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PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre

PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre

PhD Oral Defence Session Cand.scient.san.publ. Nanna Herning Svensson

Declining fertility is a huge problem for Denmark

We know a lot about why Danes are having fewer children, but not nearly enough to do anything about it. Rune Lindahl-Jacobsen, Professor of Epidemiology and Biodemography, takes us through the factors at play. And offers his take on a path to the solution.

Memorial service for Thomas Buchvald Vind

A memorial service for University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind will be held on Thursday, 7 May at 2:00 PM.

Denmark launches energy-efficient AI supercomputer that reuses waste heat in local energy system

The University of Southern Denmark, in collaboration with Danfoss and HPE, is bringing a new national AI supercomputer online, enabling Danish universities to handle large data volumes and advanced AI models within a single shared infrastructure. At the same time, the project demonstrates a new model for how AI infrastructure can be built more energy-efficiently at global scale by integrating data centers into energy systems and reusing waste heat.

Here are the nominees for SUND’s teaching award 2026

Five lecturers have been nominated for this year’s teaching award at SUND. What they share is a high level of academic expertise, strong engagement, and teaching that makes a noticeable difference for students.

New shared concept for Christmas gifts for employees at the Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences will in future prioritise shared Christmas activities over individual Christmas gifts. The aim is to create greater equity across the faculty, strengthen the sense of community among staff, and promote sustainability.

SDU puts distinctive villa in Esbjerg into use

The University of Southern Denmark has now officially taken possession of Langlihus at Sædding Strandvej 18 in Esbjerg. The handover was marked at a reception in the villa on 4 May. The property was donated to SDU in 2025 by the Henning G. Kruse Foundation and will now be the setting for a number of academic activities.

Don't miss the Friday café for all SDU employees 8 May

Last month, we premiered our Friday Café for employees. The support was overwhelming, and we are ready with the next café: Friday 8 May at 15-18

SDU and the Danish Defence to work more closely together on public safety

On 4 May, the first drone conscripts will report for duty at SDU in Odense. They are to attend a drone engineering course as part of the cooperation between the SDU Drone Centre and the Danish Defence Drone Centre. Below, Rector Jens Ringsmose explains why increased cooperation with the Danish Defence is both important and relevant.

Exhibition on SDU's research ethics universe has opened

The exhibition on good research practice is now open in the Library Atrium at SDU in Odense. The exhibition can be experienced until the end of May.

Avoid staying in the SUND building on 2–3 May 2026

The alarm system in the SUND building will be tested on Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May. This may result in significant noise disturbance.

Obituary: Thomas Buchvald Vind (1971-2026)

It is with great sadness that the University of Southern Denmark has received the news that University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind suddenly passed away on the night of Saturday 25 April. Thomas Buchvald Vind was 54 years old.