"Collaborations"

ITU researcher investigates elections in Greenland

Collaborations Carsten Schürmann Research democracy

11 March, 2025

On 11 March 2025, the election for Inatsisartut (Greenland's parliament) will take place. For several years, researchers from ITU, led by Professor Carsten Schürmann and Center for Information Security and Trust, have been investigating election and the possibility of internet elections in Greenland, and the election today is no exception.

Within Limits – an exhibition on computation and constraint

Collaborations About ITU Events Research Climate IT

24 February, 2025

On 7 March, join Artist Jacob Remin, Associate Professor James Maguire and Postdoc Frauke Mennes from the Center for Climate IT at ITU for the launch of Within Limits – an art installation that questions and reimagines the scalar logics inherent in computational worlds.

ITU researcher awarded Villum Synergy grant for qualitative data project

Collaborations Anna Rogers Computer Science Department Research data science grants

15 October, 2024

Associate Professor at IT University of Copenhagen, Anna Rogers, and Associate Professor Hjalmar Carlsen at University of Copenhagen have received a Villum Synergy grant from Villum Fonden to develop a new tool for conducting large-scale, high-quality qualitative interviews.

AI driven job matching has a bias problem, new ITU research tackles the issue

Collaborations Toine Bogers Computer Science Department Research algorithms artificial intelligence diversity ethics

7 May, 2024

Algorithms are far from objective. In a new three-year industry partnership with Jobindex, ITU Associate Professor Toine Bogers and Postdoc Mesut Kaya will work to develop job and candidate recommendation algorithms that take multi-sided fairness into account.

Why digital data from our eyes will have significant implications for better or for worse

Collaborations Dan Witzner Hansen Research Computer Science Department wearables

3 May, 2024

Professor at the IT University, Dan Witzner Hansen, has spent the most of his career researching how we collect and utilize data from our eyes. Now, he is a partner in the EU project, Eyes4ICU, which he hopes will be the fundation of the next generation of researchers in the field.

InnoCollab takes on innovation projects after Open Entrepreneurship

Collaborations About ITU Entrepreneurship Research business

5 March, 2024

Since 2017, Peter Ibsen and Nikolaj Oppermann have built a bridge between ITU's researchers and the business world via the Open Entrepreneurship programme. The project, which was completed at the turn of the year, has been such a success that the IT University has launched an innovation unit, InnoCollab, to continue the work.

ITU researcher to spearhead Horizon Europe funded project for immersive experience of art and culture

Collaborations Sami Brandt Computer Science Department Research grants virtual reality

18 December, 2023

Associate Professor Sami S. Brandt coordinates an 8.0 million-euro Horizon Europe project and leads a research and industry collaboration focused on developing mixed reality technology for the culture industry.

What can data driven network analysis tell us about the Roman Empire?

Collaborations Michele Coscia Computer Science Department Research awards data science

23 October, 2023

Associate Professor at IT University’s Computer Science Department Michele Coscia has secured a grant from Villum Synergy for an interdisciplinary project applying network analysis to archaeological data to reconstruct social networks of ancient times.

ITU researcher receives grant from The Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network

Collaborations Research Computer Science Department grants

1 June, 2023

Stella Grasshof, Assistant Professor at Computer Science Department at ITU, and her research partner at Region Hovedstaden, has secured a grant of 150.000 Danish kroner from The Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network to their research project “Automated Analysis of Mental Disorders”.

Students launch a satellite to test artificial intelligence in space

Collaborations Computer Science Department artificial intelligence

12 April, 2023

On April 14, students from ITU will contribute to writing space history. The satellite, DISCO-1, is launched into space and it carries a microcomputer to test artificial intelligence outside the atmosphere. The satellite is developed by the space program, DISCO, which is a collaboration between students from four Danish universities.

New face at ITU to help build the “Danish embassy of AI”

Collaborations Toine Bogers Computer Science Department Research artificial intelligence

6 February, 2023

Associate Professor of Computer Science, Toine Bogers, is a new face at the IT University of Copenhagen. Alongside his work at ITU, he is also the new Chief Scientific Officer of the Pioneer Centre for AI – a collaborative effort between five Danish universities to conduct and facilitate fundamental research in AI.

New research and industry collaboration to improve usability of cyber security tools

Collaborations Daniel Cermak-Sassenrath Digital Design Department Research cybercrime design grants software

6 February, 2023

Cyberattacks are multi-dimensional, but cybersecurity software lacks the ability to represent threats. A new research and industry collaboration headed up on the ITU side by Associate Professor of Digital Design at the IT University, Daniel Cermak-Sassenrath, sets out to make cybersecurity tools more accessible and usable.

European Blockchain Center announces new partnership

Collaborations Roman Beck Entrepreneurship Blockchain

28 April, 2022

The European Blockchain Center at the IT University of Copenhagen is partnering with SupraOracles to explore future collaborative efforts to provide value to the blockchain industry on a global scale.

IT University to suspend all cooperation with Russia and Belarus

Collaborations About ITU Education

2 March, 2022

Along with Denmark’s other universities, ITU will be suspending all bilateral institutional cooperation with the states of Russia and Belarus going forward. Current exchange programme participants will not be affected by the measure.

New blockchain governance standard to generate trust and accountability in the market

Collaborations Roman Beck Research Blockchain

28 February, 2022

The new standard, developed by Professor Roman Beck at the IT-University and Danish Standard, will ensure greater transparency, interoperability, and accountability in the use of blockchain and DLT systems. Professor Roman Beck has recently received AIS’s Impact Award for his work in the field.

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

Collaborations Vasilis Galis Business IT Department Events big data democracy digitization ethics

10 November, 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.

Research project: Satellite imaging to enable sustainable crop irrigation among Himalayan farmers

Collaborations Yvonne Dittrich Computer Science Department Research green IT software

29 September, 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.

New IT University cofounded pioneer centre to bolster Danish artificial intelligence research

Collaborations Research artificial intelligence grants

9 April, 2021

The pioneer centre, established by the IT University and four other Danish universities, has received DKK 352,4 million in funding to conduct artificial intelligence research focussed on social issues, design, and ethics.

The IT University plays a vital role in the newly established National Centre for Research in Digital Technologies

Collaborations Jens Christian Godskesen About ITU Research grants

26 November, 2020

The Innovation Fund Denmark has granted DKK 100 million for the establishment of a national research centre in digital technologies, led by a consortium of seven Danish universities and the Alexandra Institute.

Oxford University's Bent Flyvbjerg and ITU establish IT programme management research collaboration

Collaborations Computer Science Department Research e-government Peter Sestoft Jens Schmidt

25 September, 2020

The Oxford Major Programme Management research group starts collaboration with the ITU Research Centre for Government IT. The collaboration will, among other things, investigate the performance of IT projects.

Bent Flyvbjerg to be awarded ITU’s first honorary doctorate

Collaborations Computer Science Department Research e-government

1 September, 2020

Bent Flyvbjerg, Professor and Academic Lead of Oxford University’s research and education programmes in Major Programme Management, is known for his groundbreaking research in the management of large-scale projects, including in the field of IT. The IT University of Copenhagen is the youngest of Denmark’s eight universities, and specialized in research and higher education in IT.

The Danish Ministry of Defence funds two projects at The IT University of Copenhagen

Collaborations Research Computer Science Department cybercrime IT security

10 July, 2020

The national ICT-security authority under the Danish Ministry of Defence, The Danish Centre for Cyber Security, has funded two new projects at ITU's Center for Information Security and Trust (CISAT). Both projects support the national ambition of raising the level of cybersecurity in private and public companies.

New project is connecting blockchain start-ups in China and Denmark

Collaborations Roman Beck Business IT Department Entrepreneurship Blockchain

10 May, 2019

The IT University of Copenhagen is partnering a new international initiative that will bring two of the world’s leading cities in blockchain innovation – Copenhagen and Shanghai – closer together.

ITU researcher becomes leader of OWASP in Copenhagen

Collaborations Computer Science Department Research IT security

28 March, 2019

OWASP, one of the world's most recognized software security organisations, has appointed member of the newly established Center for Information and Trust (CIST), Alessandro Bruni, as local leader in Copenhagen. He expects to organise four OWASP events per year.

BuILD lab gives students a unique opportunity

Collaborations Business IT Department student life

14 May, 2018

ITU's Business Innovation Lab (BuILD) has arranged a Scrum Master Certification Course for MSc students at ITU, in collaboration with Implement Consulting Group. The course has given students concrete competencies that they can undoubtedly use in their future work life.

Research project will contribute to a more secure pension system

Collaborations Computer Science Department Research fintech grants Peter Sestoft

20 December, 2017

With computing power from graphics processors commonly used in gaming computers, a new research project aims to develop an advanced calculation platform for pension funds. Innovation Fund Denmark is investing DKK 9 million in the project collaboration between the IT University of Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen and the software company Edlund A/S.

New research center at ITU will contribute to better public IT

Collaborations Research e-government digitization

21 November, 2017

In collaboration with the Danish Agency for Digitisation, the IT University in Copenhagen is establishing a research center that will provide knowledge about public IT systems development and operation. The research center is part of the Danish government's new IT strategy.

New research project to investigate refugees’ use of IT

Collaborations Research Business IT Department awards grants social media

24 October, 2017

The Velux Foundations has granted the research project Diginauts with DKK six million to investigate how refugees use their mobile phones and other digital devices to navigate geographically and socially during their travel through Europe.

Making case management effective, flexible and transparent

Collaborations Thomas Hildebrandt Computer Science Department Research e-government grants

5 October, 2017

Digital case management systems should become more intelligent and flexible so that both case workers and clients are provided better and more transparent service, despite the increasingly complex legislation. Innovation Fund Denmark invests DKK 16 million in the research project Ecoknow, which links technology and practice of adaptive case management.

Big data from space to be used in ITU classrooms

Collaborations Computer Science Department Education big data Philippe Bonnet

20 September, 2017

A new collaboration between the IT University of Copenhagen and the Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education gives students and researchers the chance to work with data collected by the EU’s earth observation program, Copernicus.

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

Collaborations Dr. Alexander Richter 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.

New center will turn Denmark into a blockchain hub

Collaborations Roman Beck Business IT Department Research Entrepreneurship 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.

KMD uses new technology from ITU to give flexibility to government knowledge workers

Collaborations Research Computer Science Department e-government Thomas Hildebrandt

2 June, 2017

The digitalization of knowledge work goes more smoothly with a new software technology developed by researchers from the IT University and Exformatics. Workers get more flexible workflows and support to complete tasks. The IT company KMD is now implementing the technology in a case-management system widely used by government agencies.

New project accompanies Danish business leaders on their way towards the digital economy

Collaborations Dr. Alexander Richter Business IT Department Professional education Research awards business career e-government grants innovation ITU Business Development management

20 April, 2017

Danish leaders need more knowledge about the impacts of digitalization if their businesses are to be competitive. The Danish Industry Foundation has recently decided to fund a research project at the IT University of Copenhagen. “Innovation4Leadership” (I4L) aims to equip organizational leaders for the upcoming challenges related to the digital economy.

Innovation corps will bridge the gap between research and industry

Collaborations About ITU grants Georg Dam Steffensen Jens Christian Godskesen Entrepreneurship

6 April, 2017

The IT University of Copenhagen is among four Danish universities to receive funding from The Danish Industry Foundation for transferring research-based knowledge, inventions and patents to the industry. ITU receives DKK 5 million to establish an innovation corps focusing on big data, fintech and artificial intelligence, among other areas.

Scandinavian design methods are popular in Japan

Collaborations Research Digital Design Department design seniors Lone Malmborg

30 March, 2017

A group of researchers from the ITU Co-design team are experiencing great interest from Japanese universities and companies who want to learn more about the Scandinavian design methods. A new collaboration with the Hakodate Future University is now being signed.

Copenhagen launches international powerhouse for algorithm research

Collaborations Computer Science Department Research algorithms Thore Husfeldt Rasmus Pagh

21 March, 2017

Two ITU researchers are among the driving forces in the new research center BARC, which aims to attract talent from all over the world and create breakthroughs in algorithm research. Developing efficient algorithms for handling large amounts of data will be one of the key areas of research.

Big data to create eco-friendly innovation in Copenhagen

Collaborations Education Computer Science Department big data innovation

20 May, 2016

ITU thesis students have contributed to the development of City Data Exchange, the world's first data marketplace where both public and private organizations can share their data. Innovators can use big data to solve the city's environmental and infrastructural challenges.

Students collaborate with local hospital in wayfinding project

Collaborations Education Erik Grönvall design

25 November, 2015

Intricate hallways and confusing signage present challenges for patients, visitors and staff alike at Amager Hospital. As a part of their education in Service Design, students from the IT University developed new wayfinding solutions for the hospital.

Researchers: Digitalization is critical to the continued success of the LEGO Group

Collaborations Research management business Pernille Kræmmergaard

29 October, 2015

A comprehensive digitalization plays a key role in the LEGO Group’s continued journey which stretches from near-death experience to record profits, according to a new paper by digitalization researchers Pernille Kræmmergaard and Omar A. El Sawy. The paper has just won first place in the 2015 SIM Paper Award Competition.

ITU collaborates with Harvard

Collaborations Education

11 May, 2015

Sometimes it’s good to be reminded that you’re not alone in what you think, experience and do. As it helps to know that people everywhere are different. In the intersection between alike and unlike students on Society and Technology on Global Business Informatics met online with a class at Harvard University last year. This is what happened.

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