News from SDU

EPICUR

28.05.2026

Tell your students about EPICUR – autumn courses available in June

As a lecturer, you can help your students broaden their academic and international horizons through EPICUR. Through the alliance, SDU students have access to a wide range of international courses and activities – teaching is either online, as blended learning (a combination of online and physical attendance) or with physical presence.

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Internationalisation project

28.05.2026

The internationalisation project is coming to an end – but the work continues

In the internationalisation project, colleagues across the organisation have identified challenges and pinpointed specific areas for improvement in the effort to attract talented international students. The project is now coming to an end, and the work will continue with a focus on attracting more good applicants, increasing completion rates and building even stronger links to the labour market.

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60th anniversary

27.05.2026

The building in the middle of the field which has become a significant factor of the city

After a decades-long relationship, the city of Odense and its university have finally found happiness, and today the University of Southern Denmark plays a crucial role in the narrative of and the attraction to the capital of Funen.

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MedTech Odense

26.05.2026

Another major funding boost for the medtech field

MedTech Odense is launching two new calls - Need & Idea and Proof & Validation – which support research-driven innovation on the journey from idea to patient.

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Salary

26.05.2026

Pay increase and changes to your May payslip

Your May payslip includes two changes: a pay increase and payment of special holiday allowance.

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Equality & Inclusion

22.05.2026

IGAB visit: External experts advise SDU on strengthening equality and inclusion

In late April, SDU welcomed its International Gender Advisory Board (IGAB) to share experiences and discuss how equality and inclusion can be built earlier and more systematically into decision-making—while strengthening leadership capacity across the organisation.

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EPICUR

20.05.2026

EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme 2026 – new opportunities for SDU researchers

The EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme is a joint, coordinated effort between EPICUR partner universities to strengthen research collaborations across the alliance. EPICUR is now opening applications for the 2026 edition of the scheme.

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EPICUR

13.05.2026

EPICUR Staff Week in Odense 20-22 October 2026

Three days focusing on designing education that empowers students to create value in workplace and society

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SDU Vejle

12.05.2026

Winning team selected: New collaboration to shape university and new neighbourhood at Nordkajen

Vejle Municipality and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have named the winning team in a project competition that will set the direction for a new university and the development of Nordkajen.

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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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