News from the department
Brain research
25.01.2021
DKK 35 million for new type of research in neuro diseases
Professor Martin Røssel Larsen has received DKK 35 million from the Lundbeck Foundation to cultivate and research mini-brains.
Cancer
14.01.2021
Why does breast cancer often spread in obese women?
Every year, approx. 5,000 Danish women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Obesity makes the cancer cells more aggressive, so they spread to other parts of the body. This is the focus of Rasmus Siersbæk’s research and he hopes to be able to find better treatment methods for this disease.
Small revolutions
15.10.2020
Researcher uses mini-brains for disease research
Professor Martin Røssel Larsen researches brain diseases. In order to better understand them, he makes mini-brains from stem cells in his laboratory.
Cannabis
24.03.2020
New study: Cannabis helps fight resistant bacteria
Bacteria are increasingly becoming resistant to antibiotics. By combining antibiotics with the cannabis compound, cannabidiol, researchers have found a way to enhance the antibiotic effect.
New research
10.03.2020
SDU intensifies its research in artificial skin
Researchers want to develop and 3D print skin for humans. The Novo Nordisk Foundation provides DKK 15 million for a new research project.
09.03.2020
Closing in on liver fibrosis: Detailing the fibrosis process at unprecedented resolution
Today, there is no effective way to treat liver fibrosis. In a new study, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, SDU, present a new technology to investigate the cellular processes as they change during fibrosis development. Key findings are being validated in studies of human patients, paving the way for possible novel diagnostics and treatments.
Grants
23.01.2020
Phantom genes keep diabetes at bay
Until now, the purpose of a ‘phantom gene’ was largely unknown. New research suggests that it helps to ensure a healthy metabolism and could be involved in the development of lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).
News from the faculty
Health Innovation Day
17.12.2025
Mark your calendar: Health Innovation Day 2026
A day for everyone who wants to help shape the future of healthcare.
How to!
08.12.2025
How to give your first oral presentation at an international conference
From the PhD office to an international stage: In June, PhD student Anne Møller Clausen presented her research at an international conference for the very first time. Here’s how she tackled the challenge – and how you might too.
Research Support
19.11.2025
New organisation of the research support unit at SUND
From 1 January 2026, researchers at SUND will receive integrated support throughout the entire research process - from idea to impact. A new research support unit will provide advice, quality assurance and strategic input – all in one place.
SUND
17.11.2025
Avoid parts of the SUND Building on 29 November 2025
Varslingsanlægget i dele af SUND-bygningen bliver testet lørdag den 29. november. Det kan med medføre betydelige støjgener.
Research Support
17.11.2025
New measures to improve support for research applications
It’s now easier to get the right support for your research application. With fixed deadlines, SUND Research Support and SUND Finance can assist you even more effectively – all the way from idea to submission.
Procurement at SUND
13.11.2025
Procurement at SUND: One shared function – one professional team
SUND now has a single, consolidated procurement team with the aim of strengthening and harmonising procurement processes across the faculty. The handover process is progressing steadily – and the team, all of whom have strong laboratory expertise, are ready to help the units get off to a smooth start.
Audiology
22.09.2025
The audiology programme turns 20
The country’s only university-level audiology programme celebrated its anniversary on 19 September.
Education at the Faculty of Health Sciences
18.09.2025
The Faculty of Health Sciences draws international inspiration for new dentistry programme
The faculty management visited the University of Michigan as the first stop on an international study tour in preparation for launching the dentistry and dental hygiene programmes in 2027.
Art at SUND
01.09.2025
The light work is up at the main entrance of SUND
The striking light work Nocturnal Bang by Monica Bonvicini has been installed at the Stenten S entrance.
New joint procurement function at SUND
01.09.2025
New joint procurement function at SUND takes effect on 1 September
From 1 September 2025, SUND will consolidate its procurement tasks into a new joint unit: SUND Procurement. A process plan will guide the gradual implementation over the coming months, during which tasks will be handed over and systems consolidated.
News from SDU
Phishing campaign
19.12.2025
Did you fall into the trap too? Here are the results of this year's phishing campaign
At the end of November 2025, SDU IT ran a phishing campaign based on an older SDU news item about drones. Here are the results of the campaign.
Ranking
18.12.2025
SDU strengthens its position in the world's leading rankings
The University of Southern Denmark strengthens its position in the international university rankings and makes significant progress on several of the world's most recognised evaluations of teaching in 2025. At a time when competition between universities globally is intensifying, the results confirm SDU's strong research profile and strategic focus.
Status of the restructuring
18.12.2025
New unified study administration to take effect on 1 Januar
Strengthened coherence and clearer framework across SDU.
Climate
18.12.2025
Recycling and responsible choices will strengthen SDU’s climate work
We remain committed to our ambition to be a climate-friendly and sustainable university.
Salary Negotiations 2026
11.12.2025
Annual Salary Negotiations 2026
It will soon be 2026, which means that the annual salary negotiations will begin again. The salary negotiations are conducted in four rounds throughout the year.
Campus Connect
11.12.2025
New initiative strengthens your collegial network
'Campus Connect' gives you as an employee at the University of Southern Denmark the opportunity to make new connections and gain new perspectives across SDU.
SDU Business School
09.12.2025
New organisation: SDU Business School gets its own management at faculty level
The Board has decided to divide the social sciences into two units to strengthen excellent research, education and collaboration with the outside world.
MedTech Odense
04.12.2025
Twenty projects are the first to receive IDEA and CONCEPT funding from MedTech Odense
New opportunities to apply for funding in 2026.
We Drive Green
03.12.2025
Going Green 2025 – everyday logistics turned into 232,617 green kilometres
A total of 370 employees from SDU participated, who together travelled 232,617 green kilometres to and from work. This results in a total CO₂ saving of more than 40,000 kg CO₂ – the equivalent of five trips around the world.
Technical Services
01.12.2025
Here are the rules for hanging Christmas decorations
December is just around the corner - and it's important to familiarise yourself with the rules for hanging Christmas decorations from Technical Services to ensure fire safety and free escape routes.