News from SDU

Buddy Programme

06.11.2026

Buddy programme makes it easier for international staff to settle in at the Faculty of Humanities

New international staff are not only starting a new job, but often also adjusting to a new country, a new university system and a new work culture. At the Faculty of Humanities, they can therefore be paired with a buddy from among their colleagues.

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SDU Bevæger Sig

29.10.2026

SDU Bevæger Sig to continue until 2031

Following a successful 2026 edition of SDU Bevæger Sig, there are plans for further events and initiatives for SDU staff, as the scheme has been extended.

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AI at SDU

29.10.2026

How SDU puts its AI policy into practice

Artificial intelligence is intended to contribute to the quality of the university’s work. SDU’s AI policy sets out the framework, whilst specific guidelines and skills development are designed to support its use in day-to-day operations.

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60th anniversary

28.10.2026

From a royal inauguration to a shared celebration over 60 years

The University of Southern Denmark is celebrating its 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we are highlighting some of the traditions and characteristics that have their roots in the university’s early days and which still characterise SDU today. This time, the focus is on the Annual University Celebration. On Friday, around 4,000 students and staff will gather for the university’s biggest celebration.

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EPICUR

28.10.2026

SDU to lead EPICUR’s work on the skills of the future

On 1 November, a new two-year project period begins for the European university alliance EPICUR. Several of the alliance’s joint initiatives are to be integrated into the universities’ standard practices, and SDU will be responsible for work on the skills of the future.

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Car Fleet

27.10.2026

New electric cars on their way to the SDU Shared Car Fleet

SDU is replacing the last 25 petrol and diesel cars in the shared car fleet with 26 electric cars. This replacement means that, for a while, the selection in the Mileage Book booking system may appear smaller when you book a journey in 2027.

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Climate

26.10.2026

New report provides inspiration for SDU’s ongoing climate action

A new SDU report from the FORWARD Task Force provides a range of practical tools and recommendations designed to inspire the university’s ongoing work on its green transition.

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Research collaboration

23.10.2026

Apply for funding for research collaboration with the University of Freiburg

Researchers at SDU can now apply for up to EUR 50,000 for joint projects with colleagues at the University of Freiburg. The new SDU-UFR Seed Funding scheme is open to all academic fields. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.

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Climate ambassador

12.10.2026

Become a climate ambassador at SDU

– and put the climate on the agenda where you work.

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Equality

05.10.2026

Equality work gains stronger cross-organisational anchoring

Equality is a cross-organisational task that matters for SDU’s research, education, working environment and development as an organisation. The Executive Board has therefore decided that cross-organisational support for equality work will in future be anchored in SDU HR. Staff and resources in the Gender & Equality Team (GET) will transfer to SDU HR on 31 December 2026.

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Parental leave

05.10.2026

New and improved maternity leave entitlements in the civil service

New maternity leave entitlements have been introduced, offering further benefits to civil servants taking maternity leave.

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EPICUR

02.10.2026

Keynote on teaching that creates value

How can teaching create value beyond the classroom? On 20 October, Martin Lackéus from Chalmers University of Technology will give a keynote at SDU on value creation pedagogy.

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Webinar

30.09.2026

Webinar on competence development in a changing world of work

How can you develop your competences and prepare for new demands in working life? An EPICUR webinar on 1 October will explore this question.

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Ranking

30.09.2026

New internal website on international rankings at SDU

A new internal rankings page makes it easier to gain an insight into SDU’s work on international rankings. Here, staff can read about the significance of the rankings for the university and see how they themselves can contribute to SDU’s international visibility and rankings.

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Friday Cafe

28.09.2026

The last Friday Café of the year: 2 October, 2.30 pm–6.00 pm

Pop into the restaurant at SDU Odense and wish your colleagues a lovely weekend.

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60th anniversary

24.09.2026

It all began with medicine – 60 years of medical education at SDU

The University of Southern Denmark is celebrating its 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, throughout 2026 we will be focusing on some of the key themes that have their roots in 1966 and which still characterise the university today. This time, the focus is on medicine. In fact, it was the need for more doctors that sparked the establishment of the university. 60 years on, medicine and health continue to play a central role – now with new opportunities for research and innovation at the intersection of medicine and technology.

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Movement Day

23.09.2026

Would you like to help set a new exercise record?

Movement Day 2026 is just around the corner, and this year you can once again look forward to an afternoon packed with movement, community and fun activities.

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Analysis Portal

22.09.2026

New and improved version of SDU’s Analysis Portal on the way

The overview page containing all relevant data on SDU’s research, students and impact on society is now being enhanced by becoming freely accessible to all staff and featuring an improved platform.

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Teaching Award

22.09.2026

SDU Associate Professor receives the 2026 Teaching Award

Associate Professor Bjarne Schmidt from the University of Southern Denmark has been awarded the 2026 Teaching Award for his dedicated and practical teaching in physics and mathematics.

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Annual University Celebration

15.09.2026

SDU invites you to the Annual University Celebration Friday 30 October

SDU is turning 60. And of course, that calls for a celebration! That’s why we’ve gone the extra mile with the party this year.

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