News from the department
Announcement
03.09.2024
Professor Francesco Sannino appointed as Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Physics
Professor Francesco Sannino has assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious journal Annals of Physics of Elsevier beginning September 1, 2024. Sannino brings a wealth of expertise and vision to this role, continuing the journal's tradition of publishing groundbreaking research in the field of theoretical physics.
USE Center
22.08.2024
SDU Professor Plays a Key Role in a Historically Large Research Program
The SDU center FNUG (Center for Research in Science Education and Communication), led by Professor Connie Svabo, is a strategic partner in the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education – USE Center.
Quantum Communication
21.08.2024
Denmark’s new quantum-secure network starts in a forest
Researchers and technicians are laying a cornerstone to secure Denmark’s leadership in quantum communication while also protecting against the threat posed by quantum computers in the wrong hands.
Grant
20.06.2024
Sapere Aude grant to Konstantin Wernli
Konstantin Wernli from Centre for Quantum Mathematics, IMADA, has received DKK 6,2 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark to start his own research group.
News
08.05.2024
Innovation Fund Denmark invests in the development of a topological fault tolerant quantum computer
Innovation Fund Denmark has just signed an investment agreement with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) for a 5-year research project: TopQC2X – Topological Photonic Quantum Computing and its applications with the project total of DKK 23,7 million.
People news
01.05.2024
New Honorary Fellow at University of Southern Denmark
Darlene Cavalier has been appointed by the Faculty of Science in collaboration with Citizen Science Knowledge Center as an Honorary Fellow for a 5-year period.
Digitization
21.03.2024
Have you used a supercomputer today?
Supercomputers are ready to boost your research both here at SDU and at a number of other Danish universities. But what difference can supercomputers make? This was the focus when the Danish e-infrastructure Consortium (DeiC) visited SDU.
Portrait
20.03.2024
You Lost to the Girl?!
A Portrait of Joan Boyar, Recently Retired Professor in Computer Science at IMADA.
Feature
13.03.2024
When is something artificial intelligence?
Is artificial intelligence really as intelligent as we think? PhD student Jonas Vistrup from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SDU, challenges our perception of AI in this feature article. From ELIZA to ChatGPT, gain insight into what really makes a machine intelligent.
Ph.-d.-stipendiat
04.01.2024
What we know and understand, we care for
The stay-at-home mom and sustainability enthusiast who chose to use her powers for research in science education. An interview with Katrine Bergkvist Borch, PhD student at the Research Center for Science Education and Communication at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SDU.
News from the faculty
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.
Workplace culture
21.02.2025
New function aims to ensure better support for employees experiencing abusive actions
To strengthen the handling of offensive acts in the workplace, the Faculty of Science has created a new function: Resource person in connection with harassment cases. The function is carried out by Suba S. Lindholm, who is currently the deputy head of the PhD school and secretary of the Gender Equality Committee.
A word from the dean
06.02.2025
The plans for DARA
The job posting for a Managing Director is out now, and we expect to have the first fellowship posting in June
A word from the dean
16.01.2025
We are in the beginning of an exciting year
With a new campus in Vejle and a record setting grant for a research academy, our faculty is going to have a big year.
Re-organisation
12.12.2024
New organisation at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy will increase employee involvement
More employee groups will now be represented in the department's management group after a new organisation came into effect at the beginning of December
News from SDU
05.05.2025
Exclusive and Free Concert at SDU Odense
Come and experience choral music in the foyer (Atrium Courtyard) of the University Library of Southern Denmark in Odense, when the vocal ensemble Musica Ficta performs on Thursday, May 8 at 5 PM.
01.05.2025
Do you know a student who deserves an award?
Now you can nominate a student for one of SDU’s two new Annual Celebration Awards.
01.05.2025
SDU’s own translation tool is ready for use
The University of Southern Denmark is now making it possible to use artificial intelligence (AI) to translate internal news items and other brief texts. What is special about the AI-based translation tool is that it contains an SDU term list, so that the names of the University’s centres, departments and the like are translated correctly.
MedTech Odense
30.04.2025
MedTech Odense identifies pioneering project and opens for first calls
MedTech Odense is ready to distribute funds to researchers and clinicians. The funds are awarded to research and innovation projects with the potential to create the patient treatments of the future with new health technology.
EPICUR
29.04.2025
EPICUR opens the doors to European learning communities for SDU students and lecturers
– and provides easy access to academic development in an international environment.
28.04.2025
Technical Services will be absent on several dates in May
Service and Logistics will be "out of office" on May 9, and the entire Technical Services team will be absent on May 20–21. Therefore, there will be changes in the daily operations of Service and Logistics.
EPICUR
25.04.2025
EPICUR Forum 2025 at SDU
Do you want to help develop research and learning initiatives with a focus on sustainable transformation – and at the same time strengthen SDU's European collaboration?
Phishing campaign
14.04.2025
SDU to conduct another phishing campaign
Soon, another fake email will likely land in the inboxes of all SDU employees. SDU IT is once again launching a phishing campaign to maintain focus on being cautious before clicking on links or anything else that could compromise the university and its staff.
SDU Vejle
08.04.2025
New IT and STEM Programmes Approved for SDU Vejle
Eight new IT and STEM programs will lay the foundations for an international research and education environment at the new campus.
04.04.2025
The University of Southern Denmark has joined the National Alliance for the Advancement of Basic Skills
Through knowledge sharing within the alliance, SDU hopes both to learn from others and to inspire workplaces to strengthen basic skills as a pathway to well-being and professional development.