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Researchers to examine government use of big data

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A group of researchers from the IT University of Copenhagen has received funding from the VELUX Foundation for a research project that will examine how the public sector can exploit big data, all the while handling citizen data responsibly.

Artificial intelligence can compose video game music of the future

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Marco Scirea, a PhD student at the IT University of Copenhagen, won the best paper award at the EvoMUSART conference for his research on music composition using artificial intelligence.

NASA comes to Denmark: Invites contributions for future space missions

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The IT University of Copenhagen will host the first Danish edition of NASA's innovation competition Space Apps Challenge, which takes place from April 22-24. All innovative minds are invited to work on real cases related to the organization's missions in space and on Earth.

Online privacy conference draws a full house

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Auditorium 1 was filled to capacity during ITU’s first Crypto Conference on Wednesday, which featured presentations by a string of experts on digital surveillance and privacy.

Conference at ITU: Online surveillance and privacy

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How do we protect our privacy when our devices are constantly tracking our movements? And why should we care? On March 30, Crypto Conference at ITU will present thought-provoking talks and a hands-on workshop where participants can learn to encrypt their own data.

The future of wearable tech: Angels and devils communicating directly with your brain?

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In the future, our digital devices may be able talk directly to our brains without us noticing it, says Thomas Pederson, Associate Professor at ITU. At OpenITU on March 18, he will give a talk about the prospects of wearable technology.

Research project on process modeling receives DKK 2.3 million grant

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Tijs Slaats, a postdoctoral researcher at ITU, has received a major grant from the Danish Council for Independent Research for a project on how IT systems can become better at handling complex processes.

300 gamers are taking over ITU on April 1-3

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The student organization ITU LAN is organizing a weekend full of non-stop gaming, intense tournaments and friendly banter in front of the screen.

ITU launches intensive courses for IT professionals

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The new professional education concept ITU Professional Courses gives IT professionals an opportunity to boost their skills in just 1-5 days.

Talented computer scientist receives EliteForsk scholarship

PhD student Stefan Stanciulescu has received a travel scholarship of 200,000 kroner from EliteForsk. He is soon departing for the US, where he will be studying at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University.