Center for Extreme Weather Research
Great interest in SDU’s programmes
Preliminary figures show a high level of interest in applying to SDU’s offered programmes.
Hanne Søndergaard Birkmose becomes Dean of SAMF
After acting in the position as Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences since 10 April, Hanne Søndergaard Birkmose has been confirmed in the post.
Behavioural Scientist: Listen to the people affected by climate action
For the world to become CO2 neutral, society must undergo massive changes. This will affect all of us, so politicians and authorities must listen to citizens' concerns.
Sapere Aude: Four excellent researchers receive prestigious grants
Independent Research Fund Denmark has just awarded this year's Sapere Aude grants, and at SDU four talented researchers each receive approx. 6 million kroner.
Study Reveals Substance Use Among One in Ten Pregnant Women
A new nationwide project by the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital has investigated the extent of substance use among pregnant women.
How to Involve Users in Research
A researcher and a user have shared their insights on how researchers can effectively involve users in research. Together, they have published an article describing how to optimise this collaboration.
The University of Southern Denmark and Kolding Municipality sign partnership agreement
On Monday 27 May 2024, Kolding Municipality and the University of Southern Denmark agreed to strengthen their efforts to develop the entire city and the local labour market and to make SDU’s campus an even more attractive place to study.
European Collaboration Enhances Migraine Treatment Strategies
A researcher from the University of Southern Denmark and Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals is leading the development of new European recommendations for the nursing care of migraine patients
Inadequate Data on Self-Harm and Suicide Attempts
The information gathered on individuals arriving at the nation's emergency departments after self-harming or attempting suicide is found to be lacking, according to a recent study from the University of Southern Denmark. This shortfall in data collection could significantly impact the treatment these patients receive. lacking, according to a recent study from the University of Southern Denmark.
DKK 43 million for 7 excellent researchers at SDU
Seven researchers at SDU have each just received a grant from Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) to excellent and innovative research projects ranging from solar energy over young people's screen use and well-being to Greenlandic children's living conditions.
Prestigious award to Susanne Mandrup
Professor and Centre Director Susanne Mandrup is presented with the Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award. Her lifelong journey of discovery into adipose tissue, and the development of fat cells have led to new knowledge about how our genes control important biological processes concerning health and disease.
Ambitious research project addresses significant climate issue within the shipping industry
The formation of ships queuing outside ports is a widespread problem, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption and, consequently, CO2 emissions. With a total budget of 7,5 million euros, a new European research project, spearheaded by the University of Southern Denmark, is set to find a solution.
Daily singing workout keeps songbird males attractive
It has long been a mystery why songbirds spend so much time and energy on singing. Now a new study shows that songbirds need to sing every day to keep their vocal muscles in shape. Females can hear if a male has skipped his singing workout for only a few days, and they prefer song of males that did their daily vocal gymnastics.
ocean alkalinity enhancement
The CO2 levels in the atmosphere continue to rise as we strive to reduce our emissions. Now, an international team of researchers proposes a radical solution: pour crushed stone into the sea and it will empower the water to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
Hormones have the potential to treat liver fibrosis
Researchers have discovered previously unknown changes in a specific type of liver cells, potentially opening avenues for a new treatment for liver fibrosis, a potentially life-threatening condition. Currently, there are no drugs available to treat liver fibrosis.
C-Vitamin boosts not only your immune system but also solar cells
C-vitamin is renowned for its crucial role in our bodies, strengthening our immune system and overall health. However, now, this vitamin is stepping into the limelight to enhance the efficiency and longevity of solar cells. A new scientific article by Vida Engmann from SDU CAPE sheds light on the beneficial effects of C-vitamins for organic solar cells.
deep-sea marine snow
Dead algae and other organic material at the surface of the sea disintegrates when they begin to sink to the bottom. But at some point, the water pressure becomes so high that disintegration stops and nutrients are preserved, providing food for the bottom's multitude of microbes and small animals.
humpbacks
A new study confirms that humpback whales most often return to the same breeding and feeding grounds on their annual migrations through the world's oceans. But then there is Frodo; he did not swim back to the same place but ended up 11,261 km away.
Marine mammals live longer in zoos and aquariums than in the wild
Just as humans are now living longer lives as a result of advances in medicine and care, so too are marine mammals in modern zoos and aquariums according to a new study
lung-cancer
A new mouse study indicates that it is possible to reduce the risk of metastasis formation from lung cancer and improve the effectiveness of the medication Cisplatin, often administered to lung cancer patients. The agent is the substance propionate, which is currently being tested as a treatment for obesity and diabetes.
Events
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Climate litterature
Cli-fi teaches us about the future
Climate literature is becoming one of the most prominent genres of the time. It is highlighted for its contributions to the climate debate, because it makes a future with climate change tangible for us. Students at SDU now have the chance to try out the effects of climate fiction in the competition Write the Future.