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
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.
Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry
20.05.2026
New management team appointed at the Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry
Jakob Grauslund has been appointed acting head of the Department of Clinical and Preventive Dentistry. At the same time, an interim management group has been established to ensure continued progress in the development of SDU’s new dentistry and dental hygiene programmes.
Lecturer of the Year 2026
12.05.2026
Pernille Hviid named SUND’s Teacher of the Year 2026
Students highlight Pernille’s ability to create engaging teaching with a strong connection between theory and practice. She has now been named Teacher of the Year at SUND.
Teaching award 2026
05.05.2026
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.
Christmas 2026
05.05.2026
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.
SUND
28.04.2026
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.
Festival of Research 2026
22.04.2026
4,500 visitors at the Festival of Research at SDU in Odense
With strong public interest and a high level of activity throughout the day, this year’s event was a clear success for both visitors and researchers.
Open Research Day 2026
20.04.2026
Join us for Open Research Day 2026
Join us for Open Research Day 2026. 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.
News from SDU
Odense Letbane
03.06.2026
Do not use the tram tracks as an access route between New OUH and SDU
Due to the current disruption to Odense Letbane services, trams are currently not operating between IKEA and Hjallese St.
60th anniversary
03.06.2026
New quotes to be engraved at the SDU pillar
On the occasion of SDU's 60th anniversary, staff and students are invited to suggest quotes to be engraved in the staircase at the column in front of SDU's main entrance.
Friday Café
01.06.2026
Last Friday Café before the summer holidays: Friday 12 June
The next café will take place on Friday 12 June at 14:30-18 in the restaurant at SDU Odense. Please note! The café opens half an hour earlier than originally announced.
OK26
29.05.2026
New rules on a child's third sick day enter into force
As part of the 2026 collective agreement negotiations, new rules have been agreed regarding leave in connection with a child’s illness.
EPICUR
28.05.2026
Tell your students about EPICUR – autumn courses available in June
As a lecturer, you can help your students broaden their academic and international horizons through EPICUR. Through the alliance, SDU students have access to a wide range of international courses and activities – teaching is either online, as blended learning (a combination of online and physical attendance) or with physical presence.
Internationalisation project
28.05.2026
The internationalisation project is coming to an end – but the work continues
In the internationalisation project, colleagues across the organisation have identified challenges and pinpointed specific areas for improvement in the effort to attract talented international students. The project is now coming to an end, and the work will continue with a focus on attracting more good applicants, increasing completion rates and building even stronger links to the labour market.
60th anniversary
27.05.2026
The building in the middle of the field which has become a significant factor of the city
After a decades-long relationship, the city of Odense and its university have finally found happiness, and today the University of Southern Denmark plays a crucial role in the narrative of and the attraction to the capital of Funen.
MedTech Odense
26.05.2026
Another major funding boost for the medtech field
MedTech Odense is launching two new calls - Need & Idea and Proof & Validation – which support research-driven innovation on the journey from idea to patient.
Salary
26.05.2026
Pay increase and changes to your May payslip
Your May payslip includes two changes: a pay increase and payment of special holiday allowance.
Equality & Inclusion
22.05.2026
IGAB visit: External experts advise SDU on strengthening equality and inclusion
In late April, SDU welcomed its International Gender Advisory Board (IGAB) to share experiences and discuss how equality and inclusion can be built earlier and more systematically into decision-making—while strengthening leadership capacity across the organisation.