Coming up soon: Viennese masks, veteran concerns and the Venture Cup

Join the vice-chairman of the Blue Berets, a psychologist and expert on PTSD and a politician for a panel debate themed ‘How do we treat our veterans?’ All proceeds go to a PTSD charity! (Krudttønden theatre, Serridsevvej, Cph Ø; Sat Nov 8; 18:45, tickets 50kr; reservations pr@that-theatre.com, 100 seats available)

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Gain a better understanding of the challenges of advanced digital technologies at the seminar ‘Critique of Digital Reason’, where there will be a forum for critical questioning and debate (Statens Museum for Kunst, Sølvgade 48-50, Cph K; Fri Nov 7; 09:30-16:00; free adm; contact thorbjoern.wulf@smk.dk)


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Get your networking up to scratch at this Danish Freemasons masquerade ball where the masks are mandatory. Socialise with other expats and like-minded people over cocktails, dinner and the dancefloor (Grand Lodge of Denmark HQ, Blegdamsvej 23, Cph K; Sat Nov 8; 18:30-00:30; 990kr; billetto.dk/events/the-social-calendar-masquerade)


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Learn more about entrepreneurship by participating in the Venture Cup Bootcamp. No previous experience or even a business idea are required. Simply bring along some imagination and IDA and Djøf will sort you out! (DJØFs Mødecenter, Gothergade 133, Cph K; Nov 7-9; 17:00-21:00)


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Discuss ‘Humour as a Method of Nonviolent Action’ with Majken Jul Sørensen at his research seminar (CRIC’s meeting room 25.0.01, Øster Farimagsgade 5, Cph K; Thu Nov 13; 13:30-15:00; register at cric@cric.ku.dk)


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Take part in the language school fair where you can get free advice on what language schools have to offer, including social and cultural activities and help with your job search (International House, Gyldenløvesgade 11, Cph K; Wed Nov 12; 16:30-18:30)

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