SDU IT

Digital Cleanup Week 2026

From 16 to 21 March 2026, a series of digital clean-up activities will be carried out across the university, based on the international campaign “Digital Cleanup Day”. The initiative has been established through a collaboration between SDU’s Climate Ambassador Network and SDU IT.

Cleaning up our digital workspaces has never been more vital

This applies with regard to the climate, the economy, and security. We are calling on everyone at the university to join our digital cleanup initiative. Challenge a colleague to a 'delete-off,' organize a department cleanup event, or simply take a moment to clear out your own obsolete files and hand in your old SDU-computer, phone or other IT-equipment at your IT Service Desk.

Every little bit helps, so your actions really do make a difference!

The initiative focuses on climate, compliance, and good digital practices

Three key elements:

Deleting data and files
Handing in old IT equipment
Cleaning up apps, licenses, and newsletters

Did you know?

7% of the world’s gold is currently stored in obsolete electronics? It can be recycled and help reduce the need for mining.

SDU pays for licenses on many computers that are sitting unused on shelves. We cannot cancel the licenses because we don’t know whether they are still in use.