News from the Faculty of Science 2022

Barbara Guerra reappointed as Head of the PhD school

The appointment applies for a period of three years.

Holiday Greetings from the Dean

As 2022 is coming to an end, a holiday break awaits us before we enter a new year

The Carlsberg Foundation gives an early Christmas present to researchers at the Faculty of Science

A total of seven researchers at the faculty receive research infrastructure grants, while one receives the Semper Ardens: Accelerate grant

The Science Faculty Administration is relocating to Forskerparken

For the past five years, the offices of the Science Faculty Administration have been located in one of SDU's oldest buildings from 1966. Now the offices are to be renovated.

Positive outlook in external funding

Even though we regret the grants we have missed, there were a lot of great grants to celebrate this year.

My Competence Portfolio: Reflection strengthens attachment to one’s studies

My Competence Portfolio is a new online tool in itslearning that allows students at the Faculty of Science time to reflect on their skills and learning during their studies.

A tiresome election from the viewpoint of a university

The universities as well as the future of higher education was hardly discussed during the election this autumn.

Synergy when university and hospital are located in same place

Experiences from the Netherlands show great benefits, when a university and a hospital are sharing same address

Short graduate programmes suggested by government

The political election campaign has unofficially started and shortening graduate programmes is part of the debate

Tell your students about Talent X

In November, students at the Faculty of Science once again have the opportunity to participate in Talent X. Vice Dean Poul Nielsen encourages everyone to share this message with the faculty's students.

Take part in unfolding the strategic initiatives for 2023

This autumn, you have the chance to influence the strategic initiatives for the faculty in 2023. There are several ways to make your opinion heard.

Smaller student intake affects our budget

Fewer new students may have financial consequences for the faculty, who nevertheless expect to adjust and adapt without major difficulties

Unique quality dialogue brings programme managers together

In the spring of 2022, the Faculty of Science initiated its work on programme reports, which included a written report and a progress meeting for each of the Faculty’s education programmes.

Managing our educational programmes

The theme for this year's management seminar was education

A long and busy semester - and a well deserved summer break

It has been a particularly busy semester as many have had additional tasks and more work than usually. Now, a well deserved summer break awaits.

New neighbours and new opportunities for the Faculty of Science

In 2024, SDU, and also the Faculty of Science, will have a new neighbour: Odense University Hospital (New OUH). But as soon as the spring of 2023, the Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) will move to the campus and occupy the new buildings at the end of the BMB corridors.

Changes in the faculty administration

In consultation with the faculty management group, Head of Secretariat Niels Kring has decided to implement some changes in the Science Faculty Administration.

Words for Luis A. Bagatolli, ”un gran investigador”

Our former Professor Luis A. Bagatolli passed away, 55 years old on Friday, June 3rd, 2022. Luis died after fighting with pancreatic cancer in months. As I understand, Luis stayed positive and had hope until the end during his sickness.

Vice Dean: We must dare to tackle complexity

In recent years, the management of the Faculty of Science has had a special strategic focus on how the Faculty solves the study administration tasks in as smooth and satisfactory a way as possible.

Collaboration and communication crucial for implementation of new finance system

The new finance system at the Faculty of Science and SDU, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), went live on 7 February and we are now at the point where we can say that things are gradually getting back to normal in terms of financial control.

We must continue to communicate our research

'Ellen Imellem' is a swing and a miss for DR, which is simply unacceptable, but we cannot allow it to keep us from fulfilling our research communication obligations

Corporate collaboration in the faculty's programmes

On Monday 23 May, the faculty management, the education management, students and other scientific staff participated in a seminar on business collaboration in the faculty's programmes.

The black hole in our galaxy

SDU contributes to the historical image of the black hole Sagittarius A*, which is shared by media across the world

Network creates greater awareness of Life Science in Funen

Life Science Fyn is a new network that aims to strengthen Funen’s position in the Life Science field.

A great Research Day for Science

Once again we were able to invite guest to visit our Reseach Day at our campus in Odense and the research station in Kerteminde.

SDU' Science programmes are generally more visible

Compared to previous years, more people see and hear about our programmes at the Faculty of Science.

SCC Elite Centres

Each faculty can share two proposals for SCC Elite Centres.

Research and data as the basis for enhanced student well-being

Over the next few months, three new initiatives in a well-being project at the Faculty of Science (NAT) will seek to improve the well-being of students admitted in 2021.

Ukraine, admissions and regional plan

The world situation affects us - both as an organisation and as individuals. It is inevitable that the war in Ukraine will fill our consciousness.

Decrease in the number of quota 2 applicants compared to last year

1019 people have applied for admission to a Science programme at SDU, of which 248 have a Science programme at SDU as their priority. Compared to 2021, it is a decrease of 13 percent (all priorities) and 14 percent (1st priority), respectively

The teachers are given a key role in strengthening the students' competencies

The faculty wants to strengthen the students' non-core competencies as well as increase their competence awareness.

Marine Biological Research Center and Fjord&Bælt turn 25 years old

- I don’t think it has ever gone better, Magnus Wahlberg said.

Fewer guests to Open House on 26 February

At Campus Odense, the Open House was held with a good atmosphere among guests, students, researchers and lecturers. However, there was a significant decrease in the number of guests compared to 2020.

Stress, working from home and connections with industries were themes at the New Year’s Reception

The reception also had a local folk band playing live music, snacks and champagne.

Ready for Open Day at SDU

On Saturday, 26 February, SDU will host Open Day for potential students. Many staff and students have put a lot of work into receiving the students this day.

New initiative in the defense area with great potential for the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is part of a new initiative at SDU, Security and Defense (SECDEF), which is a new defense and security policy initiative.

“We refused to believe that we could not get a share of this money”

Last year, the External Relations Team at the Faculty of Science (NAT) helped secure large grants from the Carlsberg Foundation for researchers at NAT. Writing the strong research application is a genre that the team has spent years refining and mastering.

Record breaking turnover for the Faculty of Science

For the first time, the turnover of external funds rounded DKK 200 million, despite the fact that 2021 was also affected by corona.

Epinion: SDU is known for technical and science programmes

In the autumn of 2021, SDU Corporate Communication commissioned a survey from the market research company Epinion. The survey emphasises an assessment of the campaign material developed by SDU Corporate Communication.

More structure and predictability in scheduling is a success

In March 2021, the faculty implemented a new way of scheduling. The new scheduling followed three principles: fixed schedules, increased semester coordination and clear division of responsibilities.

New education efforts for retention and the first job

In the spring of 2022, a working group will start developing a competency portfolio, "My reflection bank", for the faculty's students. A work that directly stems from the education strategy's focus on competence awareness.

Mapping underway before SDU Climate Cluster opening

SDU Climate Cluster (SCC) has now been established, and a secretary has been hired who has an office in the DIAS building, together with Sebastian Mernild, who is acting manager.

New plan for regionalisation submitted

The plan will state that SDU Science plans to place 2-3 academic postgraduate programs and approx. half of the admission from Data Science in Kolding.

A year with a new education strategy

For a year, the faculty has been working with the new education strategy for the period from 2021 to 2025. Of course, our study programmes are central to this work, and therefore an actual education strategy was drawn up.

A word from the Dean

A word from the Dean

Updated database compares researchers across disciplines

100,000 top researchers from around the world are ranked in a new survey based on a number of citation and publication metrics. The list, which provides a new insight, contains a number of researchers from NAT.

The DNRF Photo Competition 2021 is open

Again this year, The Danish National Research Foundation invites the Danish scientific community to submit their best photos for the foundation’s Photo Competition 2021. You can submit your photo until February 1, 2021. The foundation encourages individuals across every research field to participate.

A word from the Dean

In recent weeks, the Faculty of Science has been visited by several foundations, which have presented the upcoming notices with application deadlines in the spring.

Online Study Placement with snack boxes and kitchen chemistry

For several years, hundreds of high school students have visited SDU for a Study Placement in the week following the autumn holiday. But this year, the event had to be held online.

A word from the Dean

A visit from Novo Nordisk Foundation