Wilkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome

PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre

PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre

PhD Oral Defence Session Cand.scient.san.publ. Nanna Herning Svensson

Declining fertility is a huge problem for Denmark

We know a lot about why Danes are having fewer children, but not nearly enough to do anything about it. Rune Lindahl-Jacobsen, Professor of Epidemiology and Biodemography, takes us through the factors at play. And offers his take on a path to the solution.

Jens Ringsmose to become the new chair of Universities Denmark

The Rector of SDU, Jens Ringsmose, will take up the post of chair of Universities Denmark on 1 September 2026.

Dynamic research development keeps SDU in the global top 200 in the NTU Ranking 2026

For the third consecutive year, the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is among the world’s top 200 universities in the NTU World University Ranking. This comes as the University continues to develop new research environments across its faculties, which are now beginning to have a positive impact on external assessments.

EPICUR has secured funding until the end of 2028

The European university alliance EPICUR has been awarded €7.2 million from Erasmus+ for the two-year EPICUR-SHAPE-IT-PLUS project. This is the third time the alliance has received EU funding. SDU has been a member since 2021.

Campus Connect – strengthen your professional network

Looking for an easy way to get to know colleagues across SDU?

More time for research – SUND Research Support now helps researchers after funding is awarded.

Researchers with major grants can now get more help with project management, coordination and administration. The expanded support from SUND Research Support is designed to keep projects on track and free up more time for research.

The Friday Café is back: Friday 7 August, 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm

The campus may still be in a bit of a holiday mood, but that doesn’t apply to the Friday Café! As always, you’ll find us in the restaurant at SDU Odense.

4,279 applicants have been offered a student place at SDU

Following a high level of interest in SDU’s bachelor's degree programmes, this year’s figures for student places show that SDU remains a popular choice among applicants. Despite stricter admission requirements, the university is offering almost as many student places as last year.

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.

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.

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.