"Collaborations"

European Blockchain Center announces new partnership

Collaborations Roman Beck Entrepreneurship Blockchain

April 28, 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

March 2, 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

February 28, 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

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.

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

Collaborations Yvonne Dittrich Computer Science Department Research green IT software

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.

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

Collaborations Research artificial intelligence grants

April 9, 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

November 26, 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

September 25, 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

September 1, 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

July 10, 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

May 10, 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

March 28, 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

May 14, 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

December 20, 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

November 21, 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

October 24, 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

October 5, 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

September 20, 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

June 23, 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

June 15, 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

June 2, 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

April 20, 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

April 6, 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

March 30, 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

March 21, 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

May 20, 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

November 25, 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

October 29, 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

May 11, 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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