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SDU’s Staff Policy

At the University of Southern Denmark, the employees are our most important resource. The staff policy describes the University’s values, approach and framework as a workplace. It is based on academic freedom, curiosity and respect and shows how we together create well-being, development and a strong community.

At the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), you are part of an academic community that is based on academic freedom, commitment and collaboration. We create value for and with society through research, education and collaboration – locally rooted in Southern Denmark and with an international outlook.

With us, you can develop professionally and personally in an engaging and inclusive environment, where education, quality and well-being go hand in hand – regardless of whether you are here for an entire career or part of the way.


Foundation of the staff policy

A university is something special. At the SDU, we combine academic freedom, academic curiosity, critical thinking and the ability to develop new knowledge with an international outlook and regional commitment – and create knowledge and value that make an impact in Denmark and beyond.

  • SDU creates value for and with society through high quality, talented people and strong academic environments. It is the University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical-administrative staff who make this possible every day. Their efforts are a prerequisite for SDU to carry out its responsibilities to a high standard.

    The staff policy is based on the University’s fundamental academic values: Freedom of research, teaching and speech. They provide the framework for an environment in which curiosity, reflection and innovation can thrive, and where academic freedom and responsibility go hand in hand.

  • All employees at SDU have joint responsibility for the University’s values and culture, actively contribute to the University’s development and safeguard the University’s credibility. Regardless of job function, all employees are an active part of the University’s value-creating knowledge community.

    Collaboration is based on integrity, trust and mutual respect – with room for both professional ambitions and diversity of approaches and perspectives.

  • SDU is a workplace for both long-term careers and short-term positions. Regardless of the type of employment, everyone must be recognised and given the opportunity for professional and personal development.

    Professionalism and well-being must go hand in hand, and all employees must experience – and contribute to – an inclusive and engaging work environment in which employees have a say and good conditions for solving the University’s tasks competently and to a high standard.

    We safeguard a healthy and safe work environment and support a good balance between work life and other areas of life as a prerequisite for well-being, commitment, creativity and job satisfaction.

 

Common direction – four themes

Our staff policy sets the framework for SDU’s values and expectations, for the University’s employees and managers’ opportunities, and for the community we create together.  

The staff policy is structured around four themes, which together form the foundation for helping us attract, retain and develop talented employees and for creating a work environment where professionalism, quality and interaction thrive and support the University’s social mission.

SDU Human Resource University of Southern Denmark

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  • Odense M - DK-5230
  • Phone: +45 6550 1000