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Over 80 students ready for blockchain summer school

Events Education Blockchain business Roman Beck Business IT Department

7 August, 2019

Next week, the 4th international Blockchain Summer School is bringing together students from 16 countries who will work on blockchain solutions for Carlsberg, COWI and the European Commission, among others. The summer school culminates in the Nordic Blockchain Summit on Friday, August 16, an event open to industry professionals with an interest in the business potential of blockchain.

New ITU project: Using technology to increase Rohingya refugee's access to healthcare

Lars Rune Christensen Business IT Department Research health

1 July, 2019

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is funding a research collaboration between the IT University and the NGO Friendship to improve the reach of healthcare services in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh by using technology.

Computer game creates better understanding of Alzheimer's

Digital Design Department Education computer games student life

26 June, 2019

Five students from the IT University's MSc in Games have created ‘Forgotten’ – a game that provides insight into what living with Alzheimer's is like. The students hope that the game can help give especially young people a better understanding of the disease.

ITU research will make it easier to investigate crypto crime

Computer Science Department Research Blockchain cybercrime Bernardo Machado David

18 June, 2019

Cryptocurrencies have great potential as an alternative to traditional bank transfers, but still struggle with a reputation as a safe haven for criminals. A new research project at the IT University aims to develop new methods that will allow authorities to investigate suspicious transactions – while at the same time guaranteeing anonymity for law-abiding users.

Design challenge: How can IoT support alternative ways of co-habiting?

Business IT Department Research internet of things design Irina Shklovski

6 June, 2019

Although more and more people are living together in new ways, many technologies are designed with individuals and traditional use patterns in mind. The research project VIRT-EU is now inviting designers and developers to come up with fresh ideas on how technology can take into account different needs within living spaces.

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

Roman Beck Business IT Department Collaborations 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.

Can algorithms be biased?

Computer Science Department Research algorithms diversity Barbara Plank

6 May, 2019

Like people, algorithms have to learn - and they learn from data. However, often data is skewed, which can lead to bias and discrimination against certain groups, says Barbara Plank, researcher in Natural Language Processing at ITU.

ITU research is 100 percent Open Access

About ITU Research Jens Christian Godskesen

9 April, 2019

As the first Danish university, the IT University of Copenhagen has achieved the national goal of 100 percent Open Access – meaning that all of its research articles are freely available online.

ITU conference brings together women in data science

Computer Science Department Research Events data science diversity Barbara Plank Natalie Schluter

4 April, 2019

On Tuesday, April 16, more than 200 women and men will gather for the first Danish edition of the Women in Data Science conference, a global event that highlights women's contributions to the data science field. The goal is to make female role models more visible and establish networks among women who work within data science.

ITU researcher becomes leader of OWASP in Copenhagen

Computer Science Department Collaborations 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.

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