News from the faculty
The HEALTH-building
19.03.2024
Updating Signage in the HEALTH Building
Technical Service is installing signage on glass doors to office corridors and laboratories in the new faculty building.
research
19.03.2024
New insights into aggressive breast cancer and potential treatment options
Patients with triple-negative breast cancer may find encouragement in recently published research from Professor Vijay Tiwari from the Department of Molecular Medicine.
New Names
15.03.2024
New Head of SUND Research Support
On 1 March, Anne Kathrine Overgaard assumed the position as head of SUND Research Support, the research support unit of the Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
The New HEALTH Building
14.03.2024
Moving boxes from the relocation to the new HEALTH building must be returned by 12 April.
Approximately 5,000 moving boxes loaned by Møbeltransport DK for the move to the new HEALTH building have not been returned. They must be returned by 12 April at the latest.
New names
08.03.2024
SDU Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital
Senior Consultant, PhD Claus Varnum, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital, has been appointed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU.
Gender identity
08.03.2024
What does it mean to be transgender?
The number of annual referrals of transgender individuals seeking hormone therapy continues to rise. Associate Professor Dorte Glintborg from the Research Unit for Endocrinology and the Center for Gender Identity leads a project investigating the short- and long-term effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals. We asked her to shed light on transgender identity.
Research
07.03.2024
SDU researchers contribute to detecting domestic violence
Health professionals play a crucial role in prevention of violence, and this year, national guidelines are being developed for detection and early interventions against domestic violence. Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have reviewed the international scientific literature within this field and are now releasing two major reports that summarise the most effective methods for detection of and interventions against domestic violence.
New names
04.03.2024
Professor of Nursing in Psychiatry in Region Zealand
Nurse, cand.cur. and Ph.D. As of 1 April, Lene Lauge Berring has been appointed professor of clinical nursing at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), associate professor at University College Absalon and chief nurse and head of the research unit in Psychiatry in Region Zealand.
New names
27.02.2024
Helle Hvilsted Nielsen appointed new professor of neurology with a focus on sclerosis
In the newly established clinical professorship at the Department of Clinical Research, SDU, Helle Hvilsted Nielsen will strengthen research into neuroinflammatory diseases, in which the immune system is involved in the development of disease in the brain, with a particular focus on multiple sclerosis.
New names
23.02.2024
Statistics professor of screening programmes
Sisse Helle Njor has been appointed professor of population-based cancer screening programmes at the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU and at Lillebaelt Hospital.
News from SDU
OSU
27.03.2025
Status of the restructuring of the study administration at SDU
Following productive dialogues within the organisation in recent months, the work on restructuring the overall study administration (OSU) has become more clearly anchored, and the Executive Board has just made a decision on which task areas to continue working on.
Anniversary
26.03.2025
The University Library over 60 years – from unique book collections to knowledge hub
This year SDU’s Library celebrates its 60th anniversary as an indispensable resource for researchers and students at the University. Digitalisation has changed the Library forever – but the goal remains the same: Being present where the users are and recognising their needs – preferably before they themselves are aware of them.
HCM and ERP
26.03.2025
Access for externals is temporarily closed in Oracle HCM and ERP
SDU has temporarily removed the option to log in with username and password in Oracle HCM and ERP.
24.03.2025
MMMI Certification Paves the Way for Sustainable Construction at SDU
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) takes sustainability seriously when constructing new buildings or renovating existing ones. This commitment is underscored by the latest certification from DGNB, which has awarded the MMMI building a Gold rating.
Collective agreement
24.03.2025
OK24 – new rules on pension and accrued leave
In the collective labour agreement in the state sector, changes have been agreed on increased flexibility in relation to pension and accrued leave, which will come into effect in spring 2025.
2025 intake
17.03.2025
Increasing Interest in SDU’s Programmes via Quota 2
The figures for this year’s applications to higher education programmes via quota 2 have been published. The University of Southern Denmark has seen a rise in the number of applicants for the third year in a row.
The Festival of Research 2025
17.03.2025
Visit the Festival of Research at the University of Southern Denmark from 24–26 April
The Festival of Research is the perfect opportunity to show off your university to friends and family and delve into some of the exciting things happening on campus! As always, SDU offers lots of free events:
Donation
13.03.2025
Henning G. Kruse Foundation donates landmark building in Esbjerg to SDU
On 1 May 2025, the Henning G. Kruse Foundation will transfer the landmark property at Sædding Strandvej 18 in Esbjerg to the University of Southern Denmark. The building was previously the private residence of pioneer and businessman Henning G. Kruse and has been owned by the Henning G. Kruse Foundation since his death in 2022. Now the building will be used for research and development activities.
Admission
12.03.2025
Why SDU is raising its grade requirement to 7.0 for bachelor’s programmes
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is in the midst of a transformation. The goal is to create even more value through excellent research and outstanding graduates. The grade requirement for prospective students is now increasing.
Climate
11.03.2025
Would you like to know more about SDU’s consumption principles?
The procurement of goods and services generates the largest proportion of the University's CO2 emissions – emitting eight times more CO2 than our second largest source. However, by focusing on sustainable consumption, SDU can significantly reduce the University’s climate footprint.