One of the first co-curricular activities that our new students in Aarhus undertake is the production of the so-called "Bluebook". The Bluebook can be compared to the yearbooks in e.g. the US, and is a Danish tradition which started among students in high schools and has now spread to the primary schools and universities as well.

Each new batch of students is asked to contribute to this much loved Mundus Journalism tradition. The Bluebook is produced by a volunteer editorial group who is responsible for content, design, layout and publishing. And it is not a secret that everyone works hard to make the Bluebook even more spectacular than the last year's production. Normally, the book is launched with a party at the Danish School of Media and Journalism. 

The Bluebooks contain all sorts of information, both background information about each student such as nationality, BA degree, career interests and contact details, as well as fun facts about the whole batch.

The 2025–2027 Blue Book is a truly special publication

Eighty-nine pages created with such care, creativity, insight, and humour. The students have produced something far beyond a traditional cohort album. It is a vibrant, thoughtful, and moving portrait of their first months in Aarhus, told through articles, photography, design, and wonderfully imaginative storytelling.

As this year’s Blue Book also marks the 20-year anniversary of the Mundus Journalism programme, this edition includes a special anniversary section in which the Blue Book team reached out to one alumnus from each cohort and asked them what they are doing now, how they would describe their Mundus experience, and what advice they have for new fellow Mundusians. It felt only fitting that the editors-in-chief themselves introduce a Blue Book offering such a wide, twenty-year perspective:

"The Blue Book is not just another yearbook: it is an amalgamation of the diverse cultures and contexts each of us offers. While one may draw inspiration from it for a glimpse of life on a Mundus journey, it also serves as a reminder of how we carry pieces of our homes to help build a new one. This year, we drew inspiration from the cultural fabric of Aarhus and witnessed how each of our traditions intertwined with it, creating something truly unique and personal.

When we first arrived in Aarhus, we questioned everything. We were excited, yet not without that anxious feeling - the one that makes you wonder: What if this is wrong? What if we fail? What if we can’t figure it out? What if…? And while these questions lingered in our minds, we came together to create something that embodies emotional support, compassion, and persistence - a drive that united us in shared purpose. 

We wanted to create a book that reflects the diverse voices within this year’s cohort and how they intertwine with local traditions and habits. Through intimate and openhearted reflections on personal experiences in a new “world,” we found ways to give space to each individual, to let everyone express themselves - whether expressed through fashion, food, or biking - in the most honest and candid way."

You can explore the extraordinary 2025-2027 Blue Book here, as well as all the other Bluebooks by clicking the links below: