News from SDU

HSU

02.09.2026

The roll-out of Microsoft 365 Copilot is resuming

In connection with the roll-out of Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium, the staff side has, quite rightly, raised a number of concerns, criticisms and questions.

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SDU Vejle

01.09.2026

SDU Vejle officially opened

Following several years of preparation, SDU Vejle has officially opened. The new international IT campus aims to train more IT specialists and build strong research environments in close collaboration with businesses in the region.

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SDU Odense

31.08.2026

Temporary closure of car parks in September

Some car parks at Fioniavej will be closed in connection with the Semester Start Party

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Friday Café

31.08.2026

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.

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SDU Odense

31.08.2026

Police and emergency services to hold a drill at Campus Odense on 1 September

On Tuesday 1 September, from 07.30-17.00, a certification drill for bomb disposal experts will take place in a designated area on Campus Odense. This means that police and emergency services will be present and visible on campus. This is a planned drill – not a real incident.

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SDU

28.08.2026

Anne Binderkrantz to become new Pro-rector at SDU

Professor of Political Science Anne Skorkjær Binderkrantz is to become the new Pro-rector at the University of Southern Denmark. She joins from Aarhus University and has extensive experience in research, educational leadership and strategic university management.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Research

25.08.2026

Anton 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SDU

14.08.2026

Jens Ringsmose to become the new chair of Universities Denmark

The Rector of SDU, Jens Ringsmose, will take up the post of chair of Universities Denmark on 1 September 2026.

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Ranking

13.08.2026

Dynamic research development keeps SDU in the global top 200 in the NTU Ranking 2026

For the third consecutive year, the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is among the world’s top 200 universities in the NTU World University Ranking. This comes as the University continues to develop new research environments across its faculties, which are now beginning to have a positive impact on external assessments.

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EPICUR

12.08.2026

EPICUR has secured funding until the end of 2028

The European university alliance EPICUR has been awarded €7.2 million from Erasmus+ for the two-year EPICUR-SHAPE-IT-PLUS project. This is the third time the alliance has received EU funding. SDU has been a member since 2021.

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SDU HR

12.08.2026

Campus Connect – strengthen your professional network

Looking for an easy way to get to know colleagues across SDU?

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Friday Café

03.08.2026

The Friday Café is back: Friday 7 August, 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm

The campus may still be in a bit of a holiday mood, but that doesn’t apply to the Friday Café! As always, you’ll find us in the restaurant at SDU Odense.

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