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
19.06.2025
Batteries from the world's longest-sailing electric ferry get a new life: From waves to sunshine
The electric ferry Ellen is a climate icon. But what do you do with 26,000 worn-out battery cells? Two SDU researchers plan to reuse them to store solar and wind energy.
Medtech
14.06.2025
Researcher aims to prevent infection in patients with CVCs
Medtech postdoc Mahdi Momeni is developing a device that detects infections in patients with a central venous catheter (CVC). The device monitors the tissue around the catheter to keep the patients safe - and ultimately save lives.
Spin out
13.06.2025
Artificial intelligence is improving medical care at sea for seafarers
Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) are using artificial intelligence to raise the standard of medical care at sea. The technology strengthens patient safety, reduces the risk of misunderstandings and ensures clearer, more effective communication.
10.06.2025
Buildings should wear dresses woven from sunshine
Future solar energy is soft and woven into fibres. At least, that’s the vision of an international team of researchers and designers from Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands who have joined forces to integrate organic solar cells (OPV) directly into lightweight, flexible textiles. The result is a solar panel woven like fabric used to clad buildings.
Climate adaptation
02.06.2025
New report: Here are the climate challenges in the Region of Southern Denmark
Researchers from SDU, AAU and RUC have analysed the climate action plans in all Southern Danish municipalities, and the report reveals both promising and less promising developments.
Award
23.05.2025
Prestigious European price for Danish innovation programme
Europe needs to invest more in research and innovation to cope with global competition. Spin-outs Denmark is already underway and supports young researchers in translating their research into solutions that benefit society. The programme - run by the eight Danish universities - has been awarded the ASTP Impact Awards.
Working environment
22.05.2025
New research shows how the working environment can be improved for those who pick your tomatoes
Researchers from SDU Global Sustainable Production have investigated in several studies how to prevent poor working conditions in the food sector. On Tuesday 20 May, they presented their findings at a workshop for the entire Danish industry.
Climate adaptation
19.05.2025
Schoolyards to be used as climate shelters
Schoolyards can be more than just playgrounds for kids. Now, researchers are experimenting with re-designing schoolyards to function as climate shelters during extreme weather conditions.
Artificial intelligence
16.05.2025
AI can nudge you into eating greener
In a new project, researchers from SDU, AU, and KU aim to develop artificial intelligence that can help consumers put healthier and more sustainable groceries in their shopping baskets.
12.05.2025
Denmark to catch up in the AI race in software development – New project aims to turn the tide
Ambitious national initiative to ensure human-centred AI for software development.
News from SDU
20.06.2025
Strong commitment to SDU Green Lab
At the University of Southern Denmark, the SDU Green Lab project is experiencing great momentum. The certifications and the derived benefits in SDU's laboratories have been well anchored in the organisation with the participation of students, researchers and the Central Administration. There is currently a waiting list to work with sustainable optimisation, which has resulted in many great certifications.
MedTech Odense
20.06.2025
Apply for funding from MedTech Odense: Calls are open now
Are you working on the next breakthrough in health technology? MedTech Odense is now open for applications from projects that can help solve challenges in healthcare for the benefit of patients.
New education
18.06.2025
New degree programmes in dentistry and dental hygiene at the University of Southern Denmark
The political decision to establish degree programmes in dentistry and dental hygiene at SDU meets the need for more dental specialists to strengthen the healthcare sector of the Region of Southern Denmark and to ensure better dental care for its citizens.
Climate
06.06.2025
Become a climate ambassador at SDU
– and put climate on the agenda where you work.
Action plan
04.06.2025
Career and Skills Development – A Shared Responsibility
A new action plan strengthens career and competence development at SDU with shared responsibility, strategic direction, and local anchoring.
EPICUR
03.06.2025
Community across Europe
In early June, the University of Southern Denmark hosted the EPICUR Forum 2025 on sustainable transformation.
Summer 2025
03.06.2025
Changes to operations at Technical Services during the summer
Technical Services would like to point out that there may be changes to operations during the summer
FLEKS
02.06.2025
Instructions for flex adjustment on General Prayer Day
The system thinks that General Prayer Day is still a public holiday, and it is therefore important that you correct your hours in Buanco/FlexIkon. If you have already tried to correct your flex in relation to General Prayer Day. General Prayer Day, please check the instructions below. If you need help, please contact the person responsible for holiday planning in your section/unit.
Rector Portrait
28.05.2025
See the Portrait of Henrik Dam
Yesterday, Thomas Kluge’s portrait of SDU’s former rector, Henrik Dam, was unveiled, making him the latest former SDU rector to be portrayed.
Master’s Degree Reform
27.05.2025
Status of the Master’s Degree Reform at SDU
SDU has now seen the first drafts of the ministerial orders that will implement the reform. The Ministerial Accreditation Order is the first to be submitted for consultation ahead of a meeting in the conciliation committee in June, where the parties will also discuss the universities’ plans for a new master’s degree landscape.