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Contact
01.07.2026
Opening hours during summer break
Student enquiries at faculty and joint administrative units
Practical integration
30.06.2026
Focus on practical integration in new Master’s degree programmes
Find inspiration on how to integrate practical experience into teaching on the new Master’s programmes, with specific examples and approaches from SDU.
Education
25.06.2026
SDU to offer new education programme
The Minister for Higher Education and Science has approved new education programmes
Konference
22.06.2026
Join us at TAL2026: Learning communities
D. 5. november 2026 samler TAL2026 undervisere, ledere og uddannelsesudviklere om aktiv undervisning og læring med særligt fokus på læringsfællesskaber som en vej til at styrke engagement, samarbejde og meningsfulde læringsoplevelser.
About SDU UP
29.05.2026
Newsletter from SDU UP
Newsletter May 2026: ILooking to join a network for university pedagogy?
Planning
28.05.2026
Planning: One unified entry point for teaching and exams in Odense
The new Planning department at SDU Education, Odense consolidates the planning and execution of teaching and exams across SDU in Odense. Learn more about Planning here.
Students
21.05.2026
Ungdomskort: Changes for students
From 28 May 2026, the Ungdomskort (The Youth Card) scheme will change as the physical card is phased out. Find out what this means for students and how you can guide them.
Exam
12.05.2026
Danish exam culture and rules
Targeted exam information for international students
Examination order
05.05.2026
From this year, July is included in the assessment deadline
Assessment must take place no later than 4 weeks after the event
About SDU UP
24.04.2026
Newsletter from SDU UP
Newsletter April 2026: Integrating practice into teaching through case-based learning
News from SDU and from SDU Analytics
SDU
06.07.2026
Increase in applications for SDU’s degree programmes
Once again this year, there are positive trends in applications for bachelor’s degree programmes at the University of Southern Denmark, with an increase in the number of applications to five out of six faculties. In addition, there is considerable interest in the programmes at SDU Vejle and SDU Business School.
Election Committee
02.07.2026
Frederik Waage Reappointed as chairman to the Election Committee – New Members Sought
SDU’s seasoned law professor Frederik Waage will continue in his role as Chair of SDU’s Election Committee for the next three years. At the same time, there are vacant positions in the committee that interested colleagues are encouraged to explore further.
SDU Odense
01.07.2026
The Oak Processionary Moth at SDU Odense
The oak processionary moth has been found on Funen. SDU is monitoring the situation and combating the caterpillar where it poses a risk. Read what you need to be aware of.
SDU
30.06.2026
New University Director at the University of Southern Denmark
Following a recommendation from Rector Jens Ringsmose, the SDU Board of Governors has decided to appoint Simon Krogh as the new University Director. He joins from a position as Group Director at the Employment and Social Services Department of Odense Municipality and will take up the position on 1 September 2026.
Summer holiday
25.06.2026
Summer opening hours in the Central Administration
The summer holiday period brings changed opening hours and reduced staffing levels across several units in the Central Administration. Here you will find a comprehensive overview of this summer’s opening hours and closure periods.
Programme structure
25.06.2026
New programme structure provides more time for the master’s thesis and a clearer framework for planning
SDU has adopted a new programme structure for its master’s programmes. The new structure will provide a good framework for master’s theses and final projects and also take staff planning into account in relation to supervision, assessment and holidays.
Triple Degree
24.06.2026
SDU strengthens European education cooperation with new triple degree
A new international master’s degree programme at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences and brings together geopolitics, international security and law in one common European education programme. The degree programme was developed as part of the EPICUR collaboration and is structured as one programme studied at three universities in three countries.
SDU’s joint committees
24.06.2026
Simon Torp takes over key committee chairmanships after Ole Skøtt
Over the years, Ole Skøtt has held several key positions in SDU’s joint committees. When he steps down as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the end of August, Simon Møberg Torp will take over a number of key committee chairmanships in SDU’s joint committees.
EPICUR
24.06.2026
Registration extended: EPICUR Staff Week is open to all SDU employees
The registration deadline for EPICUR Staff Week at SDU has been extended to 1 July 2026, and employees across SDU can take part in three days focusing on teaching, practice relevance and students’ value creation in working life and society.
Ranking
19.06.2026
SDU climbs the prestigious QS rankings once again
The University of Southern Denmark has achieved its best-ever position in the QS World University Rankings. This year, SDU climbed 20 places to number 283, thereby strengthening its overall position in an increasingly competitive academic landscape.
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