News from the Department of Technology and Innovation
PhD defense at ITI
27.01.2025
Reconfigurable Wood Architecture. A cyber-physical approach to circular design and construction
On February 7, Anja Kunić from SDU CREATE defends her PhD thesis "Reconfigurable Wood Architecture. A cyber-physical approach to circular design and construction". The defense starts at 14.00, and takes place in the meeting room Ellehammer in building 42, Campus Odense.
Garment production
16.12.2024
She has visited the factories that make your t-shirt: “You could question whether it borders on forced labour”
Julie Bundgaard recently defended her PhD on garment production in Bangladesh at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark. She calls for political action and a debate on the conditions in the factories that produce our clothes. And she has some simple advice for what you, as a consumer, can do.
Waste sorting
10.12.2024
The majority of children and young people find it easy to sort plastic waste
Results from this year’s Mass Experiment reveal that only 13% of surveyed children and young people found sorting plastic waste difficult.
PhD defense at ITI
18.11.2024
Dynamic Evacuation Route Guidance in the Intelligent Building
On 29 November, Tim Wächter from SDU Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation will defend his PhD thesis "Dynamic Evacuation Route Guidance in the Intelligent Building". The defense starts at 10.00, and takes place in U401 at Campus Sønderborg.
PhD defense at ITI
18.11.2024
Capacity Building to Operationalise Urban Resilience Transition
On 27 November, Katarzyna Alicja Wieszczeczynska from SDU Civil and Architectural Engineering will defend her PhD thesis "Defense Capacity Building to Operationalize Urban Resilience Transition". The defense starts at 09.00, and takes place in U162, building 44, at Campus Odense.
PhD defense at ITI
01.10.2024
Lens of labour - Improving social audits in the Bangladeshi garment industry through the eyes and voices of garment workers
On 21 October 2024 Julie Bundgaard from SDU Global Sustainable Production will defend his PhD Thesis "Lens of labour - Improving social audits in the Bangladeshi garment industry through the eyes and voices of garment workers". The defense starts at 10.00 in Room Luftskibet in Copenhagen.
Circular economy
24.09.2024
We can start recycling wind turbine blades tomorrow: "There's nothing stopping us"
Currently, worn-out wind turbine blades are typically buried in landfills. In her PhD thesis, Kristine Wilhelm Lund from SDU has investigated whether recycling the blades is practically, logistically, and economically feasible. And it is.
20.09.2024
SDU launches Denmark's first master's programme in Supply Chain Digitalisation
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Sønderborg has launched Denmark's first master's programme in Supply Chain Digitalisation. This pioneering programme aims to equip future engineers to address the global supply chain's challenges in an increasingly digitalised world.
Work environment
17.09.2024
Researchers may have found ‘untapped potential’ for the strained healthcare system
Hospital staff are less likely to fall ill if they work in a department with a high degree of local and interdisciplinary leadership. At least, this is the finding of a new study from the University of Southern Denmark and the National Research Centre for the Working Environment.
Green building
11.09.2024
The future of building: Here is the Lego of the construction industry
Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark are working to make the construction industry more sustainable with Lego-like wooden modules that can be assembled into load-bearing structures, disassembled, and reused repeatedly using robots and digital models.
News from The Faculty of Engineering
Voice Alarm System Tests
25.03.2025
Voice Alarm System Tests in Three SDU Buildings
Voice alarm systems will be tested in TEK Building 42, Mærsk-2, and Building Section 21Ø in early April. Test messages may be heard during the specified times.
Workshop
22.01.2025
Workshop addresses challenges of young female researchers
On 11 March, a workshop will be held in Odense for younger female researchers at TEK, SUND, and NAT. The workshop aims to equip participants with tools to navigate a competitive research environment, a pressing need according to organiser Eva Arnspang Christensen.
Meeting Catering System
04.12.2024
Introduction to New Meeting Catering System
A new catering system will be introduced soon.
Filming at TEK
15.11.2024
Danish Television (DR) is filming at TEK Odense
Price Adjustments
23.09.2024
Price Adjustments According to the Canteen Contract in Odense and Copenhagen
TEK Prizes
26.06.2024
TEK Prizes 2024
We can finally reveal the four of our skilled colleagues who are this year’s TEK prize recipients.
Invitation
01.05.2024
Invitation to the 100% Climate Neutrality Conference 2024
Join us for the 100% Climate Neutrality Conference on September 16th - September 17th, 2024, at Alsion in Sonderborg.
Technical Services
12.04.2024
Service on the ventilation system in the TEK building
Technical Services
10.03.2024
Test of Voice Alert in Building 44
Partial Closure
29.12.2023
Partial parking lot closure at TEK
Partial parking lot closure at TEK building 42 on January 9th and 11th.
News from SDU
OSU
27.03.2025
Status of the restructuring of the study administration at SDU
Following productive dialogues within the organisation in recent months, the work on restructuring the overall study administration (OSU) has become more clearly anchored, and the Executive Board has just made a decision on which task areas to continue working on.
Anniversary
26.03.2025
The University Library over 60 years – from unique book collections to knowledge hub
This year SDU’s Library celebrates its 60th anniversary as an indispensable resource for researchers and students at the University. Digitalisation has changed the Library forever – but the goal remains the same: Being present where the users are and recognising their needs – preferably before they themselves are aware of them.
HCM and ERP
26.03.2025
Access for externals is temporarily closed in Oracle HCM and ERP
SDU has temporarily removed the option to log in with username and password in Oracle HCM and ERP.
24.03.2025
MMMI Certification Paves the Way for Sustainable Construction at SDU
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) takes sustainability seriously when constructing new buildings or renovating existing ones. This commitment is underscored by the latest certification from DGNB, which has awarded the MMMI building a Gold rating.
Collective agreement
24.03.2025
OK24 – new rules on pension and accrued leave
In the collective labour agreement in the state sector, changes have been agreed on increased flexibility in relation to pension and accrued leave, which will come into effect in spring 2025.
2025 intake
17.03.2025
Increasing Interest in SDU’s Programmes via Quota 2
The figures for this year’s applications to higher education programmes via quota 2 have been published. The University of Southern Denmark has seen a rise in the number of applicants for the third year in a row.
The Festival of Research 2025
17.03.2025
Visit the Festival of Research at the University of Southern Denmark from 24–26 April
The Festival of Research is the perfect opportunity to show off your university to friends and family and delve into some of the exciting things happening on campus! As always, SDU offers lots of free events:
Donation
13.03.2025
Henning G. Kruse Foundation donates landmark building in Esbjerg to SDU
On 1 May 2025, the Henning G. Kruse Foundation will transfer the landmark property at Sædding Strandvej 18 in Esbjerg to the University of Southern Denmark. The building was previously the private residence of pioneer and businessman Henning G. Kruse and has been owned by the Henning G. Kruse Foundation since his death in 2022. Now the building will be used for research and development activities.
Admission
12.03.2025
Why SDU is raising its grade requirement to 7.0 for bachelor’s programmes
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is in the midst of a transformation. The goal is to create even more value through excellent research and outstanding graduates. The grade requirement for prospective students is now increasing.
Climate
11.03.2025
Would you like to know more about SDU’s consumption principles?
The procurement of goods and services generates the largest proportion of the University's CO2 emissions – emitting eight times more CO2 than our second largest source. However, by focusing on sustainable consumption, SDU can significantly reduce the University’s climate footprint.