Do you know a student who deserves an award?

You can now nominate students for one of SDU’s two student awards, which will be presented at SDU’s Annual Celebration.

Newsletter from SDU UP

Newsletter March 2026: Module II: Research-Based Teaching and Teacher Roles

Status – week 12

Updates from weeks 11 and 12.

Status – week 10

Updates from weeks 9 and 10.

Newsletter from SDU UP

Newsletter February 2026: About PhD Students and Their Teaching

When elite sports and education must work together

The Syddansk Elite scheme proves crucial for both study choices and everyday study life.

KFU – clear direction for cross-coordination

17. February saw the inaugural meeting of the new coordinating forum.

Illegal sharing of digital textbooks

The Rights Alliance is stepping up efforts against illegal sharing of digital textbooks

New opening hours for Bachelor Admissions

New fixed opening hours for the Bachelor Admissions main phone number. Read more here.

Student organisations at SDU

Worth knowing for those who work with student organisations and student life - or who have an interest in it.

Master's programme in clinical nursing – practice and academic development

Several healthcare professionals at Hospital Sønderjylland are currently completing a master's programme for working professionals at SDU – a part-time study over four years that makes it possible to combine clinical work with academic development. Meet two nurses who are halfway through the programme.

Jens Ringsmose's appointment is extended as Rector at SDU

SDU's Board of Directors has decided to extend Jens Ringsmose's appointment as Rector for a 3-year period.

New flexitime agreement for technical and administrative staff at SDU

A new joint flexitime agreement for technical and administrative staff (TAP) at SDU has now come into effect. The agreement has been made between SDU’s management and union representatives. The agreement is effective from 1 April 2026 and replaces previous flexitime agreements at the university.

Remember the New Friday café on Friday

Remember that on Friday 10 April at 15-18, SDU invites you to the first Friday Café for all employees in the restaurant at SDU Odense.

News about the OK26 settlements in the state/public sector

On 11 February 2026, the Ministry of Finance, the Central Confederation of Professional Associations (CFU) and Akademikerne (AC) agreed on a three-year state collective agreement. Below is a brief overview of the agreement.

Instructional videos from SDU Research Academy are now available to all researchers

SDU is now offering a series of learning videos from the SDU Research Academy that aim to help both researchers and leaders enhance their skills in research project management, leadership of researchers, and much more. Learn how you can benefit from these videos here.

An education-focused university in constant motion for 60 years

The University of Southern Denmark celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, throughout 2026 a series of articles will highlight key themes that trace back to 1966 and continue to define the University today. This article focuses on education – and on how pioneering spirit, student influence and new degree programmes have shaped SDU from its first 180 students to becoming a regional and international university with more than 200 times as many students.

Visit the Festival of Research 2026 at SDU in April

SDU enters strategic partnership with the University of Freiburg

The University of Southern Denmark has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, strengthening the university's international collaboration.

Introducing SDU’s new signature programmes

SDU is launching its first signature programmes. Five bachelor’s degree programmes have been selected by the Rectorate to be development labs for education and to offer particularly ambitious bachelor’s degree programmes to a small number of academically talented students.