2023
Introduction text to the event:
Trivsel er ikke kun en individuel oplevelse, det er også en fælles indsats. På årets trivselsarrangement vil vi udforske temaet "Fællesskab" og undersøge, hvad det betyder at skabe og opretholde fællesskaber på et universitet. Hvad er fællesskab, og hvordan definerer vi det inden for rammerne af en uddannelsesinstitution som SDU?
Fællesskaber kan være alt fra det overordnede fællesskab på universitetet til mere specifikke enheder som studiegrupper, læringsmiljøer, undervisningslokaler og studenterforeninger. Vi vil udforske betydningen af fællesskaber og reflektere over, hvad det betyder at føle sig uden for fællesskabet, eller hvis fællesskabet er fraværende.
Arrangementet er struktureret som en samskabelsesproces, hvor vi først vil høre et oplæg til inspiration fra Rune Mastrup Lauridsen, som vil introducere os til en måde at se trivsel på. Derefter vil vi gå i dialog ved rundborde og anvende en citizen science samskabelsesmetode for at fremme dybdegående samtaler og idéudveksling.
4.00-4.45 pm.: Presentation by Rune Mastrup Lauridsen (danish)
Student well-being: And how we make it so much easier for everyone to contribute.
4.45-5.00 pm.: Break
5.00-5.30 pm.: Introduction and first round of table dialogues (danish/english)
We will discuss the theme ‘Communities’ based on working issues developed by a group consisting of academic staff, technical/administrative staff and students.
5.30-6.00 pm.: Break
We will serve refreshments and light snacks.
6.00-6.25 pm.: 2nd round of table dialogues (danish/english)
Participants will switch tables to explore new issues together with different participants.
6.25-7.00 pm.: Summing up and closing plenary session (danish/english)
Table hosts will present the main points discussed at their tables, and everyone can contribute with additional comments, reflections, and questions.
The theme 'well-being' is an important part of SDU's strategy towards 2030. Thrive together will launch a discussion on well-being at the University and put our knowledge from student- and employee surveys into play.
SDU is committed to community!
SDU's strategy to create excellent research and learning environments focuses on well-being, with the goal of creating an inclusive community where everyone at the University thrives. Well-being is not just an individual matter; it is a shared obligation for all who are part of SDU, both staff and students.
We believe that by building trust and psychological security, we can engage competent people to challenge the status quo and contribute to the development of the University as well as society. We have confidence in our students and staff and believe that the best solutions come about through close collaboration across the entire University.
Common understanding of well-being
Well-being is a frequently discussed topic, especially in the education sector, and many initiatives are underway to promote well-being.
But what does well-being really mean? How do we define well-being and how can we ensure that our well-being initiatives are aligned with the people it concerns?
We believe that our students and employees possess valuable skillsets and lived experiences that can give us insights into how they experience SDU in practice. These insights can help us identify areas where, together, we can challenge the status quo and develop new approaches.
Often the best solutions arise in concrete situations and through experience. With this in mind, SDU would like to invite everyone to a co-creation process, where together we will qualify our approach to and strengthen well-being at SDU.
Anchored in reality
To ensure that our dialogue is concrete and meaningful, the well-being event is based on the results of the 2023 Study Environment Survey as well as input from employees in connection with work environment and education evaluations.
While many at SDU are generally thriving, it is important to address the 24% of our student population who are not. People who don’t thrive are a concern for all of us, whether they are students or employees. In this year’s Study Environment Survey, 76% of the respondents indicated they are thriving, but we want to delve deeper into the question of how well-being can be improved overall and how we can support those who are not thriving.
On October 31, 2023, we will explore these issues together. In preparation for the event, we have carried out an analysis of free-text responses from the 2023 Study Environment Survey, and the results have been discussed in a working group consisting of students as well as academic and technical-administrative staff. These achievements have helped shape the themes of this year’s event.