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Danish Foreign Ministry grant to fund workshop on blockchain

Business IT Department Research Blockchain Roman Beck

30 August, 2017

ITU Professor Roman Beck, who leads the newly founded European Blockchain Center, has secured a small grant of 88.000 Danish kroner from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

First generation of data scientists begin studies at ITU

Computer Science Department Education big data Natalie Schluter

29 August, 2017

The first 70 students have begun their studies in the IT University of Copenhagen’s brand-new bachelor programme in Data Science, Denmark's first of its kind. Over the next three years, they will learn to derive knowledge from big data, and their skills will be in high demand.

IT University of Copenhagen welcomes record number of new students

About ITU Education student life

21 August, 2017

On the first day of the new semester, ITU welcomed 378 new bachelor students – the biggest year group in the history of the university.

Can AI prevent relapse among drug addicts?

Computer Science Department Education algorithms artificial intelligence health ITU thesis

16 August, 2017

In his thesis project, ITU student Christopher Bjerre developed a software tool for use in addiction treatment. Using a combination of machine learning algorithms, the tool can predict relapse with great accuracy and thus help rehabilitation staff to prevent it from happening.

ITU researcher’s hack of a US voting machine makes headlines around the world

Carsten Schürmann Computer Science Department Research algorithms democracy digitization e-government innovation IT security management

1 August, 2017

Carsten Schürmann, Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, hacked an American WINVote machine at DEF CON, one of the world's largest hacker conventions. The hack has now been receiving a lot attention in some of the worlds most influential media.

New robot printer spits out recyclable robots

Computer Science Department Research Digital Design Department robots Sebastian Risi

3 July, 2017

In just 13 minutes, a newly developed robot printer can transform an aluminum wire with little motors attached into a functional robot that can be recycled and reused for other purposes. Researchers from the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), MIT and Columbia, among others, are behind the invention, which might eventually be used in space or in disaster situations.

CAST IT: Technology And The Future Of Humanity

Research cast IT artificial intelligence ethics Thore Husfeldt

29 June, 2017

What are the potential dangers associated with emerging technologies? Thore Husfeldt discusses this question with Swedish professor and public debater Olle Häggström.

The IT University of Copenhagen invites Danish leaders to get digitally upgraded

Dr. Alexander Richter Collaborations Research Entrepreneurship Business IT Department Professional education business career e-government innovation management

23 June, 2017

Are you a leader and do you want to make your business sustainable in the digital age? If yes, you can become part of the Innovation for Leadership project (I4L) at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU). Participation is free.

Big data reveals how much footballers are really worth

Business IT Department Research big data algorithms

20 June, 2017

The value of star footballers is a subject intensely debated among football fans, but big data might become the go-to method for determining the price tags of the stars. Researchers from the IT University in Copenhagen and University of Liechtenstein have developed an algorithm that calculates the value of players based on vast amounts of data.

New center will turn Denmark into a blockchain hub

Roman Beck Business IT Department Research Entrepreneurship Collaborations Education Computer Science Department Blockchain innovation IT security privacy

15 June, 2017

Blockchain technologies will revolutionize IT systems worldwide. However the revolution comes with both opportunities and challenges in a broad range of areas. At the IT University of Copenhagen, professor Roman Beck has now established European Blockchain Center, which will ensure that Denmark is at the forefront of the field.

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