The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479 and today has 37,000 students and 10,000 employees. The University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked on the leading ranking lists of the world’s best universities. Our research group works in the Section for Health Services Research, which is part of the Department of Public Health, and collaborates closely with the Palliative Research Unit at Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, which was formed more than 25 years ago.