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
New Dean
02.09.2026
Jakob Grauslund ready for his next chapter as Dean
After three months working alongside Ole Skøtt, Jakob Grauslund is now ready for his next chapter as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. On Monday, colleagues from across the faculty officially welcomed him to the role – and he outlined some of the ambitions that will shape the period ahead.
Farewell reception
01.09.2026
John Chemnitz says goodbye after 50 years at SDU
After more than 50 years of dedicated service at Odense University and later the University of Southern Denmark, and having made a major contribution to the degree programmes in medicine and clinical biomechanics at SDU, the time has come to say goodbye to Associate Professor and medical doctor John Chemnitz.
Reception
01.09.2026
Thank you for 18 years as dean, Ole Skøtt!
After 18 years as dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Ole Skøtt stepped down on 31 August. Last Friday, colleagues and partners officially said goodbye to him at a reception at SDU. But Ole Skøtt is not leaving the university altogether.
Communication Award
26.08.2026
Award-winning science communicator Anton Pottegård shares his three top tips
How do you get your research noticed beyond academia? Professor Anton Pottegård has just received this year’s Research Communication Award and shares three tips for researchers looking to reach a wider audience with their work.
Undervisning og eksamen
26.08.2026
SUND Planning is moving to new offices on 25 September
On 25 September, SUND Planning staff will move to new offices. The physical move follows the organisational restructuring of study administration at SDU, which saw the staff become part of SDU Education earlier this year.
Movement Day 2026
19.08.2026
Will you be joining us? Registration for Movement Day 2026 is now open
Set aside a couple of hours of your day for physical activity, community and fun activities with your colleagues. On Thursday 8 October, SDU Moves is once again inviting all staff to Movement Day at SDU.
SUND Research Support
11.08.2026
More time for research – SUND Research Support now helps researchers after funding is awarded.
Researchers with major grants can now get more help with project management, coordination and administration. The expanded support from SUND Research Support is designed to keep projects on track and free up more time for research.
Research Support
10.06.2026
SUND Research Support strengthens its focus on innovation and impact
SUND Research Support has strengthened its work with innovation and research impact through a new advisory function that will support researchers across the faculty’s departments.
The People's Meeting 2026
01.06.2026
SUND to engage with the public at The People's Meeting 2026
When The People's Meeting brings together citizens, organisations, politicians and knowledge institutions on Bornholm, SUND will be there with a new and expanded presence. The aim is to foster dialogue, build new partnerships and bring health research into the conversation where public debate is taking place.
SUND Research Support
28.05.2026
Need help with your DFF application?
You have the opportunity to gain access to a comprehensive support programme from SUND Research Support and SUND Finance – the deadline is 17 June.
News from SDU
HSU
02.09.2026
The roll-out of Microsoft 365 Copilot is resuming
In connection with the roll-out of Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium, the staff side has, quite rightly, raised a number of concerns, criticisms and questions.
SDU Vejle
01.09.2026
SDU Vejle officially opened
Following several years of preparation, SDU Vejle has officially opened. The new international IT campus aims to train more IT specialists and build strong research environments in close collaboration with businesses in the region.
SDU Odense
31.08.2026
Temporary closure of car parks in September
Some car parks at Fioniavej will be closed in connection with the Semester Start Party
Friday Café
31.08.2026
The first Friday Café of the semester: Friday 4 September, 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm
We’re kicking off the new semester in style! As always, you’ll find us in the restaurant at SDU Odense.
SDU Odense
31.08.2026
Police and emergency services to hold a drill at Campus Odense on 1 September
On Tuesday 1 September, from 07.30-17.00, a certification drill for bomb disposal experts will take place in a designated area on Campus Odense. This means that police and emergency services will be present and visible on campus. This is a planned drill – not a real incident.
SDU
28.08.2026
Anne Binderkrantz to become new Pro-rector at SDU
Professor of Political Science Anne Skorkjær Binderkrantz is to become the new Pro-rector at the University of Southern Denmark. She joins from Aarhus University and has extensive experience in research, educational leadership and strategic university management.
SDU Business School
26.08.2026
Five sections will bring together SDU’s new Business School
From 1 September, SDU’s business economics environments will be brought together in an independent faculty, SDU Business School. This organisation will create coherence in research and education.
SDU’s 60th anniversary
26.08.2026
From university in Odense to university in all of Southern Denmark
When Odense University first opened its doors in 1966, 180 students began their studies in rented premises. 60 years later, SDU is opening its newest campus in Vejle. Over the years, the University has grown from a small university based in Odense to a university with strong roots and activities across the entire Region of Southern Denmark. This is a story is story of mergers and new campuses and also of an ever-closer connection between the University and the Region it is a part of.
Nordic Centre
25.08.2026
Funding for academic events at the Nordic Centre at Fudan University
The deadline for applications for funding for academic events at the Nordic Centre in Shanghai is 20 September 2026.
Research
25.08.2026
Anton Pottegård wins the Research Communication Award
The annual award, presented to a researcher who has distinguished themselves through outstanding communication within their field of research, goes to SDU – specifically, Professor Anton Pottegård from the Faculty of Health Sciences.