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Big Brother isn’t always as clever as we think

New research questions the value of digital surveillance and big data. Sometimes traditional and less privacy-invasive data can predict human behaviour much more effectively.

“Life in the time of Covid-19” is the focus of the QE Data Challenge co-organized by CDE staff

Associate professor Daniel Spikol and professor Morten Misfeldt participate in the organisation of the 2021 QE Data Challenge.

Leading American researcher and DKK 350 million will take Danish artificial intelligence research to new heights

A new pioneer centre for artificial intelligence research is expected to open in Copenhagen at the end of 2021. Headed by world-leading American AI researcher, Serge Belongie, and with a good DKK 350 million to back it…

Leading American researcher and DKK 350 million will take Danish artificial intelligence research to new heights

A new pioneer centre for artificial intelligence research is expected to open in Copenhagen at the end of 2021. Headed by world-leading American AI researcher, Serge Belongie, and with a good DKK 350 million to back it…

CHAMELEON: New research network focusing on the key role of virtual laboratories

Assistant professor Jesper Bruun is a part of the new Marie Curie Innovative Training Network for European Joint Degrees (CHAMELEON) focusing on virtual laboratories. But what role do virtual laboratories play in…

Classic math conundrum solved: Danish computer scientist has developed a superb algorithm for finding the shortest route

One of the most classic algorithmic problems deals with calculating the shortest path between two points. A more complicated variant of the problem is when the route traverses a changing network—whether this be a road…

How robotics will affect humanity and nature in the future

How will robotic technologies impact wildlife? Will self-driving cars create more or less urban noise? What will the relationship between humans and nature be like in the future? 170 experts weigh in on the global…

Big grant enables young researcher to develop AI solution for pancreatic cancer

With a new grant for research leaders in data science, Assistant Professor Bulat Ibragimov will lead an ambitious project that will leverage the artificial intelligence advances to improve pancreatic cancer treatment…

Computer can determine whether you’ll die from COVID

Using patient data, artificial intelligence can make a 90 percent accurate assessment of whether a person will die from COVID-19 or not, according to new research at the University of Copenhagen. Body mass index (BMI),…

Wood formation can now be followed in real-time - and possibly serve the climate and builders of tomorrow

A genetic engineering method makes it possible to observe how woody cell walls are built in plants. The new research in wood formation, conducted by the University of Copenhagen and others, opens up the possibility of…

CPHSAXS, the In-House Biological Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) Facility at UCPH

CPHSAXS is a state-of-the-art, high-throughput, small-angle X-ray scattering instrument. Through funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the instrument is now in operation as an open facility.

Virtual reality will help us in communicating the social benefits of vaccination

Professor Robert Böhm and Associate Professor Guido Makransky from the Department of Psychology have received funding for developing a virtual reality app to communicate herd immunity in vaccine advocacy.

New Professor investigates differential privacy techniques to protect sensitive data

How do we develop solutions that can make useful data analyses without invading privacy? Is it possible to share data on populations that cannot be traced back to individuals?

The University of Copenhagen establishes a dedicated NLP research section

The University of Copenhagen’s Department of Computer Science has become one of the top places for Natural Language Processing research in Europe.

How Earth’s oddest mammal got to be so bizarre

Often considered the world's oddest mammal, Australia’s beaver-like, duck-billed platypus exhibits an array of bizarre characteristics: it lays eggs instead of giving birth to live babies, sweats milk, has venomous spur…

Danish and Chinese tongues taste broccoli and chocolate differently

Two studies from the University of Copenhagen show that Danes aren’t quite as good as Chinese at discerning bitter tastes. The research suggests that this is related to anatomical differences upon the tongues of Danish…

Recognized Cambridge professor joins DIKU: Will help strengthen fundamental research in quantum computation

Glynn Winskel, who joined DIKU as a part-time Professor on 1 October 2020, is conducting research that plays a central role in advanced applications, both for today's and future computers.

The ever-elusive riddle: What's the best way to cut Christmas cookies?

At some point in life, most people have stood over a rolled-out slab of cookie dough and pondered just how to best cut out cookies with as little waste as possible. Now, even math experts have given up on finding a…

A record number of PhD students has been enrolled at the Department of Computer Science in 2020

Large demand from the industry and increased attention from foundations have boosted the growth of PhD students in computer science at the University of Copenhagen.

New project will support inclusion of people with hearing loss

With support from THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS, a research project will investigate how to strengthen communities for people with hearing loss by creating good social spaces in schools and workplaces.

Professor: There have always been women in gaming, but they are missing in the story-telling

Did you know that world's first eSports champion was a woman? And that some of the first and most popular computer games were developed by women? DIKU's Professor Pernille Bjørn aims to rewrite the history of gaming by…

Students develop tool to predict the carbon footprint of algorithms

Within the scientific community, it is estimated that artificial intelligence — otherwise meant to serve as a means to effectively combat climate change — will become one of the most egregious CO2 culprits should curren…

Inks containing lead were likely used as drier on ancient Egyptian papyri

Analysing 12 ancient Egyptian papyri fragments with X-ray microscopy, University of Copenhagen researchers were surprised to find previously unknown lead compounds in both red and black inks and suggest they were used…

Inks containing lead were likely used as drier on ancient Egyptian papyri

Analysing 12 ancient Egyptian papyri fragments with X-ray microscopy, University of Copenhagen researchers were surprised to find previously unknown lead compounds in both red and black inks and suggest they were used…