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Technical University of Denmark

What we do

For almost two centuries DTU, Technical University of Denmark, has been dedicated to fulfilling the vision of H.C. Ørsted—the father of electromagnetism—who founded the university in 1829 to develop and create value using the natural sciences and the technical sciences to benefit society. DTU is a vibrant elite technical university, recognized for its high level of international research and its sought-after graduates. Through collaboration, our staff and students reach out to the world and work across disciplines to create value, welfare, and growth by developing technologies that work in a globalized world, transcending social and cultural differences. At DTU, we believe in technology as a means for necessary change, and we see the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a platform for the University’s activities.

Latest Posts

In Denmark, agriculture makes up almost 2/3 of our land and oftentimes one crop is grown in huge areas. That's hurting the biodiversity, but agricultural robots can help do away with monoculture, and a new DTU project will pave the way for that future.

Agricultural robots can help improve biodiversity

A DTU startup has developed a new sensor for monitoring patients in an easier, smarter, and better way, with major potential socio-economic benefits.

Smart patch will improve patients' sleep

Quantum computers are being manufactured and used. But they cannot yet make the large-scale calculations that are expected to be possible in the future.

The quantum computer exists, but is not all that powerful

Although 3D printing was predicted to be more widespread than it has turned out to be, the technology is still undergoing enormous development. Senior Researcher David Bue is in charge of establishing DTU’s giant ‘3D printing playground’, where new records for miniature printing are currently being set.

3D printing is great, but not for everyone

Researchers at DTU have set out to create novel tools to identify internet-of-things gadgets that leave the door open to hacker attacks. Knowing where these devices are and making them secure is a powerful weapon in the fight against attackers.

Setting out to sink the internet's digital ghost ships

We need better control over our personal data if we are to keep hackers and commercial interests from knowing our every move. DTU plays an important role in a large EU-funded research project developing a digital vault that lets you manage who has access to your personal data.

Taking back privacy control