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Professor Sören Möller Inaugural seminar

” Translational biostatistics: From proof to patient and back " 5. September 2025 from 14:00 hrs CET (eller CEST) The Auditorium O100, University of Southern Denmark Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M

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.

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.

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

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.

SDU closes its contemplation room permanently

On 30 June 2025, the management at SDU decided to close the contemplation room permanently.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.