News about the novel coronavirus

• 14.01.2022

  Extension of infection-preventing measures at higher-educational institutions

  All of the current restrictions with corona passes, virtual exams, protective equipment and the call for working from home at universities have been extended until the end of January. On the upside, we have hopes of a normal study start in February.

• 18.12.2021

  New restrictions at SDU from 19 December 2021

  In order to curb the increasing spread of COVID-19 in society, new restrictions have been introduced at SDU and in the rest of the university sector from Sunday 19 December 2021. You must wear a face covering or visor if you show up in person, and the requirement for a valid corona pass has been extended by four weeks.

• 09.12.2021

  Call for working from home and cancellation of events: New COVID-19 measures at SDU

  As of 10 December, new COVID-19 restrictions will take effect across Denmark. The universities remain open and may conduct teaching, exams and research, but are encouraged to cancel social events and make use of remote work.

• 26.11.2021

  Admission to SDU requires a valid corona passport from Monday 29 November

  New COVID-19 restrictions mean that students, employees and visitors to SDU must be able to present a valid corona passport at SDU’s locations from Monday 29 November. Random inspections will be carried out.

• 16.11.2021

  COVID-19 is again a critical threat to society

  The Danish Parliament has again decided to categorise the coronavirus as a disease presenting a critical threat to society. SDU is not subject to new COVID-19 restrictions. Employees and students are encouraged to show consideration for colleagues and fellow students and follow the health authorities’ recommendations and advice.

• 13.09.2021

  Goodbye to COVID-19 – almost

  After 1½ years, the corona epidemic has come under control in Denmark, but staff and students at SDU are still encouraged to demonstrate responsibility to help prevent a new outbreak of the epidemic.

• 31.08.2021

  Corona vaccination offered at SDU

  On 6 September at SDU Campusvej, Odense, you can get vaccinated against coronavirus, as the Region of Southern Denmark will be offering the vaccine all day long without prior appointment.

• 03.08.2021

  Back to the 10s: SDU is once again restriction-free

  The calendar says 1 August, which, in addition to indicating the last month of the summer, also means that all requirements for getting tested or working/teaching and learning from home have been lifted. And once again there are no restrictions at SDU. Things are back to normal, although we must continue to use common sense when on campus.

• 13.07.2021

  COVID-19: test opportunity in Odense between 2 and 10 August

  Due to the Delta variant, SDU will once again offer Corona quick tests in Odense.

• 11.06.2021

  COVID-19: Now we can see an end to the COVID-19 restrictions at our university

  The holidays are just around the corner, the sun is shining – and now we can see an end to the COVID-19 restrictions at our university.

• 18.05.2021

  COVID-19: Full access for students and partial access for staff from 21 May

  It is delightful news for everyone that the agreement on further reopening of our society, which the government and the parliamentary parties presented on 18 May, also includes a further reopening of the universities.

• 06.05.2021

  COVID-19: The current restrictions still apply – for a while yet

  On Monday night, a majority in the Folketing passed an agreement for the next easing of the restrictions as part of the reopening of our society. The agreement does not include higher educations and SDU, which means things will continue the same as now. However, there are many indications that the campus may soon open its doors for staff.

• 29.04.2021

  COVID-19: Reactivation of student cards

  From Monday 3 May, student cards will be reactivated to allow students to access campus.

• 21.04.2021

  COVID-19: More students can return to campus

  Further easing of restrictions in connection with the reopening also includes the higher education programmes and means that more students will be allowed to return to campus from 21 April.

• 09.04.2021

  COVID-19: Test requirement when showing up in person on campus

  SDU is undergoing a gradual and controlled reopening, and from 6 April, there is a requirement that you can present a negative corona test when present on campus.

• 31.03.2021

  COVID-19: Test requirement on entry to SDU when reopening from 6 April 2021

  The Ministry of Higher Education and Science has now laid down detailed rules for COVID-19 testing, and SDU's management is therefore updating the information to students and staff.

• 29.03.2021

  COVID-19: Gradual and controlled reopening of SDU after Easter

  We are pleased to inform you that this agreement means SDU can begin the reopening of the University and thus give more students and employees physical access to SDU's locations.

• 04.03.2021

  7 new test sites set to open in Odense

  The reopening of society is dependent on increased testing activity. Therefore, the City of Odense is set to open 7 new sites where you can get tested without reserving a slot.

• 25.02.2021

  Corona restrictions extended until April

  The stricter restrictions placed on higher education institutions have been extended

• 08.02.2021

  Mandatory testing and 10 days of isolation upon entry into Denmark

  Requirements for testing and subsequent isolation for 10 days upon entry into Denmark to limit the introduction and spread of more infectious virus variants.

• 29.01.2021

  COVID-19 restrictions extended until 28 February

  In order to keep the epidemic under control, the government has decided to extend all stricter measures until 28 February 2021.

• 19.01.2021

  Online teaching in the spring semester

  The start of the semester on 1 February 2021 is approaching, but unfortunately, COVID-19 clearly hasn’t loosened its grasp on our society yet. SDU is temporarily on lockdown for physical attendance until 7 February (inclusive).

• 14.01.2021

  SDU remains on lockdown until 7 February

  The government's new entry restrictions mean, among other things, that the list of worthy purposes for entering the country will be curtailed, while at the same time new test requirements will be introduced.

• 09.01.2021

  The government introduces stricter rules for entry into Denmark

  The government's new entry restrictions mean, among other things, that the list of worthy purposes for entering the country will be curtailed, while at the same time new test requirements will be introduced.

• 06.01.2021

  SDU remains on lockdown until 17 January

  As stated at the Prime Minister's press conference on 5 January, the authorities are deeply concerned about the occurrence of the more contagious British virus variant, cluster B.1.1.7, whose infection rates are currently rising in Denmark.

• 30.12.2020

  Intensified COVID-19 restrictions are extended until 17 January

  Unfortunately, the COVID-19 situation in Denmark remains serious. The Prime Minister has therefore announced that the intensified national restrictions will be extended from 3 January until and including Sunday 17 January 2021.

• 29.12.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing in week 53 and week 1 in Odense

  The Region of Southern Denmark will be sending test units to Odense in week 53 and week 1, where you can get tested without an appointment.

• 28.12.2020

  Get tested before returning to campus

  The Danish Health Authority has made new recommendations for the use of the new rapid diagnostic tests, which can tell in a few minutes if you are infected with novel coronavirus.

• 17.12.2020

  Info from SDU regarding the conducting of exams in January

  The shortest day of the year is just around the corner, followed by Christmas; a holiday that many have been looking forward to. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has not relinquished its hold on us, and the ongoing work to contain the infection will also be a fact of life next year.

• 07.12.2020

  New, more stringent COVID-19 measures across all of SDU

  Due to the serious COVID-19 situation, the Prime Minister held a press conference on 7 December to announce new restrictions seeking to curb the spread of infection.

• 04.12.2020

  More stringent COVID-19 measures at all of SDU from 7 December

  SDU met with the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science on 3 December to discuss how educational institutions with many students and employees living in the capital area should go about the new corona restrictions in the capital municipalities, which were announced on 1 December.

• 02.12.2020

  New COVID-19 initiatives in the Greater Copenhagen area

  Copenhagen and the surrounding municipalities have been hit hard by COVID-19. The government is therefore intensifying its efforts in the specific municipalities with a new package of measures, which will enter into force on 7 December.

• 02.12.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing at SDU Odense

  On Thursday the 3. december, The Region of Southern Denmark will send a test unit to SDU Odense

• 23.11.2020

  COVID-19: Continued gatherings limit

  The gathering limitation restrictions have been extended and now apply until December 13th.

• 27.10.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing at SDU Odense

  On Friday the 30. October, the city of Odense will send a test unit to SDU Odense

• 26.10.2020

  COVID-19: Requirement for partial use of face masks in educational institutions

  As you have all heard, the current COVID-19 situation is serious and worrying according to the authorities. At a press conference on 23 October, the Prime Minister therefore presented a number of new restrictions to stem and limit the spread of infection in the coming period.

• 19.10.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing at SDU Odense

  On Tuesday the 20. October, the city of Odense will send a test unit to SDU Odense

• 08.10.2020

  Further extension of corona restrictions up to and including 31 October

  At a press conference on Wednesday 7 October, the Minister of Health announced that restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 will be extended up to and including Saturday 31 October.

• 28.09.2020

  28 September: News from management

  At a press conference on Friday 25 September, the Minister of Health announced that all of the restrictions that were introduced on 19 September have been extended by a further 14 days and now apply until Sunday 18 October.

• 18.09.2020

  18 September: New measures against COVID-19 in the light of increased spread of infection

  Coronavirus has spread in Denmark faster than expected.

• 18.09.2020

  COVID-19: New video tells you about the Corona rules in the classrooms

  Remembering which corona rules apply to teaching can be difficult.

• 08.09.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing at J.B. Winsløw Vej 25 (WP) Odense, Friday 11 September

  On Friday 11 September, the city of Odense will send a mobile testing van to J.B. Winsløw Vej 25 (WP) Odense

• 07.09.2020

  Serious development in infection rates in Odense

  Odense is currently seeing the highest number of new corona cases in the country. For this reason, the authorities will introduce a number of additional restrictions from Wednesday 9 September to curb the spread of infection.

• 07.09.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing at SDU Odense

  On Wednesday 9 september, the city of Odense will send a mobile testing van to SDU Odense

• 04.09.2020

  Information regarding spending time on campus and testing van at SDU Odense

  In the light of the latest development in COVID-19 infections in Odense, please allow us to once again urge you to keep on protecting yourselves and each other.

• 04.09.2020

  SDU has a case of infection with corona in a student at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Odense

  The fellow students who have been in contact with the student have been notified.

• 01.09.2020

  Two cases of corona at SDU Odense

  SDU has seen two cases of corona infection among students enrolled in two different programmes at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences in Odense

• 31.08.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing at SDU in Sønderborg

  On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Region of Southern Denmark will send a mobile testing van to SDU in Sønderborg

• 25.08.2020

  COVID-19: Offer of testing at SDU Odense

  On Thursday 27. and Friday the 28. august, the city of Odense will send a mobile testing van to SDU Odense

• 19.08.2020

  19 August: A safe and secure study start

  Following a prolonged lockdown period, SDU is once again a fully open university as of 1 August 2020. A new set of guidelines have been implemented to ensure that everyone on campus helps prevent corona infections at SDU.

• 23.06.2020

  Summer access to campus from 26 June

  We have taken another step towards the full reopening of the University.

• 09.06.2020

  9 June: Further reopening of SDU from 15 June

  Public employees east of the Great Belt may return to work from Monday 15 June 2020.

• 22.05.2020

  Further reopening of SDU from 27 May

  The political agreement means that a significant part of SDU's staff will be allowed to return to their workplace. Unfortunately, most of our students will have to wait until August.

• 08.05.2020

  Political agreement reached on further reopening

  Phase 2 means that, with effect from 18 May, universities can conduct teaching and examinations requiring physical attendance.

• 21.04.2020

  Information on partial opening of research laboratories

  SDU expects to open research laboratories in Odense (Campusvej and Winsløwparken) and in Sønderborg from Thursday, April 23.

• 19.04.2020

  Follow-up to political agreement on partial reopening of research laboratories for researchers and students

  The exact time for the reopening of the research laboratories is not yet known, but we expect the reopening to happen next week (week 17).

• 17.04.2020

  Political agreement on partial reopening of research laboratories for researchers and students

  The reopening of Denmark has taken yet another step after the government and the parliamentary parties on 17 April 2020 agreed on further opening of various sectors in Denmark.

• 06.04.2020

  New extension of the lockdown up to and including 10 May 2020

  At a press conference held on 6 April at 8:00 p.m., the Prime Minister announced that all higher education institutions will remain closed until 10 May (inclusive) due to the coronavirus situation.

• 03.04.2020

  Video greeting from vice-chancellor Henrik Dam

  Video greeting from the vice-chancellor with, among other things, 5 good advice while the university is shut down.

• 23.03.2020

  SDU lockdown extended until 13 April 2020 (inclusive)

  For SDU, this means that the physical lockdown has been extended up to and including 13 April (Easter Monday).

• 23.03.2020

  Video greeting from vice-chancellor Henrik Dam

  Vice-chancellor Henrik Dam is at home working like everyone else.

• 16.03.2020

  The cyber threat of working at home in the light of the COVID-19 situation

  The Center for Cyber Security points out that the cyber threat to authorities and companies is very high. And in these critical times where many of us work at home, we are extra vulnerable.

• 14.03.2020

  SDU urges staff and students abroad to return to Denmark as soon as possible

  Denmark's borders will close from Saturday 14th of March at 12 noon until 13th of April as part of efforts to inhibit the spread of COVID-19. (Updated 03/16-2020).

• 13.03.2020

  Questions related to COVID-19

  The University of Southern Denmark has collected the most frequantly asked questions regarding COVID-19

• 11.03.2020

  SDU shuts down

  The University of Southern Denmark has decided with immediate effect to shut down all campuses.

• 08.03.2020

  New measures at SDU to reduce the risk of infection spread

  The prime minister and authorities announced new measures to contain coronavirus on March 6, urging everyone to expel community minds, take into account weakened, elderly and chronically ill citizens, and be at the forefront of measures that prevent the spread of infection in the community.

• 05.03.2020

  You must stay home for 14 days if you have returned from a high risk COVID-19 area

  As a student at SDU, you must stay home for 14 days if you have returned from China, South Korea, Iran and Italy (regions of Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto), which are special risk areas in relation to new coronavirus.

• 04.03.2020

  March 14: News from management while SDU is shut down

  Denmark is in a very extraordinary situation as a result of corona (COVID-19). With the Prime Minister's announcement of the closure of the universities, SDU is also in an unusual situation.

• 04.03.2020

  Coronavirus: Increased readiness at SDU

  The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is developing rapidly in a number of countries, including Italy.