Pints, poetry, photography and polished CVs

EURECO’s ‘Reinventing Europe’ is a series of lectures focused on one of Europe’s most important commodities: space. This week’s English-language lecture is about the future of the common European labour market (Alexandersalen, Bispetorvet 1-3, Cph K; Tue Oct 7, 15:15-17:00; register at eureco.ku.dk)


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The Global Romanian Society of Young Professionals (GRASP) is hosting a conference in Copenhagen (see p4). The workshops investigate the values, motivation and practices underlying the formation and development of successful communities  (Valby Kulturhus, Valgårdsvej 4; Oct 10-12, days start at 08:30; registration at mygrasp.org before Oct 6) 


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If you are looking for a job, a free job search workshop for foreigners could be helpful. Get to know how to expand your network, polish your CV and sail through a job interview with flying colours (International House, Gyldenløvesgade 11, Cph V; Tue Oct 7, 09:00-14:00; register at workindenmark.nemtilmeld.dk)


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Indulge in the ’Science of Deliciousness’ and explore what triggers our tastes. A lecture about umami, the fifth taste, will be accompanied by jazz tunes from the Ink Spots band and a new menu of cocktails presented (Byens Lys, Fabriksområdet 99, Cph K; Tue Oct 7, 20:00; free entry)


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’Pints with a slight chance of Poetry’ invites you to take part in an evening of readings and all things verseful. The event is organised by the Copenhagen Poetry Club and the CTC and is open to all (La Fontaine, Kompagnistræde 11, CPH K; Mon Oct 6, 20:00; free entry)


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Meet other fellow snappers and photography lovers to chat, exchange ideas and see what the scene in Copenhagen has to offer (Cafe Katz, Frederiksholms Kanal 1, Cph K; Sat Oct 4, 11:30; join event at meetup.com)





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