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Study: Female researchers rival men in productivity – but have shorter careers

Study: Female researchers rival men in productivity – but have shorter careers

diversityComputer Science DepartmentResearchdata scienceRoberta Sinatra

November 30, 2020

A comprehensive study of the careers of 1.5 million researchers shows that women and men on average produce the same number of scientific articles annually, but that women tend to leave their research careers earlier. According to ITU researcher Roberta Sinatra, co-author of the study, the study should inspire decision-makers to take a closer look at the reasons why women leave academia.

ITU launches action plan for gender diversity among employees

ITU launches action plan for gender diversity among employees

diversityAbout ITUMartin Tvede Zachariasen

November 12, 2020

With a new action plan, the IT University of Copenhagen will work systematically and strategically to promote gender diversity by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

Sexism and sexual harassment in academia need to end

Sexism and sexual harassment in academia need to end

diversityMartin Tvede ZachariasenAbout ITU

October 9, 2020

Statement from Martin Tvede Zachariasen, Vice Chancellor at the IT University of Copenhagen.

Even gender balance in ITU's software graduate programme

Even gender balance in ITU's software graduate programme

diversityComputer Science DepartmentEducationPeter Sestoft

August 20, 2019

51 percent of the newly admitted students in the IT University's Master's programme in Software Design are women. It is important that women take part in shaping the digital development, says Head of Department Peter Sestoft.

Can algorithms be biased?

Can algorithms be biased?

diversityComputer Science DepartmentResearchalgorithmsBarbara Plank

May 6, 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 conference brings together women in data science

ITU conference brings together women in data science

diversityComputer Science DepartmentResearchEventsdata scienceBarbara PlankNatalie Schluter

April 4, 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.

3 ways to overcome the gender gap in IT education

3 ways to overcome the gender gap in IT education

diversityEducationResearch

September 17, 2018

Preconceived notions about what men and women are skilled at influence young people's choice of education, according to both Danish and international research. Valeria Borsotti, anthropologist and Diversity Consultant at ITU, delved into the reasons behind Danish women's choice or rejection of a technical IT education.

More women want an IT education

More women want an IT education

diversityAbout ITUEducation

July 27, 2018

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.

Record number of applicants for ITU

Record number of applicants for ITU

diversityAbout ITUEducation

July 6, 2018

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.

New ITU project aims to boost young women's interest in programming

New ITU project aims to boost young women's interest in programming

diversityComputer Science DepartmentEducationchildren and youth

January 24, 2018

The IT University of Copenhagen is launching a three-year communication campaign with the goal of increasing the number of female students in its technical IT education programmes. The project is supported by a DKK 2.8 million grant from VILLUM FONDEN.

Video: ITU conference addressed the gender gap in IT

Video: ITU conference addressed the gender gap in IT

diversityComputer Science DepartmentEvents

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.

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

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

diversityEventsEducationComputer Science Department

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.

ITU and Glad Fonden launch research project on digital inclusion

ITU and Glad Fonden launch research project on digital inclusion

diversityResearch

April 19, 2016

The IT University and Glad Fonden are joining forces in a one-year project that will examine the challenges that people with cognitive disabilities are facing in the digital world. The one-year project 'Digital Social Inclusion', led by Associate Professor Morten Hjelholt, has received a DKK 640,000 grant from TrygFonden.

Communication of cultural heritage: Is digitization a must?

Communication of cultural heritage: Is digitization a must?

diversityResearchDigital Design Departmentmedia

February 3, 2016

Massive amounts of money have been spent to digitize the Danish cultural heritage. However interactive installations and comprehensive websites far from always have the desired effect. The research project ‘Det digitale Glyptotek’ will investigate if and how communication of cultural heritage can be enriched by the use of IT.

Networking paves the road for female coders

Networking paves the road for female coders

diversityComputer Science DepartmentAbout ITUstudent life

October 14, 2015

Female_Coders is a new network for female students who are interested in programming. On Monday, October 12, the group held its first workshop at the IT University of Copenhagen.

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