News from the department
Biogeochemistry
10.07.2025
After 50 Expeditions, Ronnie N. Glud is Rewriting Deep-Sea Science
Professor. Deep-sea explorer. Adventurer in the ”dark”. Ronnie N. Glud has explored some of the most remote and deepest parts of the ocean. He now knows that the dark, cold depths are far less barren and isolated than we once imagined.
Pollution
08.07.2025
Phosphorus is Destroying our Lakes – Could LakeBots and Hemp help?
Only very few of Denmark’s lakes are in good ecological condition. Biologist Kasper Reitzel wants to change that. His idea: Use LakeBots to vacuum phosphorus-rich sediment from the lakebed, clean it with hemp, and return it to the fields as fertilizer.
Methane emissions
10.06.2025
Are We Forcing Seabed Microbes to Produce More Greenhouse Gases?
Every day, coastal seabed microbes are exposed to pollution from wastewater containing organic pollutants from drug residues, personal care products, etc. This may be triggering them to produce more methane, warns environmental chemist Tetyana Gilevska.
Deep Sea
23.05.2025
The Seabed is Breathing. If We Listen, We Can Learn About the Future’s Climate
At the bottom of the world’s deep oceans, the sediments breathe — a quiet yet vital process that shapes everything from climate to biodiversity. Wenjie Xiao is working to understand how this affects our planet — and what it might reveal about the climate of the future.
Biogeochemistry
24.03.2025
Scientists Uncover Hidden Process Behind Nitrous Oxide Formation
A newly discovered chemical reaction sheds light on an unexpected source of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, in both marine and freshwater environments.
Grants
17.12.2024
Eight NAT Researchers Receive Funding from the Carlsberg Foundation
Approximately DKK 20 million for eight different research projects has been awarded to the Faculty of Science from the Carlsberg Foundation. Among them are two Semper Ardens: Accelerate grants of DKK 7 million each.
Nature Restoration
05.12.2024
New Stone Reefs in Odense Fjord Aim to Boost Biodiversity
Stone reefs are important habitats for aquatic animals. Now, two new reefs are being created in Odense Fjord, and the partners behind the project hope for improved biodiversity.
Citizen Science
21.11.2024
Owl Pellets and Bite Marks on Nuts: Take a Walk in the Forest and Help Researchers Track Dormice
The hazel dormouse is rare in Denmark. It is found ion Funen and Zealand, and it was recently spotted in Jutland. Now, a biologist from SDU and Naturama is asking for help to determine where it lives by looking for signs such as owl pellets and bite marks on nuts.
Ocean Resarch
05.11.2024
73 Million DKK to Improve Understanding of the Ocean's Nitrogen Cycle and Its Impact on Climate
Professor Bo Thamdrup from the Department of Biology is part of a new international research collaboration that has received approximately 73 million DKK from the EU. This project aims to investigate how large quantities of nitrogen are lost from certain low-oxygen regions in the oceans.
Micro biology
23.10.2024
Microbes Feed on Iron: New Study Reveals How They Do It
Corroding microbes are a costly menace for industries relying on hidden and underground iron structures like sprinklers and oil pipelines. A recent study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark sheds light on the mechanisms behind microbial-induced corrosion (MIC), offering insights that could help prevent damage.
News from the faculty
A word from the dean
03.07.2025
A summer greeting from the dean
It's been a busy, but great spring for our faculty as we prepare for a well-deserved summer holiday
Strategy
19.06.2025
Status: The faculty's 2025 strategy is replaced by the 2030 strategy
In five years, the Faculty of Science has undergone rapid development. External revenue has doubled and student enrollment is at a record high. Despite growth and busyness, well-being has increased. The faculty management is taking stock of the 2025 strategy, while the 2030 strategy is under way.
A word from the dean
19.06.2025
First time at Folkemødet with our own event
At this year's Folkemøde, the faculty was part of the programme as an organiser for the first time. We will be back next year - even stronger.
A word from the dean
22.05.2025
Internationalising Danish research
A necessity in a new geopolitical reality.
A word from the dean
01.05.2025
Big award goes to students from our faculty
Startup with roots in iGEM takes home prize at SDU Startup Night 2025
A word from the dean's office
10.04.2025
The ambition for the faculty is continued growth
Students admissions as well as research activities are expected to grow at the Faculty of Science.
A word from the vice dean
20.03.2025
Introduction to the new students
Read this brief from Vice Dean for Education Poul Nielsen.
A word from the dean
20.03.2025
Number of applicants increases
The number of applicants is increasing compared to last year for both bachelor's and master's programmes.
A word from the vice dean
27.02.2025
A few administrative changes due to the new pedagogical framework
Read this brief from Vice Dean for Education Poul Nielsen.
A word from the dean
27.02.2025
Regarding the Danish Institute in Damascus
The lifting of EU sanctions against Syria gives hope for the Danish Institute in Damascus, says Dean Marianne Holmer, who is SDU's representative on the board.
News from SDU
Applications 2025
05.07.2025
Strong interest in SDU's education programmes
Despite new admission requirements, SDU is experiencing an overall increase in applications. The university's education programmes are attracting great interest from Danish and international applicants, and new programmes such as Psychology in Esbjerg are attracting record numbers of applicants.
SDU IT
04.07.2025
Phishing campaign results May 2025
In May 2025, SDU IT ran a simulated phishing campaign where SDU employees received a false warning that their Google account had been accessed from a new section/unit
Staffing
04.07.2025
Summer closure/opening hours in Central Administration
Here is an overview of the different sections/units in the Central Administration's staffing during the summer holiday period.
The Contemplation Room in Odense
30.06.2025
SDU closes its contemplation room permanently
On 30 June 2025, the management at SDU decided to close the contemplation room permanently.
Status for the Restructuring
26.06.2025
Cross-collaboration to strengthen the study administration of the future
How can we use our resources better - and how can SDU create a study administration that is more efficient, can deliver high quality and is prepared for the implementation of a new student information system?
EPICUR
26.06.2025
Citizen Science at European level: EPICUR summer school at SDU
On 24-25 June, SDU hosted the Expanding Citizen Science Summer School – an interdisciplinary event under the EU alliance EPICUR, bringing together researchers, students and staff from nine universities in seven European countries.
26.06.2025
SDU has been awarded the EU’s HR Excellence in Research Award
The University of Southern Denmark has now officially been awarded the EU's HR Excellence in Research Award. This emphasises SDU's commitment to creating the best possible environment for researchers
Research policy
25.06.2025
Would you like to help shape the EU’s research policy?
On 1 July, Denmark takes over the EU Presidency. This gives SDU researchers unique opportunities to take part in important discussions about the role of research and innovation in the Europe of the future.
RANKING 2025
25.06.2025
SDU moves up in recognised ranking list
The University of Southern Denmark moves up to its highest ranking ever at number 303 on the recognised ranking list from QS. This places SDU fourth best among Universities Denmark, where SDU has also delivered the biggest improvement compared to last year.
Savings
24.06.2025
Government announces cuts to public administration – including universities
The government has launched a multi-year work plan that proposes extensive administrative downsizing in the state towards 2030. The universities must contribute, but how – and to what extent – is still unclear.