News from the department
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.
Oxygen on Earth
13.06.2024
Primitive Oceans and Atmosphere Pulsed in Sync for 200 Million Years
Researchers have mapped out when Earth's oceans transitioned from being oxygen-free to oxygen-rich. This transition occurred over many millions of years, during which the oxygen levels in the oceans rose or fell - always in close sync with the oxygen levels in the atmosphere.
Ocean research
06.06.2024
Scientists Discover Oxygen in Ocean areas where no Oxygen has Previously been Found
Oxygen is vital for most life forms. So, it draws attention when a new technique, developed at SDU, finds tiny concentrations of oxygen in the Southeast Pacific, where oxygen has never been detected before.
News from the faculty
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.
A word from the dean
06.02.2025
The plans for DARA
The job posting for a Managing Director is out now, and we expect to have the first fellowship posting in June
A word from the dean
16.01.2025
We are in the beginning of an exciting year
With a new campus in Vejle and a record setting grant for a research academy, our faculty is going to have a big year.
Re-organisation
12.12.2024
New organisation at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy will increase employee involvement
More employee groups will now be represented in the department's management group after a new organisation came into effect at the beginning of December
A word from the dean
12.12.2024
Our work environment is good despite the rapid growth at our faculty
In our new APV the faculty gets a high score across the board and fewer employees are feeling stressed
News from SDU
Phishing campaign
14.04.2025
SDU to conduct another phishing campaign
Soon, another fake email will likely land in the inboxes of all SDU employees. SDU IT is once again launching a phishing campaign to maintain focus on being cautious before clicking on links or anything else that could compromise the university and its staff.
SDU Vejle
08.04.2025
New IT and STEM Programmes Approved for SDU Vejle
Eight new IT and STEM programs will lay the foundations for an international research and education environment at the new campus.
04.04.2025
The University of Southern Denmark has joined the National Alliance for the Advancement of Basic Skills
Through knowledge sharing within the alliance, SDU hopes both to learn from others and to inspire workplaces to strengthen basic skills as a pathway to well-being and professional development.
OSU
27.03.2025
Status of the restructuring of the study administration at SDU
Following productive dialogues within the organisation in recent months, the work on restructuring the overall study administration (OSU) has become more clearly anchored, and the Executive Board has just made a decision on which task areas to continue working on.
Anniversary
26.03.2025
The University Library over 60 years – from unique book collections to knowledge hub
This year SDU’s Library celebrates its 60th anniversary as an indispensable resource for researchers and students at the University. Digitalisation has changed the Library forever – but the goal remains the same: Being present where the users are and recognising their needs – preferably before they themselves are aware of them.
HCM and ERP
26.03.2025
Access for externals is temporarily closed in Oracle HCM and ERP
SDU has temporarily removed the option to log in with username and password in Oracle HCM and ERP.
24.03.2025
MMMI Certification Paves the Way for Sustainable Construction at SDU
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) takes sustainability seriously when constructing new buildings or renovating existing ones. This commitment is underscored by the latest certification from DGNB, which has awarded the MMMI building a Gold rating.
Collective agreement
24.03.2025
OK24 – new rules on pension and accrued leave
In the collective labour agreement in the state sector, changes have been agreed on increased flexibility in relation to pension and accrued leave, which will come into effect in spring 2025.
2025 intake
17.03.2025
Increasing Interest in SDU’s Programmes via Quota 2
The figures for this year’s applications to higher education programmes via quota 2 have been published. The University of Southern Denmark has seen a rise in the number of applicants for the third year in a row.
The Festival of Research 2025
17.03.2025
Visit the Festival of Research at the University of Southern Denmark from 24–26 April
The Festival of Research is the perfect opportunity to show off your university to friends and family and delve into some of the exciting things happening on campus! As always, SDU offers lots of free events: