News from the department
30.04.2025
PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre
30.04.2025
PhD Oral Defence Session - Cand.med. Lisa Maria Sele Sætre
28.02.2025
PhD Oral Defence Session Cand.scient.san.publ. Nanna Herning Svensson
Demographic challenges
13.03.2024
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.
News from the faculty
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.
The dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences takes stock
21.08.2025
17 years as SDU’s dean of health sciences have left a lasting mark: Ole Skøtt turned 70 on 18 July
There’s plenty of room to grow for both students and staff at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Both literally in the new buildings at the University of Southern Denmark's campus in Odense, but also in a figurative sense.
SUND's education strategy
15.08.2025
Column: The strategy is in place – now the work begins
The education strategy "Education in Practice" was published just before the summer break. This marked an important step – but not the finish line. On the contrary: this is when the real work begins. Read the column by Merete Munk, Head of Secretariat and Education at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
News from SDU
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.
Climate
27.11.2025
New theme page gathers SDU’s climate efforts
SDU has launched Climate at SDU – a new shared platform for research, education and climate operations.
Research in practice
26.11.2025
Four research environments excel in Open Science
The Danish Centre for Rural Research, the SDU Centre for Energy Informatics, the Centre for Public Health in Greenland, and Chemistry and Pharmacy recently received awards for their work to make research articles and research data as available as possible to people who can use the research in practice.
Phishing
20.11.2025
SDU launches phishing campaign
As part of SDU's ongoing information security training, a phishing campaign will take place soon.
20.11.2025
Help for event and conference organisers
A new service page on SDUnet provides in-depth guidance on all the elements that ensure a smooth organisation of the event. The page is relevant for both researchers and administrative staff.
14.11.2025
Systematic sharing of application feedback will strengthen SDU's funding success
A new initiative in 2025 encourages researchers to share feedback on funding applications with their local research support. The goal is to achieve better applications and provide more targeted advice across the university.
04.11.2025
Obituary for John Erik Hansen
It is with great sadness that we have received the news that our colleague John Erik Hansen passed away on 19 October 2025.
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.