnerships with both the business community and civil society These strategic alliances aim to reach a broader audience and foster collective action toward reducing carbon emissions The city of Aalborg recognises that addressing climate change requires collaboration across various sectors By partnering with local businesses and civil society organisations the municipality has created a powerful network of stakeholders committed to environmental sustainability involve concrete actions and mutual accountability are actively involved in Aalborg’s climate initiatives These businesses commit to specific measures aimed at reducing their carbon footprint such as implementing energy-efficient technologies Many local companies have embraced circular economy practices These principles have become integral to their operations businesses are exploring alternatives to fossil fuel-powered vehicles such as electric fleets or shared mobility options The municipality facilitates knowledge sharing and monitors progress to ensure accountability and drive meaningful change Civil society organisations play a crucial role in driving change at the grassroots level Aalborg’s climate partnerships extend to housing associations These organisations collaborate to create green spaces within residential areas and urban forests that enhance biodiversity and absorb CO2 Education and awareness initiatives are also central to these partnerships and educational programs to empower residents to make informed choices about sustainable living community groups advocate for policies that prioritise climate action participating in public consultations and raising awareness about environmental issues The upcoming Aalborg2024 conference will highlight the city’s successful climate partnerships and explore how these models can be replicated across Europe The conference will address critical topics such as shared governance featuring a rich program including plenaries The key objectives of the conference are to share best practices and set ambitious goals for the future of sustainable cities it is important that we dare to take the lead and push for more green development throughout Europe sharing experiences amongst communities is one of the most important things we can do in order to speed up the green transition and I am very pleased that we are hosting Aalborg2024 I look forward to both sharing experiences and developing new approaches in order to promote sustainability in European cities,” shares Aalborg Mayor Lasse Frimand Jensen Sharing best practices with like-minded professionals is a cornerstone of the conference Participants will exchange insights on sustainable urban development These discussions will provide valuable knowledge and inspiration for cities and towns across Europe By showcasing the success of Aalborg’s partnerships the conference will encourage other cities to adopt similar strategies and work towards collective climate goals Setting ambitious goals for the future of sustainable cities is another key objective of the conference From circular economy strategies to carbon-neutral pathways the conference will shape the agenda for sustainable urban development in the coming years Participants will discuss and formulate plans to tackle pressing environmental challenges and transition to more sustainable practices Aalborg’s role as a host city and a model of successful climate partnerships underscores the importance of collective action in addressing climate change What unites all climate partners — businesses and civil society alike — is their unwavering commitment to action The city of Aalborg provides a platform for these diverse stakeholders to collaborate As the effects of climate change become increasingly urgent these partnerships serve as beacons of hope demonstrating that collective efforts can drive meaningful change The 10th edition of the ESCT is not just a conference but a celebration of the power of collective action This event will bring together a diverse group of participants who are all committed to building a more sustainable and resilient future It will provide a unique opportunity to learn from Aalborg’s experience participants can amplify their impact and work towards common goals The conference will feature a range of sessions designed to facilitate learning Plenaries will provide a platform for high-level discussions on key topics while deep dives and workshops will offer a more in-depth exploration of a specific issue Mobile sessions will allow participants to experience first-hand some of Aalborg’s successful sustainable initiatives These sessions will provide valuable opportunities to see how theory is put into practice and to learn from real-world examples the conference will provide ample opportunities for networking and informal discussions Participants will have the chance to connect with peers and build relationships that can lead to future collaborations The atmosphere of the conference will be one of mutual support and shared purpose with a focus on finding practical solutions to the challenges of sustainable urban development The 10th edition of the ESCT promises to be a significant event in the calendar of sustainable urban development It will showcase Aalborg’s leadership in climate partnerships and provide a platform for cities and towns across Europe to come together and work towards a more sustainable future The conference will be a testament to the power of collective action and the importance of collaboration in addressing the pressing environmental challenges of our time For more information and to register for the conference, visit aalborg2024.eu SUSTAINABILITY TRAVEL FDI ENERGY BUSINESS © Sustain Europe 2025. 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SUBSCRIBE Follow Sustain Europe With Julien Bos at his best and Ignacio Biosca making some crucial saves the French side took a four-goal lead after 17 minutes (11-7) Aleks Vlah was in insping form for the visitors but despite his goals and assists, Aalborg were never able to close the gap before the break And with Ayoub Abdi scoring one last lucky goal just before half-time Nantes maintained their momentum as they led 18-14 at the interval with the Champions League quarter-finals firmly in sight things immediately deteriorated for the French team right after the restart when Nicolas Tournat received a direct red card by the referees Nantes struggled to pose the same challenge for the Danish defense and Aalborg began to close the gap on the scoreboard Thanks to the power of Marinus Munk and a couple of saves from Fabian Norsten the visitors gradually completed their comeback when they equalised 15 minutes before the final whistle (24-24) to set up a tense end to the game both teams had their chances to take the three points Ivan Pesic made two crucial saves in the dying seconds but it wasn't enough for the home side to regain the upper hand And when Thibaud Briet’s final attempt failed to reach the goal the Danes were left to celebrate their qualification for the quarter-finals Aalborgs Aleks Vlah in action against SonderjyskEs Jacob Bagersted in the semi-finalBo Amstrup/Ritzau ScanpixDespite a great fight from Sonderjyske Aalborg booked their ticket for the Danish Santander Cup Final Saturday night with a 24-22 win and will face Bjerringbro-Silkeborg in the final.Sonderjyske put up a great fight throughout the match but Aalborg kept their nerves in a dramatic finish and advanced to the cup final Aalborg were in trouble for long periods of Saturday's cup semi-final against Sonderjyske but in the end Aalborg's greater experience made the difference It all ended with a 24-22 win for Aalborg who in Sunday's final will meet Bjerringbro-Silkeborg who earlier on Saturday secured a comfortable win against Grindsted in the second semi-final There was far more excitement in Saturday's late semi-final where Sonderjyske reduced the score to 21-22 with six minutes remaining while Sonderjyske squandered several great opportunities Sonderjyske keeper Julius Sten attempted to score in an empty net at the other end with the score at 22-21 in Aalborgs favor who scored himself to make it 23-21 a minute later Aalborg winger Kristian Bjørnsen made it 24-21 with less than four minutes left Aalborg then followingly failed to add further goals to their lead but it also proved unnecessary anyway Sonderjyske were only able to reduce once through August Wiger to 22-24 and it proved costly that the outsiders wasted two penalties in the final two minutes The final will take place Sunday afternoon HBC Nantes are on the brink of the quarter-finals of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League The 2018 finalists can book a direct ticket by beating Aalborg Håndbold in the Match of the Week in the concluding round 14 of the group phase on Wednesday It would mark another highlight in the stellar season of right back Julien Bos The 2024/25 season has been one hell of a journey for Julien Bos so far While his first season in Nantes – the club he joined in 2023 after seven years in Montpellier – was promising his second one has seen him reach heights he had only been dreaming of but I guess that it took me one year to really settle in my new club When your teammates are so kind to you and that you connect on the court And Bos has now forged strong friendships with some of his teammates: “Thibaud Briet or Aymeric Minne are people that I hang out with a lot And it makes it easier to connect on the court when you are good buddies in real life as well.” The 26-year-old Bos arrived at HBC Nantes from French league rivals Montpellier Handball prior to the 2023/24 season He had made his EHF Champions League debut already in 2016/17 but wasn’t part of the all-French final in 2018 when Montpellier defeated Nantes to the title Bos is Nantes’ third-best scorer with 48 goals – only centre back Aymeric Minne and left wing Valero Rivera have scored more Bos also enjoyed his first major competition with the Franch national team in January he played on the wing rather than on his beloved back-court position but still contributed to France’s run to the bronze medal Bos picked up where he left when the group phase resumed last month for the final four rounds “I know some of my teammates feel that their legs are sore so I guess that every three days fits my body rather well.” And this is not exactly bad news for HBC Nantes since they have lost some of their key players over the last weeks due to injury also including Rok Ovnicek and Lucas de La Bretèche They will all have to sit out the MOTW against Aalborg Håndbold on Wednesday (live on EHFTV at 20:45 CET) The Danish side are second in group B with 17 points in case of a draw: Aalborg – will join already-qualified group winners Barça into the quarter-finals directly “This game really is like a play-off game for us I think we could all do with two days off in the spring,” says Bos referring to the play-offs for the teams that finish the group on the positions third through sixth An important factor in the MOTW will be Nantes’ legendary legion of fans “They are recognised as some of the best fans in whole Europe I played against them (with Montpellier) a couple of years ago and I could really feel their impact on the game,” Bos says that they push us in the key moments of the game I can really feel the boost of energy they give us.” Aalborg won the reverse fixture in Denmark 38:31 at the start of the group phase last September Even when Nantes would again not beat Aalborg Bos finds that his team’s group phase journey is a success The beat the likes of OTP Bank - PICK Szeged and earned a draw against defending champions Barça “We only wanted to qualify for the play-offs and now we are in the position to make it to the quarter-finals directly,” Bos says “Let’s be humble to admit that this was not the first plan.” He has been capped once for the Danish Under-21 national team The young central defender is overjoyed at the prospect of now playing in the Italian Serie A "Going to Genoa is a great opportunity for me It's a great club in a big and strong league so I'm really looking forward to that." "At the same time, however, I will miss going out to Aalborgs training center every day to teammates, coaches and everyone else in and around the club. I have been an Aalborg player for three and a half years, so the club feels like my second home, where I have been surrounded by great people", says Sebastian Otoa, who will now become team-mates with countryman Morten Frendrup at Genoa.  Aalborgs sports director James Gow is proud of the fact that Aalborg has been able to develop a player, who will now get a chance to shine in the Serie A:  "Selling a player to one of Europe's Top 5 leagues is confirmation that we are on the right track in terms of our player-development thanks to the enormous dedication from our coaches" says James Gow. "Today, Sebastian Otoa has developed into an elegant defender who masters virtually all aspects of the game and his potential is enormous", says Gow. Otoa could potentially already be called into a action when Geoa faces AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico Friday night.  and heterogenous condition putting children and adolescents with overweight and obesity at increased risk for several physical and psychological complications Childhood obesity is impacted by the interaction of numerous factors socioeconomic status as well as genetic predisposition This evidence highlights the need to develop and enhance both preventive and treatment strategies for children and adolescents with overweight and obesity The aim of this PhD project was to examine the effect of adding 3 months of supervised high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to a 12 months validated multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention on BMI z-score physical activity behavior and mental health symptoms in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity In total 173 children and adolescents with overweight and obesity were included and randomized in the project Ninety children and adolescents participated in the HIIT intervention The three studies presented in this dissertation collectively indicates that while HIIT did not significantly augment reductions in anthropometric measurements blood pressure or symptoms of mental health disorders it did enhance adherence to lifestyle interventions particularly in participants with severe obesity the HIIT intervention resulted in a significant improvement in health-related quality of life and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity after three months of intervention The high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity highlights the need for integrated multidisciplinary care This dissertation shows that close collaboration between primary and tertiary care sectors can create an effective and enjoyable physical activity intervention to improve both physical and psychological health parameters in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity NEWS: Györi Audi ETO KC will meet Team Esbjerg, and Metz Handball will play against Odense Håndbold on 31 May in the MVM Dome in Budapest. will defend his PhD thesis "Community-based Futuring: Towards Alternative and Meaningful Green Energy-enabled Rural Futures" Seminar Room: 4.521Rendsburggade 149000 Aalborg 11:00 – 11:05: Moderator Matthias Rehm welcomes the guests 11:05 - 11:50: Presentation by Chris Paulus Muashekele  15:00: Announcement from the committee and reception.  This thesis explores and advances alternative and meaningful green energy-enabled futures in rural African indigenous communities it highlights the adverse energy access challenge in these communities - and Africa as a whole The continent has the lowest levels of energy access globally with over half of its predominately rural population lacking reliable energy This situation has led to a transition towards greener and more inclusive energy systems policies and projects driving this transition tend to be deterministic imposing external models of progress and visions of green energy-enabled futures that fail to align with local contexts this study embraces an Afrocentric orientation and community-based co-design and futuring methodologies to prompt locally-grounded and-inspired green energy-enabled use cases Through a series of iterative research cycles imagination and collective envisioning of alternative futures This approach situates communities as agents determining and designing alternative and meaningful futures based on their values the thesis contributes to the field of design futuring in rural African Indigenous communities in three main ways: First it provides methodological and temporal perspectives for applying design futuring in Indigenous settings an alternative and situated design futuring approach it develops three associated design futuring avenues – Chameleon Innovation and Indigenous Future making – to enable rural Indigenous communities to explore alternative future trajectories and possibilities this thesis promotes agency and self-determination ensuring that communities shape their own future trajectories as they transition to green energy AaB's Andres Jasson and Viborg's Jean Manuel Mbom tussle for the ball in Friday's encounterČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Gonzales Photo/Mads AndersenAaB players Andres Jasson Isak Hansen-Aarøen and Travis Hernes have apologised for an untimely nightclub visit in Aalborg on Sunday night say AaB in a press release.AaB's first team squad were at a restaurant in Aalborg on Saturday evening where the three players subsequently chose to go clubbing after the dinner "In a very important phase of the tournament it is of course neither professional nor good judgment not to go home on time That is simply not the signal that we as a club want to send" "We are disappointed by the incident and have made it clear to the three players that we expect more from them in terms of making correct decisions and the incident has of course had a consequence that we have handled internally" "I am glad that Andres, Isak and Travis acknowledge that they made a bad decision in this case for which they have also apologized to their teammates and staff this morning" AaB - Viborg - Player ratingsFlashareAndres Jasson Isak Hansen-Aarøen and Travis Hernes has made a statement that reads: "It was a case of poor judgment on our part because we should of course have gone home when the event at the restaurant ended and we have also apologized to both the staff and our teammates and we would also like to apologize to the fans and everyone else who has an association with AaB." "We can guarantee that it will not happen again and now we just want to continue the hard work on the training ground so that together we can get some wins on the pitch so we must also live up to the standards that the club expects of us." AaB will face Vejle Boldklub on Sunday afternoon where the three players will all be availbale for action Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology SWITZERLAND/DENMARK: MAN Energy Solutions is to supply a further CO2 heat pump to one of the world’s largest naturally-cooled seawater heat pump plants in Aalborg MAN was originally contracted by Danish multi-utility company Aalborg Forsyning to supply three 44MW heat pump units to the project which is scheduled to start construction next month The company has now received an order for a fourth unit bringing the total heating capacity to 177MW Situated on the northern bank of the Limfjord strait the district heating plant will use seawater as a heat source The heat pumps will use electricity from Aalborg Forsyning’s renewable sources to elevate the water temperature from 1-15°C up to 98°C the plant will supply up to 700,000MWh of heat annually or equivalent to one-third of Aalborg’s heat production CO2 emissions are projected to be reduced by up to 210,000 tons annually compared to the city’s coal-fired power plant hermetically-sealed HOFIM motor-compressor units are manufactured and tested by MAN Energy Solutions in Zurich The compressor uses a high-speed motor and active magnetic bearings enabling it to operate without the need for a dry gas seal system and a lube oil system MAN Energy Solutions is executing the project in collaboration with two partners: Bilfinger is responsible for the design and construction of the mechanical systems while ACS handles the design and implementation of the electrical infrastructure Aalborg Forsyning is taking over the heat pump system by 2027 after a period of testing and commissioning Cooling Post is the leading online resource covering latest news and developments in the cooling industry air conditioning news and the latest heat pump developments Privacy & Cookie Policy © Copyright 2025, Cooling Post Ltd - All Rights Reserved | Website by Capital Web More and more hares are appearing in our large cities according to new research from Aalborg University A major study confirms that hares are thriving in urban environments in suburban gardens and green areas — instead By Simon Danneskiold-Samsøe and Kim Rathcke Jensen, AAU Communication and Public AffairsPhoto: Colourbox A new study from Aalborg University in Denmark reveals that European hares (Lepus europaeus) are not only surviving—but thriving—in urban environments. Using a combination of citizen science and thermal imaging technology, researchers have documented surprisingly high hare densities in two of Denmark’s largest cities, raising new questions about the role of cities in European wildlife conservation. “We were surprised to find such high numbers of hares right in the middle of the city. In several areas, the population density rivals or even exceeds that of the best rural habitats in Europe,” says senior researcher Sussie Pagh from the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University, lead author of the study published in Urban Science. Across Europe, the European hare has declined significantly due to intensive agriculture and habitat fragmentation. But cities, long overlooked as wildlife habitats, may be offering new hope—especially when urban planning focuses on biodiversity. “In both cities, local authorities are actively working to reduce pesticide use and promote urban biodiversity. This allows wild herbs and plants to flourish in green areas—plants that hares rely on for food,” says Pagh. “We believe this could be part of the explanation for the high densities, and we’ve now launched a student project to investigate which wild plants are actually growing in urban lawns and used by the hares.” In central parts of Aalborg and Aarhus, the researchers measured up to 40 hares per square kilometer using thermal monitoring. This figure is significantly higher than typical densities in surrounding farmland. Professor of conservation genetics at Aalborg University and Aalborg Zoo The study is based on a combination of nearly 1,900 hare observations submitted by the general public in Aalborg and Aarhus and targeted monitoring using a thermal spotter—a handheld device that detects animals based on their body heat, without the need for disruptive lighting. “The thermal spotter was key to understanding the actual density of hares in the areas reported by the public. It allowed us to detect them quietly and effectively, even between buildings and cars,” explains co-author Hanne Lyngholm Larsen. While citizen observations are excellent for identifying hotspots, the researchers found they often overestimate actual population size. By combining both methods, the team could map where hares live, breed, and move throughout the cityscape. The findings echo a broader trend seen in other European countries where species like foxes, hedgehogs, and badgers are increasingly making cities their homes. With urban areas becoming greener and more ecologically minded, researchers believe hares may become another flagship species for European urban biodiversity. “If cities can offer better conditions than the countryside—more food and no hunting—they may act as source habitats for regional populations. That’s a shift in how we think about cities, from concrete jungles to key conservation areas,” says Cino Pertoldi, professor of conservation genetics at Aalborg University and Aalborg Zoo. Sussie Pagh, senior researcher at Aalborg University, specializes in wildlife ecology and urban biodiversity monitoring. Her work focuses on mammal population dynamics and the development of non-invasive monitoring methods.Research profile Cino Pertoldi is professor of population genetics and conservation biology at Aalborg University and Aalborg Zoo. He is an internationally recognized expert on biodiversity, adaptation, and genomic approaches to wildlife conservation.