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 Updates
12.06.2025
Registration is open: Join Movement Day 2025
Take a few hours out of your workday for fun and physical activity with your colleagues. Sign up for Movement Day on Thursday, October 9th.
Open Research Day 2025
03.06.2025
Join us for Open Research Day 2025
Join us for Open Research Day 2025. Here, you’ll get insight into the latest trends in health research – and the chance to see PhD students compete to communicate complex topics in this year’s PhD Cup.
SUND
27.05.2025
Latest news from the Liaison Committee at SUND
Working hours agreement for teaching and consultation response to SUND’s education strategy among topics at the Liaison Committee meeting at SUND on 25 March 2025.
SUND
27.05.2025
Latest news from the Work Environment Committee at SUND
Visible leadership, media handling for early-career researchers, and emergency preparedness for violent incidents were among the topics discussed when the Faculty Occupational Health and Safety Committee at SUND met on 25 March 2025.
SUND
26.05.2025
Latest news from the Gender Equality Council at SUND
Neurodiversity, recruitment practices and the next round of Mentoring for Change were among the many topics discussed when the Gender Equality Council at SUND met on 30 April 2025.
Teacher of the Year 2025
22.05.2025
Martin Wirenfeldt Nielsen named Teacher of the Year at the Faculty of Health Sciences 2025
Martin Wirenfeldt Nielsen has been awarded the title of Teacher of the Year 2025 for his dedicated and inspiring teaching. He was selected from among six nominated lecturers from across the entire faculty – and is now also a candidate for SDU’s Teaching Award.
SUND
20.05.2025
Avoid staying in the SUND Building on 31 May – 1 June 2025.
The alarm system in the SUND Building will be tested on 8 and 9 February. This may cause significant noise disturbances.
Research Grants
14.05.2025
The Region of Southern Denmark's research grants are now open for applications
Are you interested in applying for research funding? The Region of Southern Denmark has just opened applications for four of its research grant programs.
SUND
01.05.2025
New head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at SDU
Simon Kjær Hermansen has been appointed acting head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences as of 1 May 2025. He succeeds Peter Mygind Leth, who is stepping down from the position but will continue working full time as chief forensic pathologist for about a year.
Conference
30.04.2025
Join TAL2025 – The conference on teaching and active learning
How do we create the best conditions for student learning – and what role does AI play in that development? These are some of the key questions addressed at TAL2025 – Teaching for Active Learning, taking place on 6 November 2025 at SDU in Odense.
News from SDU
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
Earlier this week, 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.
EPICUR
26.05.2025
Tell your students about EPICUR – autumn courses can be applied for in June
As a teacher, you can help your students expand their professional and international horizons through EPICUR. Through the alliance, SDU students have access to a wide range of international courses and activities – taught either online, as blended learning (a combination of online and physical attendance) or with physical presence.
Sustainable
21.05.2025
Why did the grass disappear?
You may have wondered why an excavator recently removed large sections of the lawn at the administration building at SDU in Odense? Here is the explanation.