Department of Computer Science

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The University of Copenhagen lands 9 out of 12 new data science grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation

With its new major Data Science Initiative, the Novo Nordisk Foundation makes it clear that data…

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…

New research project investigates: Can technology ensure a fair process for asylum seekers?

By combining methods from law, computer science, and health sciences, a new research project aims t…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Researchers take a stand on algorithm design for job centers: Landing a job isn't always the right goal

Algorithms that assess the risk of citizens becoming unemployed are currently being tested in a…