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Professor Ulla Neergaard is a distinguished scholar in European Union (EU) Law, recognised internationally for her contributions to the field. She holds this position at the University of Copenhagen, where her academic journey began in 2009. Prior to this, she served as a Professor of Competition Law at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS). Additionally, she was a Visiting Professor at St John’s College, Oxford University, during the 2015-16 academic year, and her academic foundation was established at the prestigious European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, where she earned her PhD.

Currently, she also serves as a guest professor at the University of Greenland and has so far taught EU Law there in both 2025 and 2026.

Professor Neergaard’s pioneering research has established significant contributions in various domains, including the relationship between EU Law and Danish law; the fundamental principles of EU Law; and the diverse theories, methodologies, and research strategies within EU law (and thereby also national law). Additionally, it has explored the social aspects of the EU and the multifaceted nature of solidarity. The research also addresses contemporary challenges such as digitalization; the Arctic/Greenland; colonization; the Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice; defence matters; and the repercussions of Covid-19.

To Neergaard, researching EU Law necessitates an appreciation of its connections to various disciplines and perspectives, such as political science, economics, and history. This multifaceted viewpoint is crucial for fully understanding the complexities and challenges that law faces in an increasingly globalized and dynamic world. The innovative research methods employed, including legal doctrinal, comparative, and interdisciplinary approaches, along with a keen ability to address emerging research themes of significant relevance, distinguish her in the academic field of law. With so far approximately 180 publications, predominantly international, her scholarly impact is unmistakable.

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