News from the department
SDU Vejle
30.10.2025
The first LEGO® Chair has been found for SDU Vejle
The appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chair heads of centre at the University of Southern Denmark's new campus in Vejle sets a clear research direction for the new research and education environment.
SDU Vejle
30.10.2025
The first LEGO® Chair has been found for SDU Vejle
The appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chair heads of centre at the University of Southern Denmark's new campus in Vejle sets a clear research direction for the new research and education environment.
In the spotlight
30.10.2025
All roads should lead to Vejle
With the appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chairs for the new campus, SDU gains a high-profile researcher who brings both expertise and love to Vejle.
Researcher Q&A
29.09.2025
Music and Physics Have Much in Common
Physicist Francesco Sannino almost always works with classical music in the background – often Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Rachmaninov, or Shostakovich. The structure and rhythm of the music help him think.
Scientist Q&A
12.09.2025
What We Prove Mathematically Today Will be Just as True in 100 Years
As a child, Professor David Kyed dreamed of becoming an archaeologist. But when it came time to choose his path, mathematics captured his interest. Today he is a researcher and dedicated to exploring the theoretical frontiers of mathematics.
Portrait
10.09.2025
The lifeguard from Lake Constance who became a Professor in Odense
Portrait of Achim Schroll – retiring professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SDU.
Grant
05.09.2025
ERC Starting Grant of DKK 11 million to Computer Scientist Lars Rohwedder
With this grant from the European Research Council, Lars Rohwedder will now establish his own research group.
In Memoriam
04.08.2025
In Memoriam: Hans Jørgen Munkholm
Former Head of Department at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and Dean of the Faculty of Science, Hans Jørgen Munkholm, has passed away at the age of 85. He is remembered for his research, his teaching and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on both the university and his surroundings.
Announcement
03.09.2024
Professor Francesco Sannino appointed as Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Physics
Professor Francesco Sannino has assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious journal Annals of Physics of Elsevier beginning September 1, 2024. Sannino brings a wealth of expertise and vision to this role, continuing the journal's tradition of publishing groundbreaking research in the field of theoretical physics.
USE Center
22.08.2024
SDU Professor Plays a Key Role in a Historically Large Research Program
The SDU center FNUG (Center for Research in Science Education and Communication), led by Professor Connie Svabo, is a strategic partner in the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education – USE Center.
News from the faculty
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.
Funding
09.10.2025
New project fee and securing external funds
From 1 January 2026, the project fee will be raised from 10 % to 20 % for external research projects.
A word from the dean
09.10.2025
Education and Research Policy Summit
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science is working on a new research strategy to be presented in 2025.
A word from the vice dean
18.09.2025
Educational development and inspiration
Read this brief from Vice Dean for Education Poul Nielsen.
A word from the dean
18.09.2025
Technology Resilience in the Nordics - Inspiration from Sweden and Finland
"It was inspiring to see how technology development is integrated into building knowledge-based businesses and closely linked to both security and sustainability."
Admissions
29.08.2025
Welcome to 1,188 new students
The Faculty of Science is expanding its record-high intake from 2024 and is making overall progress on both bachelor's and master's degree programmes in 2025
A word from the dean
29.08.2025
Study start, celebration and community
Never before have so many chosen to study at our faculty. The size and the vibrance of our study start makes this obvious.
News from SDU
News
21.01.2026
Pro-rector moves to DTU
Helle Waagepetersen will take up the position as Director of DTU Health Tech on 1 March.
15.01.2026
Now you can drink the water in Esbjerg again
The drinking water in Jerne Nord - which includes SDU in Esbjerg - can once again be drunk without first having to be boiled. The authorities have cancelled the boiling recommendation on Thursday afternoon.
Master’s Degree Reform
15.01.2026
Six master's degree programmes will have industrial master's degree tracks from 2026
TEK will begin in 2026 with six industrial master's tracks and will expand from 2028. Director of Education Thomas Skjødeberg Toftegaard sees the format as a supplement to the classic 120 ECTS civil engineering master's degree, where relevant employment is linked more closely to the programme of study through a binding collaboration.
15.01.2026
New name for the Rector's Office
At the turn of the year, the Rector's Office has been renamed to SDU Rector's Staff. The tasks remain the same, so the contact to the SDU Rector's Staff for the rest of the organisation will be the same as before.
EPICUR
15.01.2026
New call for Applications: Funding for Collaboration with EPICUR Partners
We are pleased to announce a fourth SDU call to apply for funding to initiate, support and strengthen cooperation with EPICUR partners.
Status of the restructuring
14.01.2026
Survey on the way – how is programme administration perceived?
In early 2026, SDU will be conducting a survey among all lecturers and heads of programme about the perceived quality of programme administration.
Esbjerg
12.01.2026
Contaminated water at SDU Esbjerg: Boil the water first - until friday!
Contamination in the supply lines to SDU Esbjerg means that water must be boiled before consumption until the alert is cancelled – expected during Tuesday 13 January.
Staff policy
12.01.2026
SDU launches new staff policy
A new staff policy has been approved by SDU’s management and the Central Liaison Committee, who look forward with great joy and anticipation to seeing it being adopted and providing a strong framework for the University of Southern Denmark as an outstanding workplace both professionally and socially.
Exhibition
08.01.2026
Can you see what I see? Photo exhibition about psychoses on Stenten in the SUND building
What does the world look like when reality starts to shift? The photo exhibition Can you see what I see? conveys personal experiences of psychosis through images, sound and storytelling. It can be experienced on the Stenten in the SUND building until 16 March 2026.
EPICUR
07.01.2026
EPICUR is much more than individual courses and calls
– it is a coherent SDU initiative across faculties and units.