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Can AI understand culture, biology and irony? Four research projects receive millions in funding

Can language models learn to understand culture and irony? How do language models actually arrive at the answers they give?

Business Collaboration: NQCP and the POEM Technology Center

A collaboration between the Niels Bohr Institute and the French RIBER gives Denmark a place in the supply chain when it comes to the microchips of the future.

Simulating Nature: A New Quantum Leap in Thermal Physics

Better batteries, cleaner energy and smarter medicine design: This could be the result of a new quantum algorithm that helps computers simulate how materials behave at low temperatures.

New Centre for Core Facilities Strengthens Research Infrastructures

Several major core facilities at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences have merged into a new centre, aiming to strengthen collaboration, streamline resources, and improve access to advanced technologies and…

New Centre for Core Facilities Strengthens Research Infrastructures

Several major core facilities at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences have merged into a new centre, aiming to strengthen collaboration, streamline resources, and improve access to advanced technologies and…

Morten Axel Pedersen in the news commenting on the phenomenon “rawdogging”

Morten Axel Pedersen was interviewed for an article on DR where he commented on the new phenomenon “rawdogging.” Excerpts from the article (in Danish): - Det udtrykker noget ret specifikt om tiden, vi lever i. Alting e…

Big Tech’s Role in the Ukraine War: New article by Center for Military Studies’ Tobias Liebetrau

The support of American technology companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Starlink has been crucial for Ukraine’s ability to fight Russia. Had large tech companies not migrated the Ukrainian public cloud, prevented…

Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO2 capture materials

From waste to valuable resource: Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to convert plastic waste into a climate solution for efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. This is killing two birds wit…

Denmark can now contribute to producing world-class chips

For the first time, Denmark is establishing production of microchip wafers at the leading standard. This makes Denmark a global player in chip production. The new “wafer factory,” which will be part of the University of…

Denmark can now contribute to producing world-class chips

For the first time, Denmark is establishing production of microchip wafers at the leading standard. This makes Denmark a global player in chip production. The new “wafer factory,” which will be part of the University of…

Daisy Lunch Meeting – Sep. 3rd

The first Daisy Lunch meeting of the autumn will take place on September 3rd, where Simon Fiil Svane (UCPH) will present: "Simulating bare soil evaporation using the default Daisy surface parametrisation: The hidden mas…

Digital detox as a status symbol: Morten Axel Pedersen and Kristoffer Albris interviewed for Weekendavisen

DISTRACT researchers Morten Axel Pedersen and Kristoffer Albris have been interviewed for the Danish newspaper Weekendavisen on how digital detox has become a status symbol. The article can be found here

Supercomputer and AI to boost Danish cancer treatment – new project awarded €7 million

With a grant of over €7 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Grand AI Challenge, the AIM@CANCER project will enable researchers to harness the vast amounts of imaging data generated during radiation therapy for…

Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied

What lies behind our dissatisfaction with our screen use – and why does the dissatisfaction rarely lead to action? A new Danish study sheds light on this.

New Head of Department at DIKU: “There must be room for curiosity-driven research”

As of 1 July 2025, Associate Professor Ken Friis Larsen will take up the position as Head of Department at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), following a period as Acting Head of Department.

University of Copenhagen ranked No.1 in Europe for HCI research over the past decade

The HCI researchers at the University of Copenhagen have achieved a significant milestone: their research has been ranked No. 1 in Europe according to the latest data from CSRankings.org.

New research warns of digital dependency in primary schools

Danish primary schools have become dependent on Google technologies. This threatens privacy, democracy, and educational autonomy, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

New podcast explores the digital human

How are digital technologies and data changing what it means to be human? Third Ear has created a podcast series in collaboration with the Center for Tracking and Society and skilled researchers from Denmark and abroad.

Key building block missing to develop successful computer systems: Professor receives major grant to create it

The VILLUM Foundation is awarding Professor Kasper Hornbæk from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen DKK 30 million to make theoretical insights on usability part of computer science.

New paper: ”Deconstructing screen time: The connections between digital use, dissatisfaction, and disconnection“

DISTRACT researchers Malene Hornstrup Jespersen, Kristoffer Albris and Helene Willadsen have just published the paper ”Deconstructing screen time: The connections between digital use, dissatisfaction, and disconnection“…

Ancient grain has huge climate potential and could play a key role in Europe’s future

Sorghum is one of the world’s oldest grains and possesses many traits that can benefit food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. However, the mechanisms behind these traits have long remained a mystery to…

Ancient grain has huge climate potential and could play a key role in Europe's future

Sorghum is one of the world’s oldest grains and possesses many traits that can benefit food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. However, the mechanisms behind these traits have long remained a mystery to…

Daisy User meetings - Spring 2025

This spring, we will host Daisy User Lunch meetings every first Wednesday of the month from 12.30-13.30. The meetings will take place physically at PLEN, in room T532, Thorvaldsensvej 40, and online. For a link to the…

New national centre to strengthen responsible use of artificial intelligence

As part of its strategic AI initiative, the Danish government has taken a groundbreaking step by launching the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Society (CAISA). This national consortium is led by the…