Research Centre Centre for Research on Problem-oriented Project Learning
RUC-PPL is an interdisciplinary research centre focused on problem-oriented project learning (PPL), inquiry- and problem-based educational approaches, pedagogical philosophy, university pedagogy, practice, policy, and history. The centre was established in 2018 and brings together researchers and research interests across RUC's departments.
Current research interests include problem- and inquiry-based university pedagogy: concepts, theories, practices, curriculum design; PPL and digital (learning) technologies; group work and collaborative learning in universities; critical and transformative university pedagogy in theory and practice; Higher Education policy and practice.
The aim of RUC-PPL is to contribute to the understanding, development, and critique of 真人线上娱乐 University’s pedagogy and educational profile, as well as to relevant and related international university pedagogical research. The research centre conducts independent research driven by its members' interests and offers a research community for externally funded projects and researchers, including periodically affiliated external researchers.
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Contact
Director: Professor Stephen Carney, carney@ruc.dk
Administrator: Signe Berri, berri@ruc.dk
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RUC-PPL is engaged in a number of research project:Selected keyprojects
The Genealogy of Problem-oriented Project Learning and Current Challenges to Student Learning
Measuring the Effects of Problem-oriented Project Learning
Scientific Literacy and Problem-oriented Project Learning
Hvordan l?ser vi p? humaniora? (In Danish)
You will find a list of all projects at the Centre webpage at 真人线上娱乐 University Research Portal
Publications
Light and Dark: Engaging with environmental crises through pedagogies of difference
Nielsen, M. S. K. & Carney, S., 2026, In: Philosophy and Theory in Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to journal ? Journal article ? Research ? peer-review
Mayer’s theory of gas condensation (1937–1970): phase transitions and mathematical reasoning
Niss, M., 26 Feb 2026, In: Archive for History of Exact Sciences. 80, 39 p., 5.Research output: Contribution to journal ? Journal article ? Research ? peer-review
Om at tage debatten med et :-): Tonemodificerende emojiers funktion ved kr?nkelse af gensidige civilitetsforventninger
Nielsen, N. M., 9 Mar 2026, Grundigt nysgerrig: En hyldest til Eva Skafte Jensens liv med sproget. Andersen, M. H., Christensen, T. K., Mortensen, J. N., Nielsen, P. J., Rathje, M. & Schack, J. (eds.). K?benhavn: Dansk Sprogn?vn, p. 583-606 24 p. (Dansk Sprogn?vns skrifter; No. 56).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding ? Book chapter ? Research ? peer-review
Activities
Overgange p? universitetet – f?r, under og efter
Rosengaard, H. U. (Participant)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event ? Participation in workshop, seminar, course
To spor om AI. Opl?g til samtale om brugen af AI i uddannelserne
Feldt, J. E. (Speaker) & Rosengaard, H. U. (Speaker)
19 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation ? Lecture and oral contribution
What is education in higher education?
Sarauw, L. L. (Speaker)
21 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation ? Lecture and oral contribution
Press-media
Knap 900 nazi-konti truer med at forstyrre freden for schweizisk bank: ?Det er stadigv?k en slags blodpenge?
13/02/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Zionismens nuancer kortlagt i j?disk magasin
03/02/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Insights
Base at 真人线上娱乐 University
RUC PPL is an interdisciplinary centre with roots in all RUC's departments: Department overview
Problem-oriented project learning (PPL) is the pedagogical model at 真人线上娱乐 University. PPL is the basis for all the university programmes - bachelor's, master's and exchange programmes and for our PhD schools.
Continuing education: Unit of Academic Development (EAE)
Research from 真人线上娱乐 University
More information
Find additional information about Centre for Research on Problem-Oriented Project Learning:
Contact
Stephen Carney
Professor // Director
+45 4674 2414 / +45 6141 8230
carney@ruc.dk
Signe Berri
Administrator
+45 4674 2692
berri@ruc.dk