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News from the faculty
A word from the dean
10.04.2026
DFIR point toward a more flexible and research-focused PhD education
Proposals for extended duration, strengthened research time, and fewer fixed requirements can create better conditions for immersion, academic experimentation, and more resilient PhD trajectories
A word from the dean
19.03.2026
Strong support for SDU Vejle: Morning meeting shows significant interest
The Rector’s morning meeting in Vejle brought together local businesses and SDU leaders for an inspiring update on the development of Campus Vejle
Admission
19.03.2026
Growing interest in science - and strong debut for new programmes in Vejle
The latest counts of this year's quota 2 applications show a generally positive interest in the programmes at the Faculty of Science.
A word from the dean
27.02.2026
The faculty has a new strategy
Under the title 'Natural Science for Societal Needs' the faculty aims to create value for and with society
A word from the dean
06.02.2026
AI Challenges Learning – and the Way We Teach
A theme meeting in ATV highlighted the need for friction, core disciplinary knowledge, and closer collaboration to ensure genuine learning in an AI‑driven era.
A word from the dean
16.01.2026
Community and unity in a time of change
We face a year of new challenges and opportunities – which makes dialogue, trust, and collaboration more important than ever.
A word from the dean
11.12.2025
Research assessment and the definition of excellence
It was both inspiring and thought-provoking to see how work is being done to develop new methods for assessing research, say dean Marianne Holmer after recent conference.
A word from the dean
21.11.2025
More basic funding and more innovation
SDU will receive more basic funding beginning next year. While half will help strengthen our operations the other half has to drive more innovation
A word from the dean
30.10.2025
Minister visits SDU eScience Centre
Monday, minister for Digital Affairs Caroline Stage visited SDU eScience Centre and got to see our impressive HPC
Study administration
09.10.2025
Focusing on a safe transition
A new frame work for the study administration will strengthen collaboration across faculties as well as secure and maintain the close collaboration between administrative workers and the faculty's educators.
News from SDU
Obituary
27.04.2026
Obituary: Thomas Buchvald Vind (1971-2026)
It is with great sadness that the University of Southern Denmark has received the news that University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind suddenly passed away on the night of Saturday 25 April. Thomas Buchvald Vind was 54 years old.
SDU Campuses
27.04.2026
New campus managements in Vejle and Esbjerg
SDU will have new campus managements in Vejle and Esbjerg. This is due to the establishment of SDU Vejle and the need to get the local management functions in place. At the same time, a change of management is taking place in Esbjerg.
OK26
27.04.2026
New salary adjustment in connection with the 2026 collective agreement negotiations is awaiting final approval
The general salary increase will therefore not appear on the payslips for April
MedTech
27.04.2026
MedTech Odense opens new funding opportunities for research-based innovation
On 22 May, MedTech Odense will open two new calls aimed at bringing ideas and projects closer to the patient treatments of the future. Employees at SDU and in the Region of Southern Denmark can apply for funding for projects in both early and more advanced stages of development.
SDU
27.04.2026
University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind has passed away
It is with great sadness that we have to announce that University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind passed away suddenly on Saturday night.
International Staff Week
24.04.2026
International Staff Week in Freiburg on international teaching cooperation
Event at the University of Freiburg with a special invitation to colleagues from EPICUR partner institutions.
Print shop
23.04.2026
Graphic Centre print shop will switch to external supplier in 2027
It has been decided that printing services will be provided by an external supplier in the future. The change will take effect from the beginning of 2027. Until then, the print shop in the Graphic Centre will continue its service as before.
SDU Business School
21.04.2026
Announcement on the framework for the administrative organisation and the further process
At its meeting on 16 April 2026, the steering committee decided on the framework for the future administrative organisation of SBS and SAMF based on the working group's recommendations.
EPICUR
21.04.2026
Put EPICUR to use in your teaching
A workshop on EPICUR that provides inspiration and concrete approaches to internationalising subjects and programmes.
HR Excellence
21.04.2026
New web universe brings together SDU's resources on research integrity and ethics
On SDUnet, you can now find a single point of access to guides, policies, services, and contact points that support responsible research at SDU. The web universe is intended as a quick shortcut - both for researchers and for administrative staff who support research. In April and May, you can experience an exhibition on the same topic in the Library's Atrium courtyard.