News from the faculty
SUND Research Support
28.05.2026
Need help with your DFF application?
You have the opportunity to gain access to a comprehensive support programme from SUND Research Support and SUND Finance – the deadline is 17 June.
Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry
20.05.2026
New management team appointed at the Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry
Jakob Grauslund has been appointed acting head of the Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry. At the same time, an interim management group has been established to ensure continued progress in the development of SDU’s new dentistry and dental hygiene programmes.
Lecturer of the Year 2026
12.05.2026
Pernille Hviid named SUND’s Teacher of the Year 2026
Students highlight Pernille’s ability to create engaging teaching with a strong connection between theory and practice. She has now been named Teacher of the Year at SUND.
Teaching award 2026
05.05.2026
Here are the nominees for SUND’s teaching award 2026
Five lecturers have been nominated for this year’s teaching award at SUND. What they share is a high level of academic expertise, strong engagement, and teaching that makes a noticeable difference for students.
Christmas 2026
05.05.2026
New shared concept for Christmas gifts for employees at the Faculty of Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences will in future prioritise shared Christmas activities over individual Christmas gifts. The aim is to create greater equity across the faculty, strengthen the sense of community among staff, and promote sustainability.
SUND
28.04.2026
Avoid staying in the SUND building on 2–3 May 2026
The alarm system in the SUND building will be tested on Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May. This may result in significant noise disturbance.
Festival of Research 2026
22.04.2026
4,500 visitors at the Festival of Research at SDU in Odense
With strong public interest and a high level of activity throughout the day, this year’s event was a clear success for both visitors and researchers.
Open Research Day 2026
20.04.2026
Join us for Open Research Day 2026
Join us for Open Research Day 2026. Here, you’ll get insight into the latest trends in health research – and the chance to see PhD students compete to communicate complex topics in this year’s PhD Cup.
Festival of Research 2026
09.04.2026
Have you booked your free tickets for the Festival of Research?
The vast majority of the 60 activities at the Festival of Research at SDU in Odense on Saturday 18 April do not require tickets and run throughout the day, but a few events do require a ticket. See which ones here.
Degree
27.03.2026
Sports and Health to become new signature degree programme at SDU
The bachelor’s degree programme in Sports and Health at the University of Southern Denmark will, from 2026, become part of SDU’s specially selected signature degree programmes. This marks an important step in the effort to develop degree programmes of high academic quality, with strong study environments and a close link to research and society.
News from SDU
EPICUR
28.05.2026
Tell your students about EPICUR – autumn courses available in June
As a lecturer, you can help your students broaden their academic and international horizons through EPICUR. Through the alliance, SDU students have access to a wide range of international courses and activities – teaching is either online, as blended learning (a combination of online and physical attendance) or with physical presence.
Internationalisation project
28.05.2026
The internationalisation project is coming to an end – but the work continues
In the internationalisation project, colleagues across the organisation have identified challenges and pinpointed specific areas for improvement in the effort to attract talented international students. The project is now coming to an end, and the work will continue with a focus on attracting more good applicants, increasing completion rates and building even stronger links to the labour market.
60th anniversary
27.05.2026
The building in the middle of the field which has become a significant factor of the city
After a decades-long relationship, the city of Odense and its university have finally found happiness, and today the University of Southern Denmark plays a crucial role in the narrative of and the attraction to the capital of Funen.
MedTech Odense
26.05.2026
Another major funding boost for the medtech field
MedTech Odense is launching two new calls - Need & Idea and Proof & Validation – which support research-driven innovation on the journey from idea to patient.
Salary
26.05.2026
Pay increase and changes to your May payslip
Your May payslip includes two changes: a pay increase and payment of special holiday allowance.
Equality & Inclusion
22.05.2026
IGAB visit: External experts advise SDU on strengthening equality and inclusion
In late April, SDU welcomed its International Gender Advisory Board (IGAB) to share experiences and discuss how equality and inclusion can be built earlier and more systematically into decision-making—while strengthening leadership capacity across the organisation.
EPICUR
20.05.2026
EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme 2026 – new opportunities for SDU researchers
The EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme is a joint, coordinated effort between EPICUR partner universities to strengthen research collaborations across the alliance. EPICUR is now opening applications for the 2026 edition of the scheme.
EPICUR
13.05.2026
EPICUR Staff Week in Odense 20-22 October 2026
Three days focusing on designing education that empowers students to create value in workplace and society
SDU Vejle
12.05.2026
Winning team selected: New collaboration to shape university and new neighbourhood at Nordkajen
Vejle Municipality and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have named the winning team in a project competition that will set the direction for a new university and the development of Nordkajen.
Memorial service - NB: new location
05.05.2026
Memorial service for Thomas Buchvald Vind
A memorial service for University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind will be held on Thursday, 7 May at 2:00 PM.