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
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
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.
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.
News from SDU
New Dean
17.03.2026
Jakob Grauslund is to become the new Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has appointed Jakob Grauslund as the new Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. He will be joining us from his role as Head of the Department of Regional Health Research at SDU and will take up the post of Dean on 1 June 2026. Jakob Grauslund takes over from Professor Ole Skøtt, who is retiring after 18 years as dean.
Artificial intelligence
16.03.2026
AI-powered robot to strengthen diagnostics in the uterine cavity
EndoMedBot will relieve the clinic and make assessments more consistent with a thin camera and an AI-based lexicon of changes.
General Election 2026
16.03.2026
Election debate at SDU Kolding on Friday
SDU will host an election debate on 20 March from 11.30-13.00 at Campus Kolding. Everyone is welcome to the event, which requires registration.
2025 intake
16.03.2026
SDU makes progress in this year's quota 2 application
The figures for this year's applications to higher education programmes via quota 2 have now been published. The University of Southern Denmark has seen an increase in the number of applications for the fourth year in a row.
SDU IT
16.03.2026
Clean up your digital waste – make a difference for SDU and the climate
Today marks the beginning of the big digital cleanup week at SDU, and we hope you will join us! Did you know that so-called "Dark Data" – data left unused – is estimated to produce more CO₂ globally than the entire aviation industry?
EPICUR
11.03.2026
Do you want to offer an EPICUR course in autumn 2026?
Do you want to offer teaching across universities and borders and provide students with an international learning framework in your course?
SDU HR
06.03.2026
System change for SDU employees' flexitime registration
Flexitime registration for employees at the University of Southern Denmark will soon have to take place in a new system, as the current system will shut down in 2026.
Study administration
05.03.2026
New survey – how lecturers experience study administration
A new survey points to a positive experience of the administrative support for teaching and programme administration at SDU. At the same time, it provides valuable knowledge about where there may be a need to adjust workflows and interfaces in further follow-up.
Master’s Degree Reform
27.02.2026
New 1-year MSc in Global Supply Chain Management
A focused new MSc programme that makes risk management a core discipline.
EPICUR
27.02.2026
EPICUR Lifelong Learning and Employability Module – coming soon!
Are you an educator who is curious and looking for inspiration about how to incorporate teaching and learning about lifelong learning and employability in your courses, without being an expert in this area? Then we have just what you are looking for.