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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…

Phd Course August 2025

This years PhD course on Daisy will take place 25/08 - 29/08 at Copenhagen University. See the flyer here and register for the course through the PhD. course catalogue of Copenhagen University. If you have any…

We are facing a technological revolution, and Denmark can lead the way

Morten Axel Pedersen is one of the authors of the recently published opinion piece entitled “Forskere: Vi står over for en teknologisk revolution, og Danmark kan vise vejen” (EN: “Researchers: We are facing a…

Morten Axel Pedersen in CPHDOX debate: AI and art in focus

On the 30th of March, Morten Axel Pedersen will participate in a conversation with Rasmus Kloster Bro, Janet Frances Rafner and Kristoffer Ørum about how AI is changing artistic creation. The debate is hosted as part of…

Daisy 7 available for all platforms

The new Daisy version 7 is now available for all platforms 🌼 featuring a new SOM-turnover-parameterization, a new ammonium-sorption parameterization, new standard definitions for colloids and tracers and a new option to…

Daisy 7 Launch meeting 19th of March

Daisy version 7 will soon be available for all platforms featuring an updated ammonium sorption, updated Soil Organic Matter breakdown and a new python interface, among other things. In addition, we have a new Daisy…

Hanzhi Wang awarded for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation

Hanzhi Wang awarded the 2024 China Computer Federation (CCF) Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

AI creates new winners and losers in the labour market

Demand for professional skills has changed significantly since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, according to a new international study.

Kristoffer Albris in the news commenting on the migration from Tiktok to Rednote

DISTRACT researcher Kristoffer Albris was in an article on TV2.dk, where he commented on the American trend of users migrating from Tiktok to the Chinese social media platform “Rednote.” He also participated in a …

Professor Rasmus Pagh Receives International Recognition as ACM Fellow

Professor Rasmus Pagh has been named a 2024 Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), a prestigious honor awarded to leading researchers in computing. This recognition highlights his significant…

DISTRACT conference in the news: debating unnecessary panic considering social media

On December 5th 2024, a debate based on the DISTRACT conference “Weapons of Mass Distraction” was published in the Danish newspaper Politiken. The debate mentions several speakers from the conference and their main…

Newsletter December 2024

This newsletter includes important information on the below mentioned topics. We encourage everyone to review the relevant sections carefully, as some of these updates may have an impact on daily activities. New…

"Weapons of Mass Distraction?" Conference held in November

On the 14th and 15th November 2024 DISTRACT hosted the conference "Weapons of Mass Distraction?"

Jakub Tětek awarded Best Paper Distinction at FOCS'24

Jakub Tětek, PhD student from BARC, has ben awarded Best Paper Distinction at FOCS 2024.