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In the video, Carolina talks about the MSc in Games. She tells us about Demo Nights, where someone from the games industry makes a presentation to the students, and where, afterwards, they have the opportunity to get feedback on their own games, and try out the games developed by others.

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News

ITU PhD fellow named Game Changer by gaming industry mainstay

ITU PhD fellow named Game Changer by gaming industry mainstay

January 5, 2022

PhD fellow at the Center for Computer Games Research at the IT University of Copenhagen, Leon Y. Xiao, is new to ITU, but his research into the legal and ethical aspects of the gaming industry has already made an impact. Gaming industry mainstay, GamesIndustry.biz, recently named him one of 2021’s Game Changers.

Martin Tvede Zachariasen steps down as Vice-Chancellor

Martin Tvede Zachariasen steps down as Vice-Chancellor

December 20, 2021

Martin Tvede Zachariasen steps down as Vice-Chancellor of the IT University after three years in office. Martin Tvede Zachariasen’s resignation takes effect December 31, 2021.

European Blockchain Center announces International blockchain school and Nordic Blockchain Summit in early 2022

European Blockchain Center announces International blockchain school and Nordic Blockchain Summit in early 2022

December 8, 2021

The International Blockchain School will be held at IT University of Copenhagen on January 24-28th, 2022. On the final day of classes, the students will present their projects at the public event, Nordic Blockchain Summit.

ITU’s Mogens Jacobsen wins prestigious art grant

ITU’s Mogens Jacobsen wins prestigious art grant

December 8, 2021

The artist Mogens Jacobsen who teaches at Digital Design at the IT University of Copenhagen creates art inspired by technology and scientific research. Today, he is the recipient of a grant from the prestigious Niels Wessel Bagge Art Foundation.

ITU researcher secures prestigious fellowship to empower citizen cooperation

ITU researcher secures prestigious fellowship to empower citizen cooperation

December 7, 2021

Associate Professor of Computer Science at the IT University of Copenhagen, Luca Maria Aiello, has won the Carlsberg Foundation’s prestigious Young Researcher Fellowship for a project that aims to facilitate citizen coordination in the face of global challenges such as climate change.

CDV Podcast: Could your cat be used to store your family photos?

CDV Podcast: Could your cat be used to store your family photos?

December 1, 2021

The incomprehensible amounts of digital data we store is a real climate burden. In the Center for Digital Welfare's podcast, host Anders Kjærulff and Assistant Professor James Maguire, discuss research initiatives on environmentally friendly data storage.

Business travel plays vital role in economic growth, according to ITU researcher

Business travel plays vital role in economic growth, according to ITU researcher

November 24, 2021

As a thought experiment Associate Professor of Computer Science at the IT-University, Michele Coscia, theorized that global GDP would drop significantly if business travel on a global scale ceased – now the global COVID-19 shutdown has proven his theory in practice.

Public debate: Do Big Data and law enforcement go hand in hand?

Public debate: Do Big Data and law enforcement go hand in hand?

November 10, 2021

On December 14, the IT University headed research project CUPP and PROSA are hosting a public seminar and debate on data driven policing. Panelists include Palantir Technologies representative Paula Kift, former DPO of the National Police of Denmark, Christian Wiese Svanberg, and Jesper Lund from the IT Political Association.

Two ITU researchers have been awarded 5.7 million DKK from IRFD

Two ITU researchers have been awarded 5.7 million DKK from IRFD

November 10, 2021

Associate Professor Veronika Cheplygina and Assistant Professor Therese Graversen in Computer Science at the IT-University have each received 2.8 million DKK for their research projects.

Podcast: When the Citizen Assembly on the climate area met four politicians online

Podcast: When the Citizen Assembly on the climate area met four politicians online

November 9, 2021

The Citizen Assembly on the climate area was promoted as a digital meeting room in which a representative sample of the Danish population would have a say in the Danish Government’s political climate strategies. In Center for Digital Welfare, Associate Professor, Irina Papazu, reflects on the outcome.

Green PhD: Words alone cannot save the planet

Green PhD: Words alone cannot save the planet

November 9, 2021

In urban areas, bicycling is one of the most environmentally sustainable mode of transportation. PhD fellow at the IT University of Copenhagen, Anastassia Vybornova, uses computing skills to create the basis for better bicycle infrastructures in cities.

Professor portrait: ”As far as eye information goes, we need to act now”

Professor portrait: ”As far as eye information goes, we need to act now”

November 8, 2021

In dedicating his academic career to understanding the information the human eye yields, Professor of Computer Science at the IT University, Dan Witzner Hansen, has helped pave the way for an entire academic field – one he defines as Eye Information. In his inaugural lecture at ITU on November 18 at 3 pm in Auditorium 0, he will discuss the great potential of the technology as well as the ethical dilemmas.

Sustainable initiatives or greenwashing? New research project examines sustainability efforts in the private sector

Sustainable initiatives or greenwashing? New research project examines sustainability efforts in the private sector

November 3, 2021

Danish companies are legally obligated to document sustainability initiatives in their annual reports. A new research project will create a basis for studies and quality assurance of the legal requirement. Postdoc, Michael Hockenhull, explains how and why.

A virtual reality visit to the doctor’s office may persuade sceptics to get vaccinated against COVID-19

A virtual reality visit to the doctor’s office may persuade sceptics to get vaccinated against COVID-19

October 25, 2021

According to a new scientific paper, a virtual visit to the doctor may help convince sceptics of the COVID-19 vaccine to get vaccinated. Lead author of the paper, Assistant Professor of Digital Design at ITU, Aske Mottelson, explains how VR can make a radical difference.

ITU researcher wins one of the most prestigious awards in the field of theoretical computer science

ITU researcher wins one of the most prestigious awards in the field of theoretical computer science

October 19, 2021

The Best Paper Award at the annual IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS) is co-authored by associate professor at IT University of Copenhagen, Nutan Limaye. It is the first time the award goes to a researcher at a Danish university.

ITU sustainability research in the Amazon awarded grant from IRFD

ITU sustainability research in the Amazon awarded grant from IRFD

October 15, 2021

The project, Amazon 4.0, will examine the impact of technological sustainability measures in the Amazon. The researchers have been awarded close to 2.9 million DKK from the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Professor profile: We need a better understanding of information we share online

Professor profile: We need a better understanding of information we share online

October 5, 2021

On Thursday, October 14, Professor of Computer Science at ITU, Louise Barkhuus, will present her inaugural lecture and take a closer look at the personal data we share online, how developers can assuage users’ fears, and what the digital future holds.

New digital tool helps caseworkers navigate complex legislation

New digital tool helps caseworkers navigate complex legislation

October 4, 2021

A new digital tool may make it easier for companies and caseworkers to comply with the law. The tool, which highlights legal requirements in a given case process, was developed as a part of the recently completed research project Ecoknow and is used by caseworkers in Denmark and Italy.

Satellite imaging to enable sustainable crop irrigation in Himalayas

Satellite imaging to enable sustainable crop irrigation in Himalayas

September 29, 2021

ITU-researchers team up with colleagues at the Indian Institute of Technology in Mandi and Danish water management specialists DHI GRAS to create irrigation advisories based on satellite image analysis for Himalayan farmers in the northern part of India.

ITU researchers receive Villum grant to improve image recognition systems

ITU researchers receive Villum grant to improve image recognition systems

September 23, 2021

Professor Sebastian Risi and Associate Professor Anders Sundnes Løvlie have just received a Villum Synergy grant for a project to improve image recognition systems by training on nonphotographic visual art.

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Online Open House 2022 - master programmes

Online Open House 2022 - master programmes

February 1st the IT University hosts an Online Open House. Here, you have the opportunity to hear about the MSc programmes, ask your questions to teachers, students and study advisors.

Online Åbent Hus for Master i it-ledelse 2022

Online Åbent Hus for Master i it-ledelse 2022

Deltag i vores Åbent Hus for ITU’s Masteruddannelse i it-ledelse online onsdag d. 2. februar 2022 fra kl. 16:00 - 17:00.

Open House 2022 - bachelor programmes

Open House 2022 - bachelor programmes

At Open House you have the opportunity to visit the IT University of Copenhagen.

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Research Centres

Center for Digital Welfare

Center for Digital Welfare

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European Blockchain Center

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Center for Computing Education Research

Research Centre for Government IT

Research Centre for Government IT

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Center for Games Research

Center for Information Security and Trust

Center for Information Security and Trust

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What are the possibilities with Big Data?

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Blockchain - a revolutionary technology

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Digitalization - how does technology affect us?

Computer games

Computer games - not just for fun

It-sikkerhed

IT Security - is your data secure?

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Collaboration with students

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