News from SDU

Memorial service - NB: new location

05.05.2026

Memorial service for Thomas Buchvald Vind

A memorial service for University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind will be held on Thursday, 7 May at 2:00 PM.

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SDU - Sønderborg

05.05.2026

Denmark launches energy-efficient AI supercomputer that reuses waste heat in local energy system

The University of Southern Denmark, in collaboration with Danfoss and HPE, is bringing a new national AI supercomputer online, enabling Danish universities to handle large data volumes and advanced AI models within a single shared infrastructure. At the same time, the project demonstrates a new model for how AI infrastructure can be built more energy-efficiently at global scale by integrating data centers into energy systems and reusing waste heat.

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SDU - Esbjerg

04.05.2026

SDU puts distinctive villa in Esbjerg into use

The University of Southern Denmark has now officially taken possession of Langlihus at Sædding Strandvej 18 in Esbjerg. The handover was marked at a reception in the villa on 4 May. The property was donated to SDU in 2025 by the Henning G. Kruse Foundation and will now be the setting for a number of academic activities.

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Friday café

04.05.2026

Don't miss the Friday café for all SDU employees 8 May

Last month, we premiered our Friday Café for employees. The support was overwhelming, and we are ready with the next café: Friday 8 May at 15-18

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Drones

30.04.2026

SDU and the Danish Defence to work more closely together on public safety

On 4 May, the first drone conscripts will report for duty at SDU in Odense. They are to attend a drone engineering course as part of the cooperation between the SDU Drone Centre and the Danish Defence Drone Centre. Below, Rector Jens Ringsmose explains why increased cooperation with the Danish Defence is both important and relevant.

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HR Excellence

30.04.2026

Exhibition on SDU's research ethics universe has opened

The exhibition on good research practice is now open in the Library Atrium at SDU in Odense. The exhibition can be experienced until the end of May.

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Obituary

27.04.2026

Obituary: Thomas Buchvald Vind (1971-2026)

It is with great sadness that the University of Southern Denmark has received the news that University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind suddenly passed away on the night of Saturday 25 April. Thomas Buchvald Vind was 54 years old.

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SDU Campuses

27.04.2026

New campus managements in Vejle and Esbjerg

SDU will have new campus managements in Vejle and Esbjerg. This is due to the establishment of SDU Vejle and the need to get the local management functions in place. At the same time, a change of management is taking place in Esbjerg.

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OK26

27.04.2026

New salary adjustment in connection with the 2026 collective agreement negotiations is awaiting final approval

The general salary increase will therefore not appear on the payslips for April

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MedTech

27.04.2026

MedTech Odense opens new funding opportunities for research-based innovation

On 22 May, MedTech Odense will open two new calls aimed at bringing ideas and projects closer to the patient treatments of the future. Employees at SDU and in the Region of Southern Denmark can apply for funding for projects in both early and more advanced stages of development.

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SDU

27.04.2026

University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind has passed away

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind passed away suddenly on Saturday night.

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International Staff Week

24.04.2026

International Staff Week in Freiburg on international teaching cooperation

Event at the University of Freiburg with a special invitation to colleagues from EPICUR partner institutions.

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Print shop

23.04.2026

Graphic Centre print shop will switch to external supplier in 2027

It has been decided that printing services will be provided by an external supplier in the future. The change will take effect from the beginning of 2027. Until then, the print shop in the Graphic Centre will continue its service as before.

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SDU Business School

21.04.2026

Announcement on the framework for the administrative organisation and the further process

At its meeting on 16 April 2026, the steering committee decided on the framework for the future administrative organisation of SBS and SAMF based on the working group's recommendations.

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EPICUR

21.04.2026

Put EPICUR to use in your teaching

A workshop on EPICUR that provides inspiration and concrete approaches to internationalising subjects and programmes.

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HR Excellence

21.04.2026

New web universe brings together SDU's resources on research integrity and ethics

On SDUnet, you can now find a single point of access to guides, policies, services, and contact points that support responsible research at SDU. The web universe is intended as a quick shortcut - both for researchers and for administrative staff who support research. In April and May, you can experience an exhibition on the same topic in the Library's Atrium courtyard.

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Master's programme

17.04.2026

Master's programme in clinical nursing – practice and academic development

Several healthcare professionals at Hospital Sønderjylland are currently completing a master's programme for working professionals at SDU – a part-time study over four years that makes it possible to combine clinical work with academic development. Meet two nurses who are halfway through the programme.

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SDU

14.04.2026

Jens Ringsmose's appointment is extended as Rector at SDU

SDU's Board of Directors has decided to extend Jens Ringsmose's appointment as Rector for a 3-year period.

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The attractive workplace

10.04.2026

New flexitime agreement for technical and administrative staff at SDU

A new joint flexitime agreement for technical and administrative staff (TAP) at SDU has now come into effect. The agreement has been made between SDU’s management and union representatives. The agreement is effective from 1 April 2026 and replaces previous flexitime agreements at the university.

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Friday café for all employees at SDU

07.04.2026

Remember the New Friday café on Friday

Remember that on Friday 10 April at 15-18, SDU invites you to the first Friday Café for all employees in the restaurant at SDU Odense.

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