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.

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.

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.

New campus managements in Vejle and Esbjerg

SDU will have new campus managements in Vejle and Esbjerg. This is due to the establishment of SDU Vejle and the need to get the local management functions in place. At the same time, a change of management is taking place in Esbjerg.

New salary adjustment in connection with the 2026 collective agreement negotiations is awaiting final approval

The general salary increase will therefore not appear on the payslips for April

MedTech Odense opens new funding opportunities for research-based innovation

On 22 May, MedTech Odense will open two new calls aimed at bringing ideas and projects closer to the patient treatments of the future. Employees at SDU and in the Region of Southern Denmark can apply for funding for projects in both early and more advanced stages of development.