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How do we make technologies more efficient and less energy consuming?

Events Pinar Tozun Zoi Kaoudi Computer Science Department Research Climate IT

10 October, 2024

In the age of resource awareness, ensuring the energy efficiency of digital technologies shaping our world is critical. Associate Professors Pınar Tözün and Zoi Kaoudi from IT University of Copenhagen tackle the issue from a hardware and a software perspective. Catch their session at this year’s Digital Tech Summit, 31 October.

ETHOS Lab at ITU invites new voices into the conversations about IT

Events About ITU Research

8 June, 2023

ETHOS Lab is a research community at ITU, which is deeply rooted in feminist values and wants to increase diversity, equality, and inclusion into the tech-industry and at ITU. ETHOS Lab has recently held the event Feminist Futures Copenhagen Hackathon with the purpose of reclaiming the hackathon format and invite new voices into the conversations about IT and technology.

New research center focuses on IT aspects of the green transition

Events Steffen Dalsgaard About ITU Research Climate IT

11 November, 2022

On December 7, the IT University of Copenhagen is launching the new Center for Climate IT which will examine the complex relationship between digitalization and climate change. Join us for an opening reception and panel debate.

Public debate: Do Big Data and law enforcement go hand in hand?

Events Vasilis Galis Business IT Department Collaborations big data democracy digitization ethics

10 November, 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.

Professor profile: Can IT solve the climate crisis?

Events Steffen Dalsgaard Business IT Department Research green IT

9 September, 2021

In his inaugural lecture at ITU, Professor Steffen Dalsgaard will broaden the perspective on how technology and digital solutions are employed in the climate crisis. The lecture will take place in Auditorium 0 at the IT University on October 1 at 2 p.m.

The XP 2020 conference on Agile software development grows bigger online

Events Maria Paasivaara software

5 June, 2020

Researchers and practitioners from the software industry was set to gather for the International Conference on Agile Software Development at the IT University of Copenhagen, instead the conference has now moved online.

The IT University of Copenhagen is to host a conference on Agile software development

Events Maria Paasivaara software

23 January, 2020

Researchers and practitioners from the software industry will gather at the International Conference on Agile Software Development (XP2020) at the IT University of Copenhagen. The call for industrial and academic contributions is open.

President of Microsoft at ITU: ”We need a breakthrough in technology”

Events artificial intelligence democracy events student life

8 November, 2019

IT students have to figure out how to bring the future of technology and the future of climate together, argues President of Microsoft Brad Smith at an open debate at the IT University of Copenhagen.

IT University of Copenhagen turns 20

Events About ITU Education Research Martin Tvede Zachariasen

29 August, 2019

On August 30, 1999, the first 147 students started studying at the IT University of Copenhagen. Since, the university has undergone tremendous growth. Today it is one of Denmark's largest educators of highly sought-after IT specialists – with plans for further growth in the coming years.

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.

ITU conference brings together women in data science

Events Computer Science Department Research 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 researchers invite leaders to digitization conference

Events Business IT Department management digitization Dr. Alexander Richter

15 August, 2018

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

Events Digital Design Department Research computer games Espen Aarseth

10 August, 2018

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.

Video: ITU conference addressed the gender gap in IT

Events Computer Science Department 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.

Calling all space enthusiasts: NASA competition is returning to Copenhagen

Events student life

24 April, 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.

Democracy conference: What is an informed citizen in the Facebook era?

Events Research democracy media

10 November, 2016

Today, digital technologies have a huge influence on how citizens stay informed. Democratic participation in the digital age is up for debate at the IT University of Copenhagen on November 25.

Internet and social media played a key role in the Danish election 2015

Events Research democracy social media Sander Schwartz

5 September, 2016

Danes turn to the web and social media for information about the candidates and test their own political views online, shows a new report with figures from the general election in 2015.

Denmark’s first virtual reality conference was a big success

Events ITU Innovators wearables

27 April, 2016

The student organisation ITU Innovators put on the first Danish conference on one of the hottest emerging technologies of the day.

NASA comes to Denmark: Invites contributions for future space missions

Events apps innovation

5 April, 2016

The IT University of Copenhagen will host the first Danish edition of NASA's innovation competition Space Apps Challenge, which takes place from April 22-24. All innovative minds are invited to work on real cases related to the organization's missions in space and on Earth.

Conference at ITU: Online surveillance and privacy

Events privacy big data

15 March, 2016

How do we protect our privacy when our devices are constantly tracking our movements? And why should we care? On March 30, Crypto Conference at ITU will present thought-provoking talks and a hands-on workshop where participants can learn to encrypt their own data.

The future of wearable tech: Angels and devils communicating directly with your brain?

Events wearables

11 March, 2016

In the future, our digital devices may be able talk directly to our brains without us noticing it, says Thomas Pederson, Associate Professor at ITU. At OpenITU on March 18, he will give a talk about the prospects of wearable technology.

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