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Food

If we are to feed the growing population, we need to make food production more sustainable.
Metro on bridge in a green area near Ørestad, Copenhagen

Green transportation

The transportation sector is emitting more and more CO2 from cars, trucks, airplanes and shipping. To reverse this trend, more of the known solutions and technologies need to come into play.

Artificial intelligence

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have never been faster. The technology seems to hold almost unlimited potential, and it is hard to imagine where it will all end.

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President: New government gives research and technology a key role in Denmark’s future

The President of DTU is very positive about the new government’s ambitions for education, research, technology and digitalization.
For DTU, a top-three ranking in Ingeniørens Profilanalyse 2026 highlights the university’s strong position among engineers.

DTU ranks among Denmark’s most popular engineering workplaces

For the second year in a row, engineers rank DTU as the third most popular engineering workplace in Denmark, according to a profile analysis conducted by Teknologiens Mediehus. 

DTU Technology key to new climate mission on the International Space Station

NASA’s CLARREO Pathfinder has been launched into space to the International Space Station (ISS) to collect more precise climate data using navigation and positioning technology developed and built at DTU Space.

The cost of damage: Coastal residents pay a heavy price for storm surges

A new analysis from DTU shows that households affected by storm surges incur significant out-of-pocket costs and spend hundreds of hours on clean-up and reconstruction – in addition to government compensation. Furthermore, almost 40 per cent of the owners have experienced physical or mental consequences.
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Through a number of current topics, we focus on how DTU's research creates value for society and people and delivers technical solutions to the major societal challenges.
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04 June 2026

President: New government gives research and technology a key role in Denmark’s future

The President of DTU is very positive about the new government’s ambitions for education, research, technology and digitalization.
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University affairs

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04 June 2026

DTU Startup Day brings ideas, capital and industry together under one roof

More than 70 technology-based startups showcased their prototypes and business cases at the innovation hub DTU Skylab on 2 June. The day brought together tech entrepreneurs, investors and partners around one shared goal: bringing new technology to market faster.

01 June 2026

Division at DTU Management wins Research Environment Prize

A good research environment is about more than academic results. It is also about trust, support, and valuing everyone’s contributions, which is precisely why Division of Technology and Business has received the Danish Young Academy’s Research Environment Prize 2026.
For DTU, a top-three ranking in Ingeniørens Profilanalyse 2026 highlights the university’s strong position among engineers.

22 May 2026

DTU ranks among Denmark’s most popular engineering workplaces

For the second year in a row, engineers rank DTU as the third most popular engineering workplace in Denmark, according to a profile analysis conducted by Teknologiens Mediehus. 
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Events

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Signup Deadline for Next Generation Digital Action 2026

15. May 23:59 - 08. Nov 11:25 | A global youth initiative that is part of Digital Tech Summit 2026 to enable diverse youth-led ideas, perspectives and action on digital technologies transforming societies – leaving no one behind.

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Signup for Discover Universal Design

29. May 08:00 - 18. Nov 20:30 | Join us for this fall's edition of Discover Universal Design, where you will meet engineers, designers, and architects working with Universal Design.

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Farewell reception for University Director Claus Nielsen

10. Jun 15:00 - 17:00 | After 19 years at DTU, University Director Claus Nielsen has decided to resign. DTU would like to thank Claus for his great efforts over the years. A farewell reception will be held for colleagues and partners.

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PhD defence - Chiku Parida

12. Jun 13:00 - 16:00

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