01 MAR DTU expert calls for increased focus after IPCC report In Denmark, the biggest climate threat is flooding due to rising sea levels that will affect many of our coastlines. Climate adaptation Environmental technology
11 FEB Educational collaboration for a sustainable future DTU and the Royal Danish Academy are initiating a strategic educational collaboration to encourage and promote innovation aimed at the sustainable transition. Environmental technology Climate adaptation Innovation and product development Building design
10 FEB Organizational change creates new departments at DTU To support DTU’s strategy to develop sustainable technology for people and create stronger research environments, the University is now reorganizing its research in key... Construction materials Climate adaptation Earth observation Electrotechnology
13 JAN DTU embarks on a hunt for enzymes to convert CO2 Scientists are identifying enzymes that are extremely efficient at utilizing CO2 directly from the air and converting it into new chemicals and bio-fuels. CO2 separation and CO2 storage Climate adaptation Enzymes and proteins Bioenergy Energy systems Energy production
12 JAN DTU enters wide-ranging CCUS partnership DTU is joining forces with 18 stakeholders to implement a roadmap for carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Energy efficiency Energy storage Energy production Energy systems CO2 separation and CO2 storage Climate adaptation
14 OCT Circular construction improves utilization of resources A sector development report from DTU recommends that the players in the construction sector join forces on large test projects and scaling of circular construction. Climate adaptation CO2 separation and CO2 storage Waste management Environmental technology Life cycle analysis Innovation and product development Construction materials Building design
22 SEP DTU is part of the world's first research center on CO2 capture DTU contributes development of enzymes to a new research center, which will remove CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into raw materials. CO2 separation and CO2 storage Climate adaptation Environmental technology Innovation and product development Enzymes and proteins
12 AUG DTU develops sustainability throughout the University DTU’s campus is used as a Living Lab for the development of sustainable solutions in new builds, energy supply, operation, and waste sorting. Climate adaptation Waste management Environmental technology
12 MAY Students tackle climate challenges in the water sector International students and startups are taking part in the finals of the Next Generation Water Action initiative with proposals for solving problems caused by drought... Climate adaptation Waste water and water discharge Water supply Environmental technology Entrepreneurship Production technology
23 APR Student start-up aim to stimulate green electricity production The Reel student project receives the award as DTU student startup of the year for its creation of financing agreements which allow citizens and small and medium-sized... Innovation and product development Entrepreneurship Climate adaptation Electricity supply Energy production Energy technology