News from the Department of Technology and Innovation
27.08.2026
New Biomedical Engineering Centre aims to bring engineers and clinicians closer together
Professor Stephen Mellon moved with his family from Oxford to Odense late last year to help establish the new Biomedical Engineering Centre at the University of Southern Denmark.
02.07.2026
New EU project to safeguard the future of Europe’s forest resources
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark will join forces with the Forest Stewardship Council and European partners to develop solutions to meet Europe’s growing demand for fibre-based materials while reducing the need for virgin wood.
08.06.2026
From outbreaks of diseases to major geopolitical changes. Why SDU is educating specialists for a world in constant crisis
Supply chain disruptions, wars and energy shocks have exposed just how vulnerable global supply chains can be. At SDU in Sønderborg, students learn how to use data, simulations and artificial intelligence to help companies anticipate and manage the next major disruption.
PhD Defense
03.06.2026
PhD Defense by Rui Pedro Gonçalves
Tuesday 16 June 2026: PhD Defense by Rui Pedro Gonçalves "Manufacturing Strategy, Systems Design and Digitalization: How to scale and improve competitiveness within the Emerging Electrolyser Industry in Europe?"
PhD Defense
22.05.2026
PhD Defense by Nadieh Meinen: "Probabilistic Modelling Choices in Risk- and Reliability-Based Structural Assessments"
Tuesday 2nd June 2026, SDU Campus Odense U91, 10:00 – 13:00 - Followed by a reception in Room Ellehammer, at TEK
PhD Defense
15.05.2026
PhD Defense by Maria Pizzorni "Planning for urban resilience. A multi-risk approach for floods and droughts"
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Construction
20.04.2026
SDU researchers exhibit at Milan Design Week
Milan Design Week, held from 20 to 26 April, is usually a platform for architects and designers to showcase their latest work. This year, however, a team of researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at University of Southern Denmark is also taking part.
PhD defense at ITI
10.02.2026
FROM SIMULATION TO DIGITAL TWIN: A PROGRESSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
On February 23, 2026, Mohsin Raza from SDU Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation will defend his Ph.D. thesis "FROM SIMULATION TO DIGITAL TWIN: A PROGRESSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT". The defense starts at 10:00 AM and takes place in M301, Campus Sønderborg.
PhD defense at ITI
22.01.2026
Exogeneity-Aware Demand Forecasting in Omnichannel Retail A Supportive Approach for Sales and Operations Planning
On 29 January 2026 Thore Uwe Aye from SDU Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation will defend his PhD Thesis "Exogeneity-Aware Demand Forecasting in Omnichannel Retail: A Supportive Approach for Sales and Operations Planning ". The defense starts at 11.00 and takes place in U109, Campus Sønderborg.
01.12.2025
School students' massive waste hunt nominated for UN prize
The 'Change4Circularity' project and Astra's Mass Experiment have just been selected as one of the world's best digital solutions by the World Summit Awards. The nomination recognises a unique Danish model where thousands of children and young people don't just learn about the green transition – they actively create the data foundation for it.
News from The Faculty of Engineering
Operational status - technical service
05.08.2026
The delivery of the new main entrance door for TEK Building 42 has been delayed
The supplier of the new main entrance for TEK Building 42 has postponed the delivery date.
Operational status - technical service
30.06.2026
Automatic venting of façade offices in TEK-building 42 Odense
Automatic opening of the façade windows in the morning has been reactivated in TEK building 42, Odense
Graduation
30.06.2026
Graduation at SDU on 30th June 2026
Graduation on 30th June 2026 marks a major milestone for many who can now call themselves graduates in civil engineering!
Dean's Column
29.06.2026
Dare to fail - but navigate wisely
Research thrives on uncertainty - and that’s exactly where its power lies. How do we calculate risk, do collaboration, and have long-term vision? And how those are essential to building a strong research environment. As competitive funding becomes increasingly central, the challenge is not to avoid it, but to use it strategically - without losing the courage to explore the unknown.
29.06.2026
How to succeed with EU funding? Two researchers share their best advice
Two researchers share their advice about how to succeed in attracting EU funding...
Operational status - technical service
21.04.2026
Testing of the warning system
Testing of the warning system will take place on 23 April 2026 in buildings 42, 44 and 47
News about cars in Odense
10.04.2026
New electric cars in Odense - and their locations
There are 9 electric cars ready for use in Odense, but for those from TEK, it means a walk to Fioniavej.
Dean's Column
19.03.2026
From Research to Education
One of the defining strengths of a university is that teaching and research live side by side...
Graduation
30.01.2026
Graduation at SDU on 30th January 2026
Graduation on 30th January 2026 marks a major milestone for many who can now call themselves graduates in engineering!
Column
04.12.2025
AI as an everyday tool – and a shared responsibility
Henrik Bindslev's column from the TEK Update newsletter in December.
News from SDU
Friday Café
26.08.2026
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 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 AwardAnton 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.
Signature programmes
24.08.2026
Flagship programmes get underway
The five selected flagship programmes at SDU are working purposefully to explore new ways of enhancing teaching, programme design and extra-curricular activities. Read here about the development work on the signature programmes, which begins with the new semester.
SDU Odense
24.08.2026
Update on oak processionary moths at SDU
The infamous oak processionary moth is not affecting teaching or freshers’ events. However, the University of Southern Denmark continues to urge everyone to remain vigilant and to contact Technical Services should they spot the caterpillar.
SDU’s 60th anniversary
21.08.2026
Three new quotes are ready for Interstitiel
To mark SDU’s 60th anniversary, three new quotes will be added to the staircase area around Interstitiel, the column by sculptor and painter Jørn Larsen in front of SDU’s main entrance.
SDU’s 60th anniversary
21.08.2026
SDU marks its 60th anniversary with new quotes, speeches and cake
On Tuesday 15 September, SDU will mark its 60th anniversary at Campus Odense with new quotes at Interstitiel and speeches at the Campus Square. Cake will be served across the campus.
HCM
18.08.2026
HCM has a new look
From Tuesday, August 18, SDU's HR system HCM will have a new look. The homepage has a new color scheme, and the fonts have been updated. At the same time, you will get a comprehensive overview of your profile in HCM when you visit My Activity Center.