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Signe B. Clemmensen receives research award

Signe B. Clemmensen from the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography Research Unit (EBB) at the Department of Public Health has received the Schroll Junior Research Prize for Excellence 2026.

PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre

PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre

PhD Oral Defence Session Cand.scient.san.publ. Nanna Herning Svensson

Declining fertility is a huge problem for Denmark

We know a lot about why Danes are having fewer children, but not nearly enough to do anything about it. Rune Lindahl-Jacobsen, Professor of Epidemiology and Biodemography, takes us through the factors at play. And offers his take on a path to the solution.

SDU Bevæger Sig to continue until 2031

Following a successful 2026 edition of SDU Bevæger Sig, there are plans for further events and initiatives for SDU staff, as the scheme has been extended.

How SDU puts its AI policy into practice

Artificial intelligence is intended to contribute to the quality of the university’s work. SDU’s AI policy sets out the framework, whilst specific guidelines and skills development are designed to support its use in day-to-day operations.

From a royal inauguration to a shared celebration over 60 years

The University of Southern Denmark is celebrating its 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we are highlighting some of the traditions and characteristics that have their roots in the university’s early days and which still characterise SDU today. This time, the focus is on the Annual University Celebration. On Friday, around 4,000 students and staff will gather for the university’s biggest celebration.

SDU to lead EPICUR’s work on the skills of the future

On 1 November, a new two-year project period begins for the European university alliance EPICUR. Several of the alliance’s joint initiatives are to be integrated into the universities’ standard practices, and SDU will be responsible for work on the skills of the future.

New electric cars on their way to the SDU Shared Car Fleet

SDU is replacing the last 25 petrol and diesel cars in the shared car fleet with 26 electric cars. This replacement means that, for a while, the selection in the Mileage Book booking system may appear smaller when you book a journey in 2027.

New report provides inspiration for SDU’s ongoing climate action

A new SDU report from the FORWARD Task Force provides a range of practical tools and recommendations designed to inspire the university’s ongoing work on its green transition.

Apply for funding for research collaboration with the University of Freiburg

Researchers at SDU can now apply for up to EUR 50,000 for joint projects with colleagues at the University of Freiburg. The new SDU-UFR Seed Funding scheme is open to all academic fields. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.

DCM-TAP is now open for research projects

The Danish Center for Mouse Transgenics and Advanced Phenotyping (DCM-TAP) is now open at SDU and OUH. The centre gives researchers access to expertise and advanced technologies covering the entire process, from the generation of genetically modified mouse models to the characterisation of diseases and bodily functions.

Become a climate ambassador at SDU

– and put the climate on the agenda where you work.

Noisy building work in the HEALTH building in week 42: Work from home if possible

The establishment of the new dentistry and dental hygiene programmes at SDU is now entering a phase involving noisy building work in the HEALTH building. The work will begin during the autumn break in week 42 and continue until 20 December 2026. Staff may be particularly affected by noise and vibrations during week 42.