News from SDU

An education-focused university in constant motion for 60 years

The University of Southern Denmark celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, throughout 2026 a series of articles will highlight key themes that trace back to 1966 and continue to define the University today. This article focuses on education – and on how pioneering spirit, student influence and new degree programmes have shaped SDU from its first 180 students to becoming a regional and international university with more than 200 times as many students.

Visit the Festival of Research 2026 at SDU in April

SDU enters strategic partnership with the University of Freiburg

The University of Southern Denmark has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, strengthening the university's international collaboration.

Introducing SDU’s new signature programmes

SDU is launching its first signature programmes. Five bachelor’s degree programmes have been selected by the Rectorate to be development labs for education and to offer particularly ambitious bachelor’s degree programmes to a small number of academically talented students.

SDU’s Rector on the Master’s Degree Reform – SDU must forge stronger connections between studies and business

The Master’s Degree Reform will gradually transform the master’s degree landscape towards 2028 and will have a significant impact from 2028 onwards. At SDU, work is well underway, and the first new degree programmes will start as early as September. Rector Jens Ringsmose sees the Reform as a major and demanding reorganisation – but also as an opportunity to strengthen the connection between universities, students and the labour market.

Digital Cleanup Week focused on climate, compliance and good digital practices

In week 12, several digital clean-up activities were carried out across SDU as part of the Digital Cleanup Week. The efforts focused on climate, compliance and good digital practices and were based on the International Digital Cleanup Day on 21 March.

Jakob Grauslund is to become the new Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has appointed Jakob Grauslund as the new Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. He will be joining us from his role as Head of the Department of Regional Health Research at SDU and will take up the post of Dean on 1 June 2026. Jakob Grauslund takes over from Professor Ole Skøtt, who is retiring after 18 years as dean.

AI-powered robot to strengthen diagnostics in the uterine cavity

EndoMedBot will relieve the clinic and make assessments more consistent with a thin camera and an AI-based lexicon of changes.

Election debate at SDU Kolding on Friday

SDU will host an election debate on 20 March from 11.30-13.00 at Campus Kolding. Everyone is welcome to the event, which requires registration.

SDU makes progress in this year's quota 2 application

The figures for this year's applications to higher education programmes via quota 2 have now been published. The University of Southern Denmark has seen an increase in the number of applications for the fourth year in a row.

Clean up your digital waste – make a difference for SDU and the climate

Today marks the beginning of the big digital cleanup week at SDU, and we hope you will join us! Did you know that so-called "Dark Data" – data left unused – is estimated to produce more CO₂ globally than the entire aviation industry?

Do you want to offer an EPICUR course in autumn 2026?

Do you want to offer teaching across universities and borders and provide students with an international learning framework in your course?

System change for SDU employees' flexitime registration

Flexitime registration for employees at the University of Southern Denmark will soon have to take place in a new system, as the current system will shut down in 2026.

New survey – how lecturers experience study administration

A new survey points to a positive experience of the administrative support for teaching and programme administration at SDU. At the same time, it provides valuable knowledge about where there may be a need to adjust workflows and interfaces in further follow-up.

New 1-year MSc in Global Supply Chain Management

A focused new MSc programme that makes risk management a core discipline.

EPICUR Lifelong Learning and Employability Module – coming soon!

Are you an educator who is curious and looking for inspiration about how to incorporate teaching and learning about lifelong learning and employability in your courses, without being an expert in this area? Then we have just what you are looking for.

New Friday café for all SDU employees

It's been a long time coming, but now it's finally a reality: On Friday 10 April at 15-18, SDU invites you to the first Friday Café for all employees in the restaurant at SDU Odense.

An innovative university with innovative students for 60 years

The University of Southern Denmark turns 60 this year. To mark the occasion, throughout 2026, we will focus on some of the keywords that can be traced back to 1966 and which still characterise the University today. This article is about entrepreneurship, which has always played an important role for all the University’s campuses and will continue to do so in the future.

Fewer rules – more time for core tasks

We are abolishing rules that do not create value – and making way for smoother workflows and more trust.

Innovation to become a purpose of universities – SDU poised

SDU’s Rector, Jens Ringsmose, is looking forward to new opportunities for spinouts, collaborations with businesses and a boost in the transfer of knowledge and technology.