Robot printer.

New robot printer spits out recyclable robots

Computer ScienceResearchDigital designrobotsSebastian Risi

July 3, 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.

IT-Universitetet i København

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

Dr. Alexander RichterCollaborationsResearchEntrepreneurshipBusiness ITProfessional educationbusinesscareere-governmentinnovationmanagement

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo.

Big data reveals how much footballers are really worth

Business ITResearchbig dataalgorithms

June 20, 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.

Professor Roman Beck

New center will turn Denmark into a blockchain hub

Roman BeckBusiness ITResearchEntrepreneurshipCollaborationsEducationComputer ScienceBlockchaininnovationIT securityprivacy

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 bruger ITU-teknologi.

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

ResearchCollaborationsComputer Sciencee-governmentThomas 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.

ITU konference.

Video: ITU conference addressed the gender gap in IT

Computer ScienceEventsdiversity

May 30, 2017

The gender gap in IT education and workplaces was under scrutiny at a major conference at the IT University of Copenhagen on May 29, 2017.

Bridging the Gender Gap in IT på ITU.

IT sector is missing out on female talent - but the challenge can be solved

EventsEducationComputer Sciencediversity

May 23, 2017

More gender diversity in IT is crucial or women risk missing the opportunity to develop the technologies of the future, while companies risk missing out on a large part of the talent pool. The 'Bridging the Gender Gap in IT' conference at ITU on May 29 presents American inspiration to alleviate the problem.

Programmering på ITU.

Programming t-shirts: ITU’s first E-textiles workshop for high schools

EventsEducationwearableschildren and youth

May 19, 2017

ITU has successfully run its first e-textiles workshop for high school students showing the basics of software development with creative activities extending beyond the screen.

IT-Universitetet i København.

ITU best at making research accessible

About ITUResearchJens Christian Godskesen

May 2, 2017

More than four out of five research articles from the IT University of Copenhagen can be accessed for free on the internet. Thus, ITU is well on its way to meeting the government's ambition of making all Danish research open access.

NASA Space Apps Challenge

Calling all space enthusiasts: NASA competition is returning to Copenhagen

Eventsstudent life

April 24, 2017

For the second year in a row, the IT University of Copenhagen will host NASA's Space Apps Challenge, one of the world's largest hackathons, inviting creative and technical minds to develop ideas using data collected by NASA. This year's challenges zoom in on our home, Planet Earth.