News from the department
Brain research
25.01.2021
DKK 35 million for new type of research in neuro diseases
Professor Martin Røssel Larsen has received DKK 35 million from the Lundbeck Foundation to cultivate and research mini-brains.
Cancer
14.01.2021
Why does breast cancer often spread in obese women?
Every year, approx. 5,000 Danish women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Obesity makes the cancer cells more aggressive, so they spread to other parts of the body. This is the focus of Rasmus Siersbæk’s research and he hopes to be able to find better treatment methods for this disease.
Small revolutions
15.10.2020
Researcher uses mini-brains for disease research
Professor Martin Røssel Larsen researches brain diseases. In order to better understand them, he makes mini-brains from stem cells in his laboratory.
Cannabis
24.03.2020
New study: Cannabis helps fight resistant bacteria
Bacteria are increasingly becoming resistant to antibiotics. By combining antibiotics with the cannabis compound, cannabidiol, researchers have found a way to enhance the antibiotic effect.
New research
10.03.2020
SDU intensifies its research in artificial skin
Researchers want to develop and 3D print skin for humans. The Novo Nordisk Foundation provides DKK 15 million for a new research project.
09.03.2020
Closing in on liver fibrosis: Detailing the fibrosis process at unprecedented resolution
Today, there is no effective way to treat liver fibrosis. In a new study, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, SDU, present a new technology to investigate the cellular processes as they change during fibrosis development. Key findings are being validated in studies of human patients, paving the way for possible novel diagnostics and treatments.
Grants
23.01.2020
Phantom genes keep diabetes at bay
Until now, the purpose of a ‘phantom gene’ was largely unknown. New research suggests that it helps to ensure a healthy metabolism and could be involved in the development of lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).
News from the faculty
09.06.2026
SDU spinout aims to make solar cells part of architecture
Research from the University of Southern Denmark is now being transformed into a company developing the technology behind organic solar cells. The goal is to make solar cells more attractive to integrate into buildings while strengthening European production of green energy technologies.
08.06.2026
From outbreaks of diseases to major geopolitical changes. Why SDU is educating specialists for a world in constant crisis
Supply chain disruptions, wars and energy shocks have exposed just how vulnerable global supply chains can be. At SDU in Sønderborg, students learn how to use data, simulations and artificial intelligence to help companies anticipate and manage the next major disruption.
13.05.2026
Border region aims to drive the future of energy systems
After years of close cross-border collaboration, the Interreg project SmartPowerConversion is now concluding with results that already point towards the next phase. Researchers and companies have developed new solutions for intelligent power management and energy storage – technologies that could become crucial as Europe faces growing pressure on its electricity grids.
12.05.2026
SDU opens the door to a new AI supercomputer for local businesses
A new AI supercomputer will give companies in Sønderborg and the Danish-German border region access to advanced AI solutions, support new product development, and strengthen competitiveness. Researchers at SDU’s Centre for Industrial Software now want to work even closer with industry.
Gastrophysics
07.05.2026
What actually happens when you boil a bean?
Researchers from SDU Food Matters at the University of Southern Denmark will spend the next five years studying how the natural microstructures of beans change during preparation, and how this knowledge can be used to develop better food packed with plants.
Energy informatics
05.05.2026
AI, sensors and drones could make the district heating in your radiator cheaper
Today, district heating pipes are often replaced on the basis of age rather than knowledge of their actual condition. A new research project headed by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) aims to make maintenance smarter, which could yield both economic benefits and improvements in security of supply.
29.04.2026
Pressurised electricity grids require smarter management of electrical energy
As new electricity consumers place increasing pressure on infrastructure, researchers point to smarter management and energy storage as part of the solution.
21.04.2026
Researchers aim to use plants to remove microplastics from water
A new Danish project aims to develop a green method for removing microplastics from water using plant-derived natural substances. The goal is to replace the synthetic chemicals currently used.
Construction
20.04.2026
SDU researchers exhibit at Milan Design Week
Milan Design Week, held from 20 to 26 April, is usually a platform for architects and designers to showcase their latest work. This year, however, a team of researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at University of Southern Denmark is also taking part.
15.04.2026
SDU students to send an experiment to the edge of space
The CHRONO-CAT team from SDU has received a conditional green light to participate in the European space program REXUS/BEXUS. They must now prepare their custom stratospheric experiment to test future materials for space exploration.
News from SDU
Odense Letbane
03.06.2026
Do not use the tram tracks as an access route between New OUH and SDU
Due to the current disruption to Odense Letbane services, trams are currently not operating between IKEA and Hjallese St.
60th anniversary
03.06.2026
New quotes to be engraved at the SDU pillar
On the occasion of SDU's 60th anniversary, staff and students are invited to suggest quotes to be engraved in the staircase at the column in front of SDU's main entrance.
Friday Café
01.06.2026
Last Friday Café before the summer holidays: Friday 12 June
The next café will take place on Friday 12 June at 14:30-18 in the restaurant at SDU Odense. Please note! The café opens half an hour earlier than originally announced.
OK26
29.05.2026
New rules on a child's third sick day enter into force
As part of the 2026 collective agreement negotiations, new rules have been agreed regarding leave in connection with a child’s illness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.