News from the department
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.
Quantum Communication
21.08.2024
Denmark’s new quantum-secure network starts in a forest
Researchers and technicians are laying a cornerstone to secure Denmark’s leadership in quantum communication while also protecting against the threat posed by quantum computers in the wrong hands.
Grant
20.06.2024
Sapere Aude grant to Konstantin Wernli
Konstantin Wernli from Centre for Quantum Mathematics, IMADA, has received DKK 6,2 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark to start his own research group.
News
08.05.2024
Innovation Fund Denmark invests in the development of a topological fault tolerant quantum computer
Innovation Fund Denmark has just signed an investment agreement with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) for a 5-year research project: TopQC2X – Topological Photonic Quantum Computing and its applications with the project total of DKK 23,7 million.
People news
01.05.2024
New Honorary Fellow at University of Southern Denmark
Darlene Cavalier has been appointed by the Faculty of Science in collaboration with Citizen Science Knowledge Center as an Honorary Fellow for a 5-year period.
Digitization
21.03.2024
Have you used a supercomputer today?
Supercomputers are ready to boost your research both here at SDU and at a number of other Danish universities. But what difference can supercomputers make? This was the focus when the Danish e-infrastructure Consortium (DeiC) visited SDU.
Portrait
20.03.2024
You Lost to the Girl?!
A Portrait of Joan Boyar, Recently Retired Professor in Computer Science at IMADA.
Feature
13.03.2024
When is something artificial intelligence?
Is artificial intelligence really as intelligent as we think? PhD student Jonas Vistrup from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SDU, challenges our perception of AI in this feature article. From ELIZA to ChatGPT, gain insight into what really makes a machine intelligent.
Ph.-d.-stipendiat
04.01.2024
What we know and understand, we care for
The stay-at-home mom and sustainability enthusiast who chose to use her powers for research in science education. An interview with Katrine Bergkvist Borch, PhD student at the Research Center for Science Education and Communication at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SDU.
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.