News from the department
Methane emissions
10.06.2025
Are We Forcing Seabed Microbes to Produce More Greenhouse Gases?
Every day, coastal seabed microbes are exposed to pollution from wastewater containing organic pollutants from drug residues, personal care products, etc. This may be triggering them to produce more methane, warns environmental chemist Tetyana Gilevska.
Deep Sea
23.05.2025
The Seabed is Breathing. If We Listen, We Can Learn About the Future’s Climate
At the bottom of the world’s deep oceans, the sediments breathe — a quiet yet vital process that shapes everything from climate to biodiversity. Wenjie Xiao is working to understand how this affects our planet — and what it might reveal about the climate of the future.
Biogeochemistry
24.03.2025
Scientists Uncover Hidden Process Behind Nitrous Oxide Formation
A newly discovered chemical reaction sheds light on an unexpected source of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, in both marine and freshwater environments.
Grants
17.12.2024
Eight NAT Researchers Receive Funding from the Carlsberg Foundation
Approximately DKK 20 million for eight different research projects has been awarded to the Faculty of Science from the Carlsberg Foundation. Among them are two Semper Ardens: Accelerate grants of DKK 7 million each.
Nature Restoration
05.12.2024
New Stone Reefs in Odense Fjord Aim to Boost Biodiversity
Stone reefs are important habitats for aquatic animals. Now, two new reefs are being created in Odense Fjord, and the partners behind the project hope for improved biodiversity.
Citizen Science
21.11.2024
Owl Pellets and Bite Marks on Nuts: Take a Walk in the Forest and Help Researchers Track Dormice
The hazel dormouse is rare in Denmark. It is found ion Funen and Zealand, and it was recently spotted in Jutland. Now, a biologist from SDU and Naturama is asking for help to determine where it lives by looking for signs such as owl pellets and bite marks on nuts.
Ocean Resarch
05.11.2024
73 Million DKK to Improve Understanding of the Ocean's Nitrogen Cycle and Its Impact on Climate
Professor Bo Thamdrup from the Department of Biology is part of a new international research collaboration that has received approximately 73 million DKK from the EU. This project aims to investigate how large quantities of nitrogen are lost from certain low-oxygen regions in the oceans.
Micro biology
23.10.2024
Microbes Feed on Iron: New Study Reveals How They Do It
Corroding microbes are a costly menace for industries relying on hidden and underground iron structures like sprinklers and oil pipelines. A recent study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark sheds light on the mechanisms behind microbial-induced corrosion (MIC), offering insights that could help prevent damage.
Nano and microplastic
07.10.2024
Can Plants Remove Micro- and Nanoplastics from the Environment?
The ability of plants to absorb micro- and nanoplastics from the environment has long been a concern. But researchers are now asking: Why not turn this concern into an advantage? Why not cultivate plants specifically to remove plastic particles from the environment?
Dolphins
10.09.2024
Aggressive dolphins attack porpoises in Danish waters
Broken bones and punctured organs: It is a violent affair when dolphins attack and kill porpoises in Denmark. SDU's biologists are monitoring whether porpoises risk being displaced by aggressive dolphins.
News from the faculty
Strategy
19.06.2025
Status: The faculty's 2025 strategy is replaced by the 2030 strategy
In five years, the Faculty of Science has undergone rapid development. External revenue has doubled and student enrollment is at a record high. Despite growth and busyness, well-being has increased. The faculty management is taking stock of the 2025 strategy, while the 2030 strategy is under way.
A word from the dean
19.06.2025
First time at Folkemødet with our own event
At this year's Folkemøde, the faculty was part of the programme as an organiser for the first time. We will be back next year - even stronger.
A word from the dean
22.05.2025
Internationalising Danish research
A necessity in a new geopolitical reality.
A word from the dean
01.05.2025
Big award goes to students from our faculty
Startup with roots in iGEM takes home prize at SDU Startup Night 2025
A word from the dean's office
10.04.2025
The ambition for the faculty is continued growth
Students admissions as well as research activities are expected to grow at the Faculty of Science.
A word from the vice dean
20.03.2025
Introduction to the new students
Read this brief from Vice Dean for Education Poul Nielsen.
A word from the dean
20.03.2025
Number of applicants increases
The number of applicants is increasing compared to last year for both bachelor's and master's programmes.
A word from the vice dean
27.02.2025
A few administrative changes due to the new pedagogical framework
Read this brief from Vice Dean for Education Poul Nielsen.
A word from the dean
27.02.2025
Regarding the Danish Institute in Damascus
The lifting of EU sanctions against Syria gives hope for the Danish Institute in Damascus, says Dean Marianne Holmer, who is SDU's representative on the board.
Workplace culture
21.02.2025
New function aims to ensure better support for employees experiencing abusive actions
To strengthen the handling of offensive acts in the workplace, the Faculty of Science has created a new function: Resource person in connection with harassment cases. The function is carried out by Suba S. Lindholm, who is currently the deputy head of the PhD school and secretary of the Gender Equality Committee.
News from SDU
20.06.2025
Strong commitment to SDU Green Lab
At the University of Southern Denmark, the SDU Green Lab project is experiencing great momentum. The certifications and the derived benefits in SDU's laboratories have been well anchored in the organisation with the participation of students, researchers and the Central Administration. There is currently a waiting list to work with sustainable optimisation, which has resulted in many great certifications.
MedTech Odense
20.06.2025
Apply for funding from MedTech Odense: Calls are open now
Are you working on the next breakthrough in health technology? MedTech Odense is now open for applications from projects that can help solve challenges in healthcare for the benefit of patients.
New education
18.06.2025
New degree programmes in dentistry and dental hygiene at the University of Southern Denmark
The political decision to establish degree programmes in dentistry and dental hygiene at SDU meets the need for more dental specialists to strengthen the healthcare sector of the Region of Southern Denmark and to ensure better dental care for its citizens.
Climate
06.06.2025
Become a climate ambassador at SDU
– and put climate on the agenda where you work.
Action plan
04.06.2025
Career and Skills Development – A Shared Responsibility
A new action plan strengthens career and competence development at SDU with shared responsibility, strategic direction, and local anchoring.
EPICUR
03.06.2025
Community across Europe
In early June, the University of Southern Denmark hosted the EPICUR Forum 2025 on sustainable transformation.
Summer 2025
03.06.2025
Changes to operations at Technical Services during the summer
Technical Services would like to point out that there may be changes to operations during the summer
FLEKS
02.06.2025
Instructions for flex adjustment on General Prayer Day
The system thinks that General Prayer Day is still a public holiday, and it is therefore important that you correct your hours in Buanco/FlexIkon. If you have already tried to correct your flex in relation to General Prayer Day. General Prayer Day, please check the instructions below. If you need help, please contact the person responsible for holiday planning in your section/unit.
Rector Portrait
28.05.2025
See the Portrait of Henrik Dam
Yesterday, Thomas Kluge’s portrait of SDU’s former rector, Henrik Dam, was unveiled, making him the latest former SDU rector to be portrayed.
Master’s Degree Reform
27.05.2025
Status of the Master’s Degree Reform at SDU
SDU has now seen the first drafts of the ministerial orders that will implement the reform. The Ministerial Accreditation Order is the first to be submitted for consultation ahead of a meeting in the conciliation committee in June, where the parties will also discuss the universities’ plans for a new master’s degree landscape.