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02.11.2026

Humanities introduces a new structure for programme pages on sdu.dk

The Faculty of Humanities’ bachelor’s programmes, master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals have now been incorporated into SDU’s new structure for programme pages on sdu.dk. The new structure is designed to help prospective students explore their options and find the right programme for them.SDU’s range of study options has become more complex, with more campus locations, specialisations and programme types – and the reform of master’s programmes will introduce even more versions of the same programme.At the same time, many prospective students find a programme directly through a search rather than by navigating the menus on sdu.dk. The new structure therefore brings related programmes and their different versions together under shared entry pages, making it easier to explore and compare options within the same subject area – whichever programme they find first.Improved communication with prospective students At the Faculty of Humanities, the restructuring has been carried out by HUM Communication and covers a total of 357 pages across bachelor’s programmes, master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals.The content of the bachelor’s programme pages was improved in 2025. The current project has extended the same structure and systematic approach to master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals, with HUM Communication also undertaking extensive work to develop the content.The focus has been on explaining the academic content of each programme and giving prospective students a sound basis for assessing whether it matches their interests and academic background, what student life is like and which career opportunities it could lead to.Search engine optimisation has also been a priority, with the aim of improving the programmes’ visibility in search engines and AI services.A clearer overview of options and choicesThe new structure varies from programme to programme.Negot is one example of a shared entry page bringing together several versions of a programme. The master’s programme and its part-time version for working professionals are presented together, with the five master’s specialisations clearly highlighted. This gives applicants a clear overview of their options and the choices they need to make during the application process.The restructuring has also focused on tailoring information to different audiences. Programmes taught in English now have fully developed Danish-language pages aimed at Danish applicants, while the English-language pages are aimed at international applicants.Similarly, the content of the pages for part-time master’s programmes for working professionals has been tailored to address the specific information needs and questions of these students and their employers.A foundation for the programme portfolio of the futureThe restructuring has given the Faculty of Humanities a common foundation for presenting its programmes on sdu.dk. This will support current student recruitment while making it possible to incorporate new programmes and programme types as the reform of master’s programmes takes effect.

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14.08.2026

SDU restructures its programme pages on sdu.dk: How the work will be carried out at the Faculty of Humanities

SDU’s range of degree programmes has become increasingly complex, with programmes offered in more cities, a growing number of specialisations and different programme types. This development will be further reinforced by the master’s degree reform. SDU is therefore restructuring the programme pages on sdu.dk to give prospective students a clearer overview of their options.In future, related programmes will be brought together on shared pages. This applies, for example, to programmes with several specialisations or programmes offered both as full-time master’s programmes and as part-time master’s programmes for working professionals. The aim is to make it easier for prospective students to compare their options and find the programme that best suits them.During autumn 2026, the programme pages will therefore be given a new visual design and structure.The project is being managed centrally by SDU Communications and covers all the university’s bachelor’s, master’s and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals.How the project will be carried out at the Faculty of HumanitiesAt the Faculty of Humanities, the restructuring will be implemented in several stages. The faculty’s communication unit is responsible for the local implementation. This includes the technical restructuring of all the faculty’s programme pages to ensure that they support the new structure and remain visible in SDU’s programme selector.At the same time, the faculty is working on content development and search engine optimisation (SEO) for the pages covering master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals. The aim is to strengthen their online visibility and support the recruitment of prospective students.The technical restructuring will take place in autumn 2026, while the content development and SEO work will continue into spring 2027. Similar work was carried out for the bachelor’s programmes in autumn 2025.What can heads of studies and academic environments expect?Content development will initially be prioritised for programmes that primarily recruit external applicants. At the same time, programme pages will be created for new master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals as the programmes are submitted for approval. This will make it possible to build awareness of the programmes and support recruitment well in advance of the application deadline.Heads of studies for programmes undergoing content development in addition to the technical restructuring will be involved and kept informed as the work progresses and the pages go live.

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16.06.2026

Alumni profiles ready – strengthening the narrative on Humanities graduates’ career pathways

“What can I become?” is one of the most important questions for prospective students. For Humanities programmes, the answer is rarely simple, as our degrees open the door to many different career paths. This is a strength in practice, but a challenge when it comes to communication. To make career perspectives more tangible, we have, over the past two months, developed 60 alumni profiles that put faces and stories to the many paths our graduates pursue. 60 pathways from education to careerThe profiles cover all Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with three alumni from each programme. Across industries and sectors, alumni share reflections on meaningful work, professional pride, and how their education continues to form the foundation of their careers. At the same time, the profiles offer a nuanced and inspiring picture of the many opportunities a Humanities degree provides—and help challenge simplified assumptions about humanities graduates’ career prospects. Strong perspectives on the programmesThe profiles are rich in positive reflections from student life. The alumni highlight academic content, teaching staff, and the competencies they developed as key factors shaping their careers and current professional practice. The alumni were selected in close collaboration with heads of studies and academic environments, with a focus on showcasing diverse career paths and ensuring broad representation. A coherent narrative across programme pagesThe alumni profiles are a central element of the overall content on the programme pages, supporting prospective students in answering three key questions: ·        [list][*]Do I fit in here? – through videos with relatable students[*]What will I encounter academically? – through clear programme descriptions    [*]What can this lead to? – through alumni profiles demonstrating concrete career paths [/list]Use in recruitmentThe profiles are featured on programme pages on sdu.dk targeting prospective students and form part of Humanities’ recruitment and communication efforts, including LinkedIn, campaigns, and guidance activities.Where to find the profilesAll alumni profiles are available on the programme pages on sdu.dk under “Career” (scroll down the page). Examples:       American Studies:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/amerikanske-studier/karriere        Library and Information Science:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/biblioteksvidenskab-it-kommunikation/karriere        Negot:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/negot/karriere        Classical Studies:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/oldtidskundskab/karriereFor us in the Communications Office, it has been a great pleasure to speak with 60 highly engaged alumni. Their stories have been marked by pride and enthusiasm for both their education and their time at SDU—and this quite naturally resonates with us as well. // HUM COM

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19.11.2025

Reform 2027 – Interdisciplinarity, Digital Competences, New Working Methods and Clear Career Pathways

The Faculty has now published a plan for the strategic development of programmes at the Faculty of Humanities towards 2030. The plan is based on the Faculty’s 2030 strategy and has been prepared in dialogue with programme directors and departments, including discussions at the recent summer seminar.Through a major curriculum reform, effective from September 2027, the initiative aims to realise several of the educational objectives set out in the 2030 strategy and strengthen the overall financial sustainability of the programme portfolio. The overarching purpose of the reform is to enhance quality, relevance, coherence and interdisciplinarity across the Faculty’s programmes. Its specific objectives are to increase interdisciplinary collaboration and shared teaching, embed digital competences in all curricula, introduce new teaching and working methods that foster student engagement, and establish clearer career pathways from the start of the programme through to entry into the labour market, with particular emphasis on teacher training for upper secondary education. The reform comprises four key areas of action:[list=1][*]Increased Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Shared TeachingThe aim is to expand the number of interdisciplinary and jointly taught courses – based on shared needs for new modules and opportunities for joint teaching where subjects overlap – thereby promoting interdisciplinarity, ensuring a critical mass of students in classes, and securing financial sustainability across all programmes.[*]Curriculum Reform with a Focus on Digital CompetencesThe aim is to ensure that graduates consistently possess the digital skills demanded in the humanities labour market. [*]Career Pathways Oriented Towards Upper Secondary EducationThe aim is to strengthen the relevance of programmes geared towards upper secondary teaching and to clarify the route to a career as a secondary school teacher for both prospective and current students. [*]Engaging Teaching and Working MethodsThe aim is to develop teaching formats and working practices that increase student engagement both within and beyond staff-led teaching, in line with the Humanities Model. This includes working with compulsory learning activities and strengthening the interaction and relationship between students and academic staff.[/list]Work is now commencing in task groups under the four areas of action, comprising programme directors, deputy heads of department, resource persons (including those responsible for pedagogical development and digital competences in programmes) and the Vice-Dean. Study boards and subject groups will, of course, be involved in the concrete implementation within curricula. If you would like to know more about the reform and how it will be implemented in the programmes you are associated with, please contact your programme director or deputy head of department.

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Events

Campusvej 55, Odense M

11.11.2026

11:15 - 13:00

Expanding Interview Methodology with AI: From photo elicitation to inquiry graphics

11 Nov

In this workshop, Dr Nataša Lacković will explore how GenAI images can be used as part of an interview method. The workshop will focus on why, when and how abstract concepts and topics across disciplines can be “translated” into images, extending the widely known research method of photo-elicitation interviews into inquiry graphics interviews. These types of interviews can also be understood as arts-based, artefact-based, visual and/or multimodal interviews.Inquiry graphics interviews are distinctive in that they build on sociomaterial and semiotic principles for data creation and analysis, which will be discussed during the workshop.Participants will engage in creating an image in response to a specific research question, and discussing the method, its potential and its challenges, including the tricky positionality of AI in research.  For this purpose, attendees should bring a mobile device, preferably a laptop, and have access to an AI platform capable of generating images, such as ChatGPT. There will also be an opportunity to follow up on the workshop through a joint publication. About Dr Nataša LackovićDr Nataša Lacković is Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) at Lancaster University, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS).She co-directs FHASS "Centre for Social Futures".Her work explores and advances educational theories and practice at the intersection of humans, art-e-facts, place, technology, nature and culture. She has coined a number of new concepts, such as inquiry graphics (images and art for inquiry), postdigtial bubbles, postdigital living, concepts on the spectrum, PSC (production-signification-consumption) critical media literacy method, key concepts of postdigital literacies, and, most recently, artefactual ecologies and pedagogies (publication in progress). She has published and co-edited four books and has written about relational and multimodal higher education as well as different types of literacies and student experiences.  This workshop is organised by DIAS Chair Nina Bonderup Dohn

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Campusvej 55, Odense M

12.11.2026

10:00 - 17:00

Quo Vadis, Healthcare Sector?

12 Nov

The impact of AI-powered clinical assistants on clinical practice and healthcare experiencesAbout the ConferenceArtificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots, automation tools, and patient-facing robots, powered by large language models (LLMs), are rapidly becoming integral to modern healthcare, both in the Danish healthcare system and globally.Clinicians increasingly use these technologies for information-seeking, documentation through ambient voice systems and digital scribes, clinical decision support, communication, and patient interaction. Patient-facing robots are emerging in hospitals, clinics, and home-care settings to assist with, e.g., rehabilitation, medication adherence, and emotional support. As these assistants begin to complement or replace tasks traditionally performed by humans, they transform both the delivery of care and the experience of providing and receiving it.National and international research projects are emerging, exploring these transformations, and new interdisciplinary networks are forming.The purpose of this conference is to bring together researchers and clinicians for knowledge-exchange, constructive dialogue and networking.Date12th of November 2026 - 10:00 to 17:30 followed by a conference reception.VenueUniversity of Southern Denmark, Odense Campus, DIAS auditorium.The conference is hosted and co-funded by the Danish Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS), University of Southern Denmark (Research Unit of General Practice and Department of Business and Management) and Odense University Hospital.The cross-disciplinary research network Caring for People and Technologies at the University of Southern Denmark organizes the conference (Associate Professor Elisabeth Assing Hvidt, Professor Dorthe Brogård Kristensen, Assistant Professor Line Maria Simonsen, Post Doc Kathrine Rayce, Associate Professor Elena Shulzhenko and special consultant Henriette List).

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Campusvej 55, Odense M

17.11.2026

13:00 - 14:00

DIAS Event: Exploring and Strengthening Democracy: Interdisciplinarity, Innovation, Cooperation by Tore Rem

17 Nov

Professor Tore Rem, University of OsloAbout the eventTore Rem will present the work currently undertaken by the large interdisciplinary research initiative UiOemocracy (University of Oslo), which has been in existence since 2023. He will talk about why and how UiOemocracy came about, what the 12 research groups do, and how the initiative functions as a laboratory for interdisciplinarity. Rem will also share ways in which the initiative has led to new forms of engagement between research and society, and how it has created popular arenas for discussing the contemporary challenges of democracy.About the speakerTore Rem (b. 1967) is director of UiOemocracy and Professor of literatures in English at the University of Oslo. He has published extensively on British and Scandinavian 19th- and 20th-century literature, book history, world literature, and life writing, and is also the author of a number of non-fiction books.  The event is hosted by Anne Marie Mai

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Campusvej 55, Odense M

15.12.2026

11:00 - 12:00

DIAS Event: From Global Fear to Local Strength: Countering Polycrisis Narratives in an Age of Hybrid Warfare by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sophie Lecheler

15 Dec

About the event:This lecture explores how alarmist polycrisis narratives distort risk perceptions, undermine preparedness, and amplify vulnerabilities to hybrid threats. Combining political communication research with technological innovation, it examines how decentralized, community-driven communication networks can strengthen trust, cooperation, and societal resilience.  About the speaker:Sophie Lecheler is Professor of Political Communication at the Department of Communication at the University of Vienna. Her research explores the impact of technological change on politics, public discourse, and democracy, bridging communication science with political science, psychology, and digital technologies. She holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam and degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Munich. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of Amsterdam and the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research has appeared in leading international journals, including Journal of Communication, Political Communication, Communication Research, New Media & Society, and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. She also co-leads the Vienna Doctoral College of Digital Humanism, and currently serves as the speaker for a new Research Platform on Trustworthy Science Communication.More information  https://polcom.univie.ac.at/ The event is organized by Claes De Vreese

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Campusvej 55, Odense M

16.12.2026

10:45 - 12:15

DIAS Event: 'The future of food may be buried in the past’ by DIAS Chair Eske Willerslev

16 Dec

The future of food may be buried in the past Climate change is reshaping the conditions under which our food is grown. But long before the present crisis, ecosystems and species were already adapting to environmental disruption. On 16 December, DIAS Chair and internationally renowned DNA researcher Professor Eske Willerslev takes us into AEGIS: the ambitious new research initiative using ancient environmental DNA to understand how past ecosystems responded to change - and how those insights may help build more resilient crops and food systems for the future. Drawing on the project’s first research questions and findings, Willerslev will explore what sediments, genomes and deep environmental history can teach us about climate resilience, biodiversity and global food security. He will also reflect on the challenge of building a major new research centre across disciplines, methods and institutions. The event will be followed by a panel conversation with DIAS Chairs and an open discussion with the audience. About Eske Willerslev Professor Eske Willerslev is a world renowned evolutionary geneticist and pioneer in ancient DNA research. He is Director of the Centre for Ancient Environmental Genomics (CAEG) and leads the international AEGIS programme at the University of Copenhagen, while also serving as Professor at the University of Cambridge. His groundbreaking work has reshaped our understanding of human origins, past ecosystems, and how lessons from ancient DNA can help address future challenges related to climate, biodiversity, and food security. This event is organised by Sten Rynning, DIAS Director & Eske Willerslev, DIAS Chair *Registration: Please register here by 14 December 2026*

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