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ITU researcher’s hack of a US voting machine makes headlines around the world

Carsten Schürmann Computer Science Department Research algorithms democracy digitization e-government innovation IT security management

1 August, 2017

Carsten Schürmann, Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, hacked an American WINVote machine at DEF CON, one of the world's largest hacker conventions. The hack has now been receiving a lot attention in some of the worlds most influential media.

New robot printer spits out recyclable robots

Computer Science Department Research Digital Design Department robots Sebastian Risi

3 July, 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.

CAST IT: Technology And The Future Of Humanity

Research cast IT artificial intelligence ethics Thore Husfeldt

29 June, 2017

What are the potential dangers associated with emerging technologies? Thore Husfeldt discusses this question with Swedish professor and public debater Olle Häggström.

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

Dr. Alexander Richter Collaborations 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.

Big data reveals how much footballers are really worth

Business IT Department Research big data algorithms

20 June, 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.

New center will turn Denmark into a blockchain hub

Roman Beck Business IT Department Research Entrepreneurship Collaborations 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

Research Collaborations 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.

Video: ITU conference addressed the gender gap in IT

Computer Science Department Events diversity

30 May, 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.

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

Events Education Computer Science Department diversity

23 May, 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.

CAST IT: Electronic Elections

Computer Science Department Research democracy IT security cast IT Carsten Schürmann Thore Husfeldt

19 May, 2017

In this podcast, Thore Husfeldt discusses digital democracy with ITU researcher Carsten Schürmann.

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