Department of Green Technology

The concept of excellence in science has evolved significantly over the past decades. Whereas it has traditionally emphasized individual achievement, disciplinary specialization, and publication metrics, the future may place greater value on collaborative and interdisciplinary work, societal relevance, diversity and inclusion, and overall research integrity. These shifts reflect changing societal values, technological advances, funding structures, and evolving scientific priorities.This D-IAS Wild Wednesday be an interactive question-driven, joint auditorium-wide , open-ended discussion on how “excellence in science” might be redefined if we imagine a scenario where publications, citations, and grants are no longer central measures. Instead, excellence could be assessed through participation in collaborative networks, contributions to societal impact, integrity, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion.Our discussion will be guided by address key themes, including:[list][*]Foundational Questions[*]Measurement & Metrics[*]Collaboration[*]Diversity & Responsibility[*]Global and Evolving Perspectives[*]Futures and Reform[/list]This Wild Wednesday is organised by Carsten Rahbek, DIAS Chair of Science (Department of Biology)Open for all - no registration needed.

Regulatory requirements don't have to be a barrier to innovation – on the contrary, they can pave the way to market.

Want to know what is going on behind the scenes at IMADA?Come and join us for 2 x 20 min. inspiring talks while you enjoy a free “casual after-work” beer with your fellow student, colleague or teacher.This time Assistant Professor Manuel Penschuck (Topic: An Algorithm Engineering Case Study: Random Shuffling) and Assistant Professor Kevin Aguyar Brixd (Topic: TBD) will each spend 20 minutes each telling you about their current research.

Want to know what is going on behind the scenes at IMADA?Come and join us for 2 x 20 min. inspiring talks while you enjoy a free “casual after-work” beer with your fellow student, colleague or teacher.This time Assistant Professor Manuel Penschuck (Topic: An Algorithm Engineering Case Study: Random Shuffling) and Assistant Professor Kevin Aguyar Brix (Topic: Complexity in Symbolic Dynamics) will each spend 20 minutes each telling you about their current research.

This lecture will explore the evolution and impact of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study over the past thirty years and how it has shaped our understanding of global health patterns, from tracking mortality and disability to revealing shifting trends in diseases, injuries, and risk factors worldwide. We will discuss key insights that have shaped policy and research, highlight the study’s influence on public health priorities, and examine emerging challenges and opportunities for the next generation of global health measurement About the speakerEmmanela Gakidou is Professor and Associate Chair for Academic Programs at the Department of Health Metrics Sciences, and Senior Director of Organizational Development and Training at IHME. As a quantitative methodologist, she has played a key role in the measurement of the health effects of some of the largest risk factors in the Global Burden of Disease Study, including violence against children and women, alcohol, tobacco and obesity, as well as measuring the impact of key prevention and treatment interventions. She is also leading the work on measuring the burden of disease that is attributable to social determinants of health, which will start by illuminating the impact of education on health. She is passionate about expanding the uptake of gold-standard methodologies in global health research and promoting the use of sound evidence to drive effective health policies through investing in the next generation of global health leaders.VenueDIAS Auditorium, Krogene VSDU Campus OdenseOpen for all - no registration neeed

On 18 November, we go to the ballot box. Whether we vote red, blue or green, the local elections are a reminder that local politics is a shared endeavour. But what happens when the votes are counted and how does the political landscape shape our shared future?Join us on 21 November at Odense Adelige Jomfrukloster as we zoom in on Denmark's political development in the wake of the municipal elections. The Danish Institute for Advanced Study and Word Festival invite you to an afternoon in the spirit of democracy - two of Denmark's sharpest social debaters will set the tone:Lisbeth KnudsenDirector of Strategy at Altinget and Mandag Morgen, former editor-in-chief and one of the most influential profiles in the Danish media and democracy debate.Ulrik KjærProfessor of Political Science at the University of Southern Denmark and one of Denmark's leading experts on local democracy and political structures.The event will feature short presentations from Knudsen and Kjær, after which we will open up for a joint debate with the audience.Sten Rynning, Director of DIAS and professor at the University of Southern Denmark, will lead the conversation.This event is free to attend, but has limited seating - registration is required.SIGN UP HEREWhen and whereFriday 21 November at 14.00-16.00Karen Brahe Auditorium in Odense Adelige JomfruklosterAlbani Torv 6, 5000 Odense CPlease note: This event is in Danish.Odense Adelige Jomfrukloster is located approx. 50 metres from the light rail stop at Albani Torv.The Karen Brahe Auditorium is located in the red half-timbered house at the address.

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Southern Denmark hereby announces Lasse Nielsen's doctoral oral defence (dr.phil.).  The defence will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10.00 a.m. at Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M in room O100.

This lecture will provide some historical perspective on the rise of protectionism in today’s world, drawing on evidence from the mercantilist period of the early modern period, as well as the 19th and 20th centuries.