News

Twenty projects are the first to receive IDEA and CONCEPT funding from MedTech Odense

New opportunities to apply for funding in 2026.

Going Green 2025 – everyday logistics turned into 232,617 green kilometres

A total of 370 employees from SDU participated, who together travelled 232,617 green kilometres to and from work. This results in a total CO₂ saving of more than 40,000 kg CO₂ – the equivalent of five trips around the world.

Here are the rules for hanging Christmas decorations

December is just around the corner - and it's important to familiarise yourself with the rules for hanging Christmas decorations from Technical Services to ensure fire safety and free escape routes.

New theme page gathers SDU’s climate efforts

SDU has launched Climate at SDU – a new shared platform for research, education and climate operations.

Four research environments excel in Open Science

The Danish Centre for Rural Research, the SDU Centre for Energy Informatics, the Centre for Public Health in Greenland, and Chemistry and Pharmacy recently received awards for their work to make research articles and research data as available as possible to people who can use the research in practice.

SDU launches phishing campaign

As part of SDU's ongoing information security training, a phishing campaign will take place soon.

Help for event and conference organisers

A new service page on SDUnet provides in-depth guidance on all the elements that ensure a smooth organisation of the event. The page is relevant for both researchers and administrative staff.

Systematic sharing of application feedback will strengthen SDU's funding success

A new initiative in 2025 encourages researchers to share feedback on funding applications with their local research support. The goal is to achieve better applications and provide more targeted advice across the university.

Obituary for John Erik Hansen

It is with great sadness that we have received the news that our colleague John Erik Hansen passed away on 19 October 2025.

The first LEGO® Chair has been found for SDU Vejle

The appointment of Davide Taibi as one of two LEGO® Chair heads of centre at the University of Southern Denmark's new campus in Vejle sets a clear research direction for the new research and education environment.

The development of a new master’s degree landscape at SDU

The Executive Board has now approved the implementation basis that will set the direction for how SDU will implement the Master’s Degree Reform in practice.

New principles for evaluation

The Council for Education has adopted new principles for evaluation, which, among other things, will help shift the focus from control towards initiatives that will support the development of teaching, education programmes and teaching competences at SDU.

New shared car fleet at SDU from January 2026

SDU is gathering a large proportion of company cars into one shared fleet and establishing a new booking system. Read here what the change means for you – especially if you have already booked a car.

Info for all mTIME users: Annual Celebration 2025 and time registration

We have made a system adjustment that automatically recognises the half day off that applies on Friday, when the Annual University Celebration takes place. You need to be careful to register working hours correctly - here's a guide for mTIME users.

Change in focus at theme day for TAP managers

There was great support and good discussions when TAP managers from across SDU gathered for a theme day on leadership in change.

Vi Kører Grønt 2025 – let's break the record again this year – updated 22 October

SDU is once again participating in Vi Kører Grønt (We Drive Green), Odense Municipality's annual campaign that focuses on green and active transport habits to and from work. The campaign takes place from 27 October to 21 November 2025 (weeks 44-47).

Experienced University Director continues at SDU

SDU's Board of Directors has extended the appointment of University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind, who has headed the university's administration since 2017.

Invitation: From idea to approved health technology

Are you interested in learning more about regulation and certification in the development of new health technologies? Or curious about how to best navigate regulatory language and processes?

Limited IT support 8-9 October

New organisation of the study administration – close dialogue and continuous updates

Last week, Director Thomas Buchvald Vind and Deputy Director of Studies Stinne Hørup Hansen met with education administration staff at the five faculties and Central Administration. The purpose was to provide an update on the work of organising the study administration in a new way – and not least to listen to the questions and input that the employees brought.