News from the department
SDU Vejle
30.10.2025
The first LEGO® Chair has been found for SDU Vejle
The appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chair heads of centre at the University of Southern Denmark's new campus in Vejle sets a clear research direction for the new research and education environment.
SDU Vejle
30.10.2025
The first LEGO® Chair has been found for SDU Vejle
The appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chair heads of centre at the University of Southern Denmark's new campus in Vejle sets a clear research direction for the new research and education environment.
In the spotlight
30.10.2025
All roads should lead to Vejle
With the appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chairs for the new campus, SDU gains a high-profile researcher who brings both expertise and love to Vejle.
Researcher Q&A
29.09.2025
Music and Physics Have Much in Common
Physicist Francesco Sannino almost always works with classical music in the background – often Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Rachmaninov, or Shostakovich. The structure and rhythm of the music help him think.
Scientist Q&A
12.09.2025
What We Prove Mathematically Today Will be Just as True in 100 Years
As a child, Professor David Kyed dreamed of becoming an archaeologist. But when it came time to choose his path, mathematics captured his interest. Today he is a researcher and dedicated to exploring the theoretical frontiers of mathematics.
Portrait
10.09.2025
The lifeguard from Lake Constance who became a Professor in Odense
Portrait of Achim Schroll – retiring professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SDU.
Grant
05.09.2025
ERC Starting Grant of DKK 11 million to Computer Scientist Lars Rohwedder
With this grant from the European Research Council, Lars Rohwedder will now establish his own research group.
In Memoriam
04.08.2025
In Memoriam: Hans Jørgen Munkholm
Former Head of Department at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and Dean of the Faculty of Science, Hans Jørgen Munkholm, has passed away at the age of 85. He is remembered for his research, his teaching and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on both the university and his surroundings.
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.
News from the faculty
A word from the dean
21.11.2025
More basic funding and more innovation
SDU will receive more basic funding beginning next year. While half will help strengthen our operations the other half has to drive more innovation
A word from the dean
30.10.2025
Minister visits SDU eScience Centre
Monday, minister for Digital Affairs Caroline Stage visited SDU eScience Centre and got to see our impressive HPC
Study administration
09.10.2025
Focusing on a safe transition
A new frame work for the study administration will strengthen collaboration across faculties as well as secure and maintain the close collaboration between administrative workers and the faculty's educators.
Funding
09.10.2025
New project fee and securing external funds
From 1 January 2026, the project fee will be raised from 10 % to 20 % for external research projects.
A word from the dean
09.10.2025
Education and Research Policy Summit
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science is working on a new research strategy to be presented in 2025.
A word from the vice dean
18.09.2025
Educational development and inspiration
Read this brief from Vice Dean for Education Poul Nielsen.
A word from the dean
18.09.2025
Technology Resilience in the Nordics - Inspiration from Sweden and Finland
"It was inspiring to see how technology development is integrated into building knowledge-based businesses and closely linked to both security and sustainability."
Admissions
29.08.2025
Welcome to 1,188 new students
The Faculty of Science is expanding its record-high intake from 2024 and is making overall progress on both bachelor's and master's degree programmes in 2025
A word from the dean
29.08.2025
Study start, celebration and community
Never before have so many chosen to study at our faculty. The size and the vibrance of our study start makes this obvious.
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
News from SDU
MedTech Odense
04.12.2025
Twenty projects are the first to receive IDEA and CONCEPT funding from MedTech Odense
New opportunities to apply for funding in 2026.
We Drive Green
03.12.2025
Going Green 2025 – everyday logistics turned into 232,617 green kilometres
A total of 370 employees from SDU participated, who together travelled 232,617 green kilometres to and from work. This results in a total CO₂ saving of more than 40,000 kg CO₂ – the equivalent of five trips around the world.
Technical Services
01.12.2025
Here are the rules for hanging Christmas decorations
December is just around the corner - and it's important to familiarise yourself with the rules for hanging Christmas decorations from Technical Services to ensure fire safety and free escape routes.
Climate
27.11.2025
New theme page gathers SDU’s climate efforts
SDU has launched Climate at SDU – a new shared platform for research, education and climate operations.
Research in practice
26.11.2025
Four research environments excel in Open Science
The Danish Centre for Rural Research, the SDU Centre for Energy Informatics, the Centre for Public Health in Greenland, and Chemistry and Pharmacy recently received awards for their work to make research articles and research data as available as possible to people who can use the research in practice.
Phishing
20.11.2025
SDU launches phishing campaign
As part of SDU's ongoing information security training, a phishing campaign will take place soon.
20.11.2025
Help for event and conference organisers
A new service page on SDUnet provides in-depth guidance on all the elements that ensure a smooth organisation of the event. The page is relevant for both researchers and administrative staff.
14.11.2025
Systematic sharing of application feedback will strengthen SDU's funding success
A new initiative in 2025 encourages researchers to share feedback on funding applications with their local research support. The goal is to achieve better applications and provide more targeted advice across the university.
04.11.2025
Obituary for John Erik Hansen
It is with great sadness that we have received the news that our colleague John Erik Hansen passed away on 19 October 2025.
SDU Vejle
30.10.2025
The first LEGO® Chair has been found for SDU Vejle
The appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chair heads of centre at the University of Southern Denmark's new campus in Vejle sets a clear research direction for the new research and education environment.