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ITU researcher receives grant to develop quantum-inspired algorithms

Research Computer Science Department grants

19 December, 2022

Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, Michael Kastoryano, has secured 5 million kroner from the Carlsberg Foundation to develop quantum-inspired algorithms.

ITU researcher receives grant to enable powerful machine learning in smaller hardware environments

Pinar Tozun Computer Science Department Research Climate IT grants software

16 December, 2022

Associate Professor of Computer Science at the IT University of Copenhagen, Pınar Tözün, has secured 2.7 million kroner from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop novel mechanisms to get more value out of data using the computing power of small devices.

ITU researcher secures ERC Consolidator grant to develop rapid learning abilities in AI

Sebastian Risi Digital Design Department Research algorithms artificial intelligence grants

13 December, 2022

Professor Sebastian Risi from the IT University’s Digital Design department has received 1.9 million Euros from the European Research Council to develop AI that is capable of adapting to and learning from unforeseen events in a bid to unleash more of the enormous potential of autonomous machines.

Research spinout LAIKA helps creative writers overcome the dreaded writer’s block

Martin Pichlmair Digital Design Department Entrepreneurship Research algorithms artificial intelligence computer games

5 December, 2022

Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, Martin Pichlmair, has spearheaded the development of LAIKA – new artificial intelligence that acts as a helping hand for creative writers struggling to find inspiration. Today, LAIKA is officially launched as a spinout company in collaboration with the ITU Business Unit.

Cooperative enterprise is in our cultural DNA – so why aren’t we better at it today?

Lene Nielsen Business IT Department Entrepreneurship democracy startups

29 November, 2022

Cooperative enterprise may help tackle some of society’s greatest problems, chief among them a constantly changing labour market. Traditionally, cooperative enterprise has played an important role in Denmark, but the business form is marginalized today. The IT University research group Reflection and Action (Reflact) is working on changing that.

Routledge to publish long awaited handbook of collective intelligence

Carina Antonia Hallin Business IT Department democracy collective intelligence management

23 November, 2022

The handbook, which is co-edited by Assistant Professor of the IT University, Carina Antonia Hallin, will provide a much-needed foundation for working in the field of collective intelligence combining human minds and technology for democracy and governance. The book is available for pre-order now.

ITU researcher secures prestigious EU funding for research in theoretical computer science

Radu-Cristian Curticapean Computer Science Department Research algorithms grants

22 November, 2022

Associate Professor Radu-Cristian Curticapean at the IT University of Copenhagen’s Computer Science department has received a 1.5 million Euro grant from the European Research Council to conduct research in the field of theoretical computer science.

IRFD funds ITU research in voter coercion and graph modification problems

Oksana Kulyk Paloma Thome De Lima Computer Science Department Research algorithms grants IT security democracy

15 November, 2022

IT University of Copenhagen researchers Oksana Kulyk and Paloma Thomé De Lima have been awarded 2.8 million kroner for their respective projects from the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

New research center focuses on IT aspects of the green transition

Steffen Dalsgaard About ITU Research Events Climate IT

11 November, 2022

On December 7, the IT University of Copenhagen is launching the new Center for Climate IT which will examine the complex relationship between digitalization and climate change. Join us for an opening reception and panel debate.

Gaming AI engine developers modl.ai close 8.5-million-euro funding deal

Sebastian Risi Digital Design Department Entrepreneurship algorithms artificial intelligence computer games

9 November, 2022

The company, co-founded by Professor at the IT University, Sebastian Risi, tackles complex game development problems with automation and an army of bots.

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