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In this issue of the IMT Newsletter, you can read
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- Peter’s Column
- Disseminating Research Through Podcasts
- When AI Writes: What Should Universities Assess?
- Brief News
- News from Fablab
- Staff Updates
- Call for Contributions to the CSS Lunch Series
- IMT Events
- News from Learning and Development (former EAE)
- IMT publications
- IMT press/media
- About IMT Newsletter
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Dear all,
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After a long, intense and sometimes also difficult year, we are approaching summer vacation. It’s been a long, intense and sometimes challenging year. It was also yet another year characterized by remarkable research achievements, dedicated efforts to deliver great teaching and supervision, and excellent support from our administrative staff. And lots of meetings…
After the summer, we will reform the format for the IMT all-staff meetings. The meetings will have a more distinct focus on research, teaching and impact. That will involve invited speakers and better facilitated shared debates on selected themes. And perhaps less focus on management issues – and an even better selection of songs. It may also entail fewer meetings – but hopefully meetings that you don’t want to miss!
The changing format of all-staff meetings is inspired by discussions in the Department Council and the Local Collaboration Committee on meeting formats where we have reconsidered agendas, roles and formats to make meetings more productive.
We kick off the academic year with the IMT Department Seminar on 20 August in Roskilde Kongres- & Idrætscenter. Here we will focus on the coming RUC “research signatures” and examples of how we can build even more productive research environments. We have an excellent line-up of speakers that I hope will inspire the debates at the seminar.
I wish you all a great summer vacation!
Peter Kjær
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Disseminating Research Through Podcasts
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At The Danish Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education and Care, we continuously work to disseminate our research in formats that can reach a wider range of audiences, including researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
One of these formats is the podcast ‘Barn & Daginstitution’, where we each month explore current themes in early childhood education and care research. In the podcast, host Anna Lind Greiner speaks with researchers from RUC and AAU about topics such as play, language, art, gender, nature, care, inclusion, and norms.
Among the guests, Professor Emeritus Jan Kampmann has discussed the intensification and institutionalization of childhood, Associate Professor Marta Padovan-Özdemir has spoken about equality and diversity in early childhood institutions, and Professor Eva Gulløv has talked about children’s friendships.
To strengthen the podcast’s connection to pedagogical practice, one listener in each episode is given the opportunity to ask the participating researcher a question. In this way, the conversation also takes its point of departure in the questions and dilemmas that are prominent in practice.
As we continue to develop the format along the way, we are also seeing growing engagement. We hope the podcast can serve as inspiration for how research can be communicated in a more accessible way – also for those of you working in entirely different research fields.
If this has sparked your curiosity, you can follow the podcast wherever you usually listen to podcasts.
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When AI Writes: What Should Universities Assess?
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This question was at the heart of the DUN Conference 2026, where discussions moved beyond concerns about cheating and control towards learning, judgement, and academic formation. Rather than asking whether students use generative AI, the challenge is understanding how they use it – and how we, as educators, can support critical, reflective, and responsible engagement with these tools.
At the same time, new questions emerge: Should written assignments remain central to higher education? And what happens to the university’s collective memory if we stop writing things down?
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John Andersen, presentation on the potential of local energy communities, The Climate Reminder (Klimapåmindelsen), 7 May
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Roskilde University researchers Jan Pries-Heje, Morten Hertzum, and Benedicte Fleron, all from the Sustainable Digitalisation research group, have just published ”Projektledelse i en kompleks virkelighed” (Title in English: Project Management in a Complex Reality). This marks the fourth time that Roskilde University, in collaboration with Mannaz, has conducted Denmark’s largest survey of project managers. This year, more than 2,400 respondents participated in the study, which explores, among other topics, the current status of Generative AI, sustainability, and digital transformation, as well as how organisations manage projects in crisis.
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RUC@Roskilde Festival Innovation: Bring your RUC project
This year 54 students are taking 15 projects to Roskilde Festival to use it as a living laboratory. Opening at the festival Tuesday June 30th at 1530. The collaboration is open to all RUC students.
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Fablab RUC is moving
Fablab RUC has almost finished moving from building 9 to building 37 (and 36 and a temporary pavilion next to building 37). We will be here for about 4 years, until the second phase of the pergola renovation is complete. Then we will move to the newly renovated building 12.
Fotos: Nicolas Padfield
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Newly hired Assistent Professor June 2026:
- Lærke Lyndelse - Section of Psychology and Pedagogy
Newly hired PhD student June 2026:
- Maria Bensen Joensen - Section of Health and Society
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Call for Contributions to the CSS Lunch Series – Share Your Thoughts, Reflections, and Dilemmas
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Dear colleague,
Are you researching something that you consider to relate to social sustainability or a closely connected field?
The Centre for Social Sustainability (CSS) organises recurring academic exchanges over Wednesday lunch – the so-called “CSS Lunch Series”.
These lunch sessions are not intended as lectures. We share unfinished reflections, ideas, and dilemmas related to research, problem fields, analyses, applications, and more. All research staff at RUC who are interested in mutual intellectual exchange are welcome to participate.
Sign up now with your own contribution (please send it directly to me katia@ruc.dk to avoid unnecessary email traffic ), and you will receive calendar invitations for the rest of the autumn programme.
Please include:
- Title
- Preferred date: which Wednesday between 12:00 and 13:00 during the autumn semester would suit you
- 4–5 lines describing your unfinished idea or dilemma
Please feel free to write in English so that everyone can take part. However, it is absolutely fine if you would prefer to hold the dialogue lunch session in Danish (please indicate this when signing up).
If you have not participated before, you can read the three principles for participation below:
The principles of the CSS lunch series are:
Reflexivity – To increase dialogue the presentation is maximum 20min about a challenge you experience in your current work on/with social sustainability. You are invited to share your concerns and doubts, and we welcome your open-ended reflections that can be shared and discussed with the participants for the remaining time.
Reciprocity - To increase the atmosphere of mutual exchange and dynamic dialogue - if you are attending one CSS lunch, we expect you to also present your work and matters of concern at some point in the same semester. (The first time you attend, is “free of charge” for you to get acquainted with the format, and the atmosphere). Inclusion - We welcome presentations from all colleagues - new or experienced, and all disciplines are welcome. Whether your work is on/with social sustainability is for you to judge.
The CSS lunch goals are:
Atmosphere of reciprocal exchange: Nurture and support an atmosphere of academic curiosity and reciprocal reflection around a shared topic, namely social sustainability
Network: Strengthen the network of scholars at Roskilde University that work with social sustainability
You can find previous programmes on the CSS website under CSS News.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Katia Dupret
katia@ruc.dk
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June 19
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IMT Summer Seminar
We look forward to a day filled with professional inspiration, good conversations, and plenty of summer atmosphere.
Program
14:20–14:30 Welcome and coffee/cake (Geofagsal 02.1-031)
14:30–16:00 Presentation: AI and research by Jens Christian Bjerring, Aarhus University (Geofagsal 02.1-031)
16:00–17:00 Drinks and socializing (The courtyard, building 02)
17:30– Dinner (The courtyard, building 02)
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June 23
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Mikkel Bygum Hove's defense of his PhD thesis
entitled: Not-Work and the Dialectic of Absence. A Psycho-Societal Life History Study on the Learning, Experience, and Political Psychology of Unemployment
Time: 13-16
Location: Building 03, 03.1-s21, Audi B
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August 18
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IMT Seminar
We are pleased to invite you to a full-day event at Roskilde Congress Center, concluding with dinner in the evening.
The theme of the day is our upcoming research strategies, both at Roskilde University (RUC) and the Department of People and Technology (IMT). The programme will include presentations by RUC researchers and external speakers, interactive workshops, and opportunities for discussion and networking.
We look forward to an inspiring day of reflection, collaboration, and shared exploration of our future research directions.
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September 16
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Seminar:
Leading Co-Creation from a Place-Based Perspective
The Professional Network for Co-Creation and Cross-Sector Collaboration and the Centre for Social Sustainability are jointly hosting a seminar. (The first part of the day is reserved for network members.)
Time: 13:30–16:00
Location: Building 04.2_47
This seminar focuses on the significance of place for collaboration, leadership and change, and on how we can work more effectively with place-based initiatives. What does it really mean to lead when solutions cannot be designed centrally, but must emerge through and within the places, people and relationships of which they are a part?
Open to external participants. The seminar offers an opportunity for both professional inspiration and networking with others working with co-creation and cross-sector collaboration. The programme and registration link will follow.
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June 22. Book launching
Dear colleagues, partners, and friends,
I would like to invite you to the launch of a new book, Start med stedet – hvad er på spil i forandring af landskaber (Start with Place – What Is at Stake in Transforming Landscapes), which I have co-authored with Anne Tortzen and Annika Agger.
The book will be published by Djøf Publishing on 22 June, and we will celebrate the publication at St. Kannikestræde 19, Copenhagen K, on Monday, 22 June, from 3:00 pm, with professional presentations and an opportunity for informal conversation.
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A few words about the book:
How can we transform Danish landscapes without leaving those affected feeling overlooked or overruled?
The climate and biodiversity crises mean that Danish landscapes must be transformed at a pace and scale we have never seen before. Agricultural land is being converted into nature areas, coastlines are being protected, and river valleys are being adapted to climate change. These changes affect many people and evoke strong emotions.
Start med stedet sheds light on the dynamics that unfold both on and “beneath the surface” in collaborations between municipalities, landowners, and local communities. Drawing on three cases, the book provides insight into what is at stake in collaborative efforts to transform places and offers practical approaches to navigating these processes wisely.
This is a book for everyone working with landscape transformation in practice.
I hope to see you there!
Manon de Jongh
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News from Learning and Development (former EAE)
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Academic development for VIP autumn 2026 by Læring og Udvikling/Learning and Development (former EAE) Læring og Udvikling/Learning and Development offers academic development for VIP. We are now ready with our catalogue for autumn 2026
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In addition to planned activities, we also offer consultations and activities on request, planned in cooperation with individual VIP or groups. So do not hesitate to contact us with your questions, thoughts, and ideas. Write us an email, book a meeting, or drop by us in 03.2-W.
We look forward to continued cooperation with you.
Signe Berri
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Covers the period from May 7 to June 14, 2026
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Journal Article and Review - Peer-reviewed
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Pashevich E, Hansen JU. On the Conceptualization of Synthetic Data: Why Not All Synthetic Data are Useful and Some are. Minds and Machines. 2026 May 30;36(2):31. doi: 10.1007/s11023-026-09781-0
Sørensen J, Jakobsen IS, Holen M, Larsen P, Nielsen DS. The importance of everyday life in formation of professional identity among nursing students - A qualitative study. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. 2026;Early view. Epub 2026 May 22. doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2026.04.008
Tiwari V, Gupta R, Geddam R, Awais M, Khan MA, Gadekallu TR et al. Decoding Dyslexia, One Emotion at a Time: An AI-Powered Generative Framework. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing. 2026;Early view. Epub 2026 May 14. doi: 10.1109/TAFFC.2026.3693550
Liveng A, Aamann IC. I døden er vi [ikke] alle lige: "De kommer ikke når jeg kalder. De siger bare: 'Der er nogle, der er endnu mere syge end dig'". Social Kritik:Tidsskrift for social analyse & debat. 2026;177:29-37.
Bjerregaard M, Brødsgaard A, Axelin A, Poulsen I, Carlsen EM. Stable Trends in Clinical Outcomes Before Introduction of Couplet Care in a Danish Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics. 2026;Earlt view. Epub 2026 May 24. doi: 10.1111/apa.70600
Bierschwale D, Gottschewski-Meyer PO, Schoormann T, Knackstedt R. Designing Conversational Agents for Search String Development in Literature Reviews. Communications of the Association for Information Systems. 2026;58(1).
Flores-Puga B, Andersen J, Zuberogoitia A, Frandsen MS, Delica KN. University-City Learning for Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Futures: Two Community-Based Action Research Experiences in Europe. International Journal of Action Research. 2025;21(3):242-263. doi: 10.3224/ijar.v21i3.05
Qiao S, Liu H, Huang M, Guo Q, Wang M, Zhao Z et al. Semi-Supervised Medical Image Segmentation with Dual-View Differential Feature Reinjection. Semi-Supervised Medical Image Segmentation with Dual-View Differential Feature Reinjection. 2026;Early access. Epub 2026. doi: 10.1109/JBHI.2026.3695309
Tiwari V, Gupta R, Telang A, Tiwari A, Geddam R, Awais M et al. AI-enhanced approaches for personalized cardiac treatment: insights from ECG data. npj Systems Biology and Applications. 2026 Apr 16;12:72. doi: 10.1038/s41540-026-00702-6
Longhini J, Kabir ZN, Waldréus N, Konradsen H, Bove DG, Rodriguez AL et al. Attitudes and skills in caring for family caregivers among undergraduate nursing students and influencing factors: A psychometric validation and cross-sectional European study. Nurse Education Today. 2026 Oct;165:107172. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2026.107172
Jørgensen K, Scredi ME, Ougaard KH, Hansen HEB, Heine K, Schuster S et al. Navigating Concurrent Diagnoses With Cancer and Mental Health Disorder: Patients' Perspectives on Personalised Treatment and Care. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2026;Early view. Epub 2026 May. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70367
Røn Larsen M, Højholt C. Participation and Situated Inequality in the Institutions of Children’s Everyday Lives: Development of the Concepts ‘Participation’ and ‘Conflicts’. International Review of Theoretical Psychologies. 2026;3(1):324-344. doi: 10.7146/irtp.v3i1.167393
Ejlertsen C, Seppänen H, Paavilainen E, Svavarsdottir EK, Hraunfjord H, Tryggvadóttir GB et al. “Nothing is the same. We are all changed”: European families' perspectives on adaptation and the nurse's role in supporting them. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2026 Jul;89:404-413. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2026.05.002
Tiwari V, Khare S, Banakhede S, Kushwah P, Geddam R, Awais M et al. Integrated EEG acquisition and modeling system for neurofunctional biomarkers of covert motor intent. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research. 2026 Jun;52:100982. doi: 10.1016/j.sbsr.2026.100982
Christensen S, Rigkos-Zitthen I. Infrastructures of care: beyond the Janus-face of urban community gardens in Copenhagen. Geoforum. 2026 May 23;174:104706. doi: 10.1016/j.geoforum.2026.104706
Lundbak Kofod J, Blackburn P, Brauner T. A complete tableau system for basic hybrid logic with propositional quantification. Logic Journal of the IGPL. 2026 Jun;34(3):jzag022. doi: 10.1093/jigpal/jzag022
Rotvig C, Berg SK, Strömberg A, Holmbom M, Andersen H, Witters F et al. Adolescents' Need for Support When Living With a Parent Having Heart Disease: A Nordic Qualitative Study. Journal of Family Nursing. 2026;Early view. Epub 2026 May 11. doi: 10.1177/10748407261444289
Sylvest-Berg R, Tybjerg GM. Theorizing Situated Inequality in Everyday School Life in a Marginalized Residential Area. International Review of Theoretical Psychologies. 2026;3(1):303-323. doi: 10.7146/irtp.v3i1.167392
Busch-Jensen P. Reframing power: Unpacking the interplay of power and agency. International Review of Theoretical Psychologies. 2026 May;3(1):19-38. doi: 10.7146/irtp.v3i1.167367
Lingegaard S, Matschewsky J, Christensen TB, Oturai NG, Syberg K. Operationalizing circularity in healthcare: Rethinking single-use for sustainable practice. Cambridge Prisms: Plastics. 2026 May 11;4:e11. doi: 10.1017/plc.2026.10047
Sebastiao C, Vybornova A, Viero AR, Aiello LM, Szell M. The trade-off between directness and coverage in transport network growth. Applied Network Science. 2026 Mar 27;11(1):34. doi: 10.1007/s41109-026-00792-5
Albrechtsen MT, Jørgensen L, Poulsen I, Mainz H, Laugesen B. Through a Filter of Empathy and Understanding: Patients' Experiences of Missed Nursing Care. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2026;Early view. Epub 2026 Apr 30. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70338
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Book Chapter - Peer-reviewed
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Pinder D. Lefebvre’s Utopianism: Everyday Life, Space and the Possible–Impossible. In The Anthem Companion to Henri Lefebvre. Anthem Press. 2026. p. 213-230
Larsen TS, Munk NT. Relationel etisk praksis – at koordinere diskursive forskelligheder der skaber nye åbninger for fællesskab. In Andersen AB, Bøje RB, Lang NR, Ottesen AM, editors, Etiske dilemmaer i aktionsforskning. København: FADL's Forlag. 2026. p. 40-55
Fleron B. Digital transformation: Digitalisering eller faktisk transformation? In Gagalon-Shaw D, Pries-Heje J, Siig ME, editors, Projektledelse i en kompleks virkelighed: Mannaz Projektlederundersøgelse 2026. 1. ed. Mannaz A/S. 2026. p. 72-81
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Article Proceedings - Peer-reviewed
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Strohmann T, Eckert LS, Heinz D, Schoormann T, Hoppe-Ludwig C, Ixmeier A. Making the Implicit Explicit: A Human-In-The-Loop AI Pipeline for Excavating and Making Use of Latent Design Knowledge. In vom Brocke J, Kruse LC, Hevner A, Rosemann M, Tremblay MC, Winter R, editors, Design for Better Futures: Beyond the Science of the Artificial. Completed Research : 21st International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2026, Münster, Germany, June 8–10, 2026, Proceedings, Part I. Vol. Part I. Springer. 2026. p. 36-53. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; No. 16605). doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-28316-0_3
Laufer J, Banh L, Schoormann T, Strobel G. Designing Assistive Technologies for Blind and Visually Impaired: Problem Understanding and Design Objectives. In vom Brocke J, Kruse LC, Hevner A, Rosemann M, Tremblay MC, Winter R, editors, Design for Better Futures: Beyond the Science of the Artificial. Completed Research: 21st International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2026, Münster, Germany, June 8–10, 2026, Proceedings, Part I. Vol. Part I. Springer. 2026. p. 109-127. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 16605). doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-28316-0_7
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Editor / Photographer
Niels Hilfling Nielsen
Contributions and images
Next issue of the IMT Newsletter
Deadline: August 20, 2026
Next issue: September 4, 2026
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