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Robotic fish teaches itself to swim

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Inspired by the black ghost knifefish, two researchers from the IT University of Copenhagen have developed a soft robot that taught itself to swim. By means of an evolutionary algorithm, the artificial fish has discovered a swimming technique resembling that which the knife fish developed through natural evolution.

ITU researchers invite leaders to digitization conference

Business IT DepartmentEventsmanagementdigitizationDr. Alexander Richter

Business and organization leaders can find inspiration for their work with digital communication, digital innovation and data-driven leadership at a free conference in Copenhagen on Friday, September 7.

ITU hosts triple conference on games

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From August 13-17, more than 80 computer game researchers from around the world will gather at the IT University of Copenhagen for three consecutive conferences on games analysis, history and philosophy.

From ITU to executive position in three years

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Camilla Gad Krogsgaard has had a meteoric career rise since graduating from Digital Innovation & Management in the summer of 2015. Today, she heads an international IT company - and she intends to stay in the executive chair.

ITU researcher receives artificial life-award

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Associate professor at The IT University of Copenhagen, Sebastian Risi, receives “Distinguished Young Investigator Award.”

More women want an IT education

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Interest in pursuing an IT education is on the rise among young women. In just two years, the share of women among students admitted to IT University of Copenhagen's bachelor programmes has risen from 25 to 34 percent.

Blockchain: we are missing essential influence

By now, the possibilities with blockchain technology are arising. And in a near future blockchain will regulate markets and economies all over the world. But according to Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, Roman Beck, we are missing out on essential influence on the development of blockchain, when being too careful experimenting with the potential of blockchain.

Lars Frelle-Petersen and Kristine Stenhuus have been appointed as members of ITU’s Board of Directors

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The IT University’s Selection Body has appointed Kristine Stenhuus, Vice President of NNIT, and Lars Frelle-Petersen, Deputy Director General of Confederation of Danish Industry, as new external members of the university’s Board of Directors.

Record number of applicants for ITU

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Once again, an IT education from the IT University of Copenhagen is at the top of the wish list for a record number of young people – the university has received 11 percent more applicants this year. At the same time, the share of female applicants has increased from 22 to 28 percent.

Data leaves us with gaps of knowledge

Christopher GadBusiness IT DepartmentResearchbig datadigitization

Data, e.g. from assessments of public schools, needs to be contextualized in order to be used for something meaningful. Associate professor, Christopher Gad investigates how public institutions collect, use and interpret our data.