Center for Extreme Weather Research

Today, you can hear presentations from Henrik Wenzel, SDU and Martin Jeppesen, Shell Low Carbon Solutions Biogas

Want to know what is going on behind the scenes at IMADA?Come and join us for 2 x 20 min. inspiring talks while you enjoy a free “casual after-work” beer with your fellow student, colleague or teacher.This time Assistant Professor Stelios Tsampas  (Topic: Higher-Order Mathematical Operational Semantics) and Assistant Professor William Elbæk Mistegård (Topic: Topological Quantum Field Theory) will each spend 20 minutes each telling you about their current research.

The annual Arctic Circle Assembly brings together governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, citizens and others for a comprehensive and democratic Arctic dialogue.

Jamie Pearson, University of Southern Denmark

The winner and supervisor will be announced as part of the program.The prize will be awarded at the University of Southern Denmark (Odense) in room U163.13:00: Welcome and introduction of the winner by the President of the Danish Mathematical Society (DMF).13:10: Presentation by the prize recipient and supervisor.14:00: Address by Anne Lützen (Edlund A/S).14:05: Presentation of the award by Edlund’s representative, Anne Lützen, and the DMF President, Simon Kristensen.14:15: Reception in celebration of the award.The prize for the best Master’s thesis in mathematics includes a cash award of DKK 15,000, sponsored by Edlund A/S.All are welcome!

Could black holes, once cosmic enigmas, actually hold the key to unlocking the deepest secrets of space, time, and reality itself?

Book discussion between the two historians Frederik Forrai Ørskov and Charlie Krautwald on their two new books "National Socialist Cultural Diplomacy" and "Kampen om gaderne"

Med denne eksplorative workshop undersøger vi, hvad der kendetegner forskellige former for  kvindeligt entreprenørskab i 1800-tallet og begyndelsen af 1900-tallet – og om det kvindelige  entreprenørskab peger frem mod en alternativ kapitalisme, hvor succeskriteriet ikke (kun) er  materiel velstand og vækst.23. oktober 2025 kl. 14.30 - 17.30 i DIAS-seminarrum, DIAS-bygningen, Fioniavej 34, SDU.PROGRAM:14.30: VELKOMMEN V. LONE KØLLE MARTINSEN OG JEPPE NEVERS14.35: HANNE SCHAUMBURG SØRENSENKøbstadskvinder. Kvinder, køn og forsørgelse 1787-1901Oplægget diskuterer, hvordan kvinder i 1800-tallets købstæder spillede en aktiv og uundværlig rolle i byliv og erhvervsliv trods en begrænsende lovgivning, som de udnyttede eller omgik for at bidrage til familiens og byens økonomi.15.05: SISSEL BJERRUM FOSSAT OG MIKAEL FRAUSINGProvinsens pigeskoler – dannelse og forretningOplægget udforsker, hvordan tre fremtrædende skoleejere og -ledere fungerede som iværksættere og virksomhedsejere i perioden omkring almenskoleloven i 1903, som fundamentalt ændrede rammerne for pigeskolernes forretningsmodel.15.35: LEONORA LOTTRUP RASMUSSEN OG KRISTINE DYRMANNBryggerens Bagland: Køn, kapitalisme og netværkPræsentationen bidrager til revisionen af fortællingen om Carlsbergs grundlæggelse ved at betone  Laura Jacobsens centrale rolle i bryggeriets udvikling gennem hendes virke som opdrager, salon  værtinde, filantrop og brobygger.16.05: KAFFEPAUSE16.20: MAJA UHRE PEDERSENGlemt i historien: Afdækning af kvinders arbejdeVed hjælp af nye kilder kan vi uddybe vores forståelse af vigtigheden af kvinders arbejde i husholdningen og inkorporere deres arbejde i historiske nationalregnskaber.16.50: LONE KØLLE MARTINSEN OG TINA LANGHOLM LARSENKristiane Konstantin Hansens entreprenørskab på FrederiksborgOplægget foreslår, at Kristiane Konstantin-Hansen (1848-1925) med sin familiedrevne broderiforretning ”Boden” lagde kimen til det, der senere er blevet betegnet som en feministisk økonomi, og som hun sidenhen realiserede som leder af Frederiksborgs gobelinvævestue.17.20: AFSLUTNING OG OPSAMLING17.30: TAK FOR I DAG!SEMINAR I PROGRAMMET “CAPITALISM IN THE DANISH EXPERIENCE” –ARRANGERET I SAMARBEJDE MED FREDERIKSBORG.

Jaco van de Pol, Professor of Computer Science, Aarhus University (DK) & University of Twente (NL)

Nordic Humanities Center and Center for War Studies are hosting a joint workshop on what eyewitness testimony can teach us about war, focusing on experiences from the war in the former Yugoslavia and the current war in Ukraine.

Yuki Matsubara, University of Southern Denmark

SDU Internship-and Project Day Odense is an event, where companies get the opportunity to meet engineer students from SDU in Odense. The event will give reason for dialogue surrounding collaboration opportunities during the studies in form of projects, internships, bachelor-, In-company or the master thesis. This is also where you can meet the young people, who are on the hunt for the first job after graduating this June 2025.Tilmeld dig her: https://event.sdu.dk/pp-dayoct282025/conference

Academic freedom is a cornerstone of democratic societies, enabling scholars to pursue knowledge without fear of censorship or political interference. Yet, in today’s polarized world, the lines between freedom of speech and freedom of research are being tested like never before.At the same time, the European research funding landscape has undergone a profound transformation. Universities now find themselves navigating complex terrain: public backlash against controversial findings, internal debates about the limits of expression, and the growing emphasis on impact and innovation from funding bodies like the European Research Council (ERC).As Europe strives to close the ‘innovation gap’ and boost global competitiveness, how do we ensure that academic freedom remains protected and meaningful?This panel debate will examine the evolving relationship between academic freedom and societal responsibility, exploring questions like:[list][*]What distinguishes freedom of research from freedom of speech, and where do they overlap?[*]How can researchers at all career stages navigate a funding environment increasingly focused on deliverables?[*]What should institutions do when research challenges dominant narratives or provokes public controversy?[*]How can academic discourse remain both free and ethically grounded?[/list]Join us for a thought-provoking discussion where DIAS Chairs and SDU’s Honorary Doctors of 2025 will delve into the numerous dimensions of academic freedom.ModeratorsChristine Stabell Benn, Professor at the Department of Clinical Research and DIAS Chair of Health Sciences.Julius Koschnick, Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and DIAS Fellow of Business and Social Sciences.When and whereThursday 30 October 15.00-16.30 - followed by a receptionDIAS Auditorium, SDU Odense Limited seating - registration requiredSign up here by 21 October

Jasper Roosmale Nepveu, National Taiwan University

Udforsk og oplev den arktiske verden i hjertet af København

Florian Seefeld, University of Southern Denmark

Tommaso Pedroni, SISSA

ALL EYES ON GREENLAND is the theme of Greenland Science Week Conference 2025.

In this Wild Wednesday program, DIAS Chairs Fabrizio Montesi (computer science, IMADA) and Claes de Vreese (political communication, DDC) unpack their radical commitment to interdisciplinary  research. What it is, what they have learned from successes and failures, and what steps are necessary (and planned) going forward. They will challenge and engage with the DIAS community on this approach using a number of propositions for discussion.

At FNUG Research Seminars, researchers and students meet for knowledge sharing and the development of research within the themes of subject didactics, research perspectives on teaching development in higher education, STEM education, science communication, teaching resources, professional development, and educational innovation.The program for this seminar will be announced later.

Poster Session and presentation by Serhii Petrovych

The Cake Club is a new and cozy initiative that meets four times each semester with free coffee, cake, and great company.So if you study Data Science, you are invited.Remember to bring your fellow students (lecturers are also welcome).The club meetings are held at the IMADA Forskertorv.You can read more in the Facebook group IMADA-students.

The Cake Club is a new and cozy initiative that meets four times each semester with free coffee, cake, and great company.So whether you study AI, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Mathematics-Economics, you are invited.Remember to bring your fellow students (lecturers are also welcome).The club meetings are held at the IMADA Forskertorv.You can read more in the Facebook group IMADA-students.

SDU and NAFA invite you to a webinar where PhD Sizwe Nxasana presents his research on how to support teachers in unlearning old habits and adopting new, more student-centered teaching methods – and on identifying which forms of professional development actually work to make this happen. This presentation offers a unique insight into how project-based learning (PBL) is being adopted and developed in a South African context.At NiSE webinars, Danish science education researchers meet to further develop the science education knowledge ecology.It is about ensuring that everyone both receives knowledge and contributes knowledge and experiences within the pedagogical and scientific work of science education.The NiSE webinars are organized by the STEM Education Research Center – FNUG and the Center of Excellence in Science Education/Naturfagsakademiet (CESE/NAFA). NiSE is the name of the network: Network in STEM Education.This webinar is the second in a series of three during the autumn semester of 2025.Everyone is welcome.

Want to know what is going on behind the scenes at IMADA?Come and join us for 2 x 20 min. inspiring talks while you enjoy a free “casual after-work” beer with your fellow student, colleague or teacher.This time Assistant Professor Manuel Penschuck (Topic: An Algorithm Engineering Case Study: Random Shuffling) and Assistant Professor Kevin Aguyar Brixd (Topic: TBD) will each spend 20 minutes each telling you about their current research.

Pietro Longhi, Uppsala University

This lecture will explore the evolution and impact of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study over the past thirty years and how it has shaped our understanding of global health patterns, from tracking mortality and disability to revealing shifting trends in diseases, injuries, and risk factors worldwide. We will discuss key insights that have shaped policy and research, highlight the study’s influence on public health priorities, and examine emerging challenges and opportunities for the next generation of global health measurement About the speakerEmmanela Gakidou is Professor and Associate Chair for Academic Programs at the Department of Health Metrics Sciences, and Senior Director of Organizational Development and Training at IHME. As a quantitative methodologist, she has played a key role in the measurement of the health effects of some of the largest risk factors in the Global Burden of Disease Study, including violence against children and women, alcohol, tobacco and obesity, as well as measuring the impact of key prevention and treatment interventions. She is also leading the work on measuring the burden of disease that is attributable to social determinants of health, which will start by illuminating the impact of education on health. She is passionate about expanding the uptake of gold-standard methodologies in global health research and promoting the use of sound evidence to drive effective health policies through investing in the next generation of global health leaders.VenueDIAS Auditorium, Krogene VSDU Campus OdenseOpen for all - no registration neeed

On 18 November, we go to the ballot box. Whether we vote red, blue or green, the local elections are a reminder that local politics is a shared endeavour. But what happens when the votes are counted and how does the political landscape shape our shared future?Join us on 21 November at Odense Adelige Jomfrukloster as we zoom in on Denmark's political development in the wake of the municipal elections. The Danish Institute for Advanced Study and Word Festival invite you to an afternoon in the spirit of democracy - two of Denmark's sharpest social debaters will set the tone:Lisbeth KnudsenDirector of Strategy at Altinget and Mandag Morgen, former editor-in-chief and one of the most influential profiles in the Danish media and democracy debate.Ulrik KjærProfessor of Political Science at the University of Southern Denmark and one of Denmark's leading experts on local democracy and political structures.The event will feature short presentations from Knudsen and Kjær, after which we will open up for a joint debate with the audience.Sten Rynning, Director of DIAS and professor at the University of Southern Denmark, will lead the conversation.This event is free to attend, but has limited seating - registration is required.SIGN UP HEREWhen and whereFriday 21 November at 14.00-16.00Karen Brahe Auditorium in Odense Adelige JomfruklosterAlbani Torv 6, 5000 Odense CPlease note: This event is in Danish.Odense Adelige Jomfrukloster is located approx. 50 metres from the light rail stop at Albani Torv.The Karen Brahe Auditorium is located in the red half-timbered house at the address.

Event focussing on what the present can learn from history in terms of Danish/Nordic security policy and the territorial ambitions of great powers. Nordic Humanities Centre in collaboration with The Danish Foreign Policy Society.

A climate change double feature with Henrik Seiding and Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen Climate Change and Dilemmas by Henrik SeidingClimate change is no longer a distant challenge – it is reshaping the very way we plan, design, and live in our cities. Urban development is at the frontline, facing a series of complex dilemmas: How do we balance densification with the need for green, climate-adaptive spaces? How can cities move fast enough to address urgent risks while still ensuring democratic legitimacy and citizen engagement? And how do we reconcile ambitions for economic growth with the necessity of building long-term resilience?Henrik explores these tensions, drawing on examples from Aarhus and abroad, where technical solutions, nature-based strategies, and questions of climate justice collide. Cities like Aarhus, Copenhagen and Rotterdam illustrate both the possibilities and the trade-offs in climate-conscious urban planning.The key message: there are no simple answers. Navigating these dilemmas requires political courage, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a willingness to rethink how we define livability in a climate-challenged future. Henrik Seiding is Executive Director of the Department of Technical Services and Environment in Aarhus MunicipalityClimate Transformation and Dilemmas by Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen Over the past 35 years, climate science has advanced from a specialized research field to a central topic in public and political discourse. This lecture addresses not only the state of climate change but also the persistent challenges in communicating its science to society. While climate science is grounded in empirical evidence and reproducible results, public discussions often frame it as a matter of opinion, creating a tension between fact-based knowledge and perception.Drawing on my experience engaging with the media and broader audiences since the early 1990s, I will explore how careful, informed listeners differ from instances where communication is complicated by preconceptions, journalistic dogmas, or ideological framing—exemplified by controversies surrounding figures such as Bjørn Lomborg.The lecture will highlight key dilemmas: balancing accuracy with accessibility, countering misinformation without alienating audiences, and navigating the expectation of debate when scientific consensus is clear. I will also reflect on the role of scientists as public informers, the ethical responsibilities in presenting complex uncertainties, and the societal demand for immediate solutions in contrast to the slow, evolving nature of climate science. Through examples from my career, the talk will offer insights into how climate scientists can engage effectively with the public while maintaining integrity, emphasizing that communicating climate change is not about persuading with opinion but translating evidence into understanding and action. Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen is Professor of Climate Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen.When and where26 November, 11.15-12.15 DIAS Auditorium, SDU OdenseThis event is open for all - no registration needed.

SDU and NAFA invite you to a webinar on learning networks for science teachers

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Southern Denmark hereby announces Lasse Nielsen's doctoral oral defence (dr.phil.).  The defence will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10.00 a.m. at Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M in room O100.

At FNUG Research Seminars, researchers and students meet for knowledge sharing and the development of research within the themes of subject didactics, research perspectives on teaching development in higher education, STEM education, science communication, teaching resources, professional development, and educational innovation.The program for this seminar will be announced later.

Turn of the tide

This lecture will provide some historical perspective on the rise of protectionism in today’s world, drawing on evidence from the mercantilist period of the early modern period, as well as the 19th and 20th centuries.

The UArctic Congress is a biennial event that brings together a science conference and key UArctic meetings into a single gathering.

Promoting Health and Equity at Times of Crisis - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan.