Campus News

• 03.03.2022

  SDU expresses support for Ukraine

  All of Denmark’s universities have announced in a joint statement that they are suspending all cooperation with Russia and Belarus on research, education and innovation.

• 10.02.2022

  Test runs on Campusvej

  Odense Letbane is currently conducting test runs on Campusvej from morning to evening on all weekdays.

• 28.01.2022

  All COVID-19 restrictions at SDU to be lifted from 1 February

  All of the current restrictions with corona pass, virtual exams, protective equipment and the call for working from home at universities will be lifted when 1 February 2022 rolls around.

• 20.01.2022

  SDU to establish a set of values

  During the next few months, a task force will draft a set of values that SDU, among other things, can apply with regard to future cases of the liberty of SDU employees to conduct research, teach, discuss and express themselves as they please.

• 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.

• 12.01.2022

  SDU’s institutional plan has been submitted

  SDU has submitted a plan to the Ministry of Higher Education and Science describing how the University intends to comply with the political agreement on more and better educational opportunities throughout Denmark. The content is largely identical to the draft presented to the Board in December. SDU wants to strengthen the University’s regional position, but this should not happen by reducing SDU’s student places in Odense.

• 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.

• 15.12.2021

  SDU and Vejle Municipality in close collaboration on campus

  More than 9,000 students are currently studying a degree programme in the Triangle Region. This number is set to increase with SDU and Vejle Municipality’s joint announcement of the establishment of SDU Vejle, a new campus offering IT, health and engineering programmes.

• 15.12.2021

  SDU joins the EPICUR alliance

  SDU is a new member of the European University Alliance EPICUR. This will generate new collaboration opportunities for the University and its staff, students and researchers.

• 13.12.2021

  The Board of SDU has adopted a proposal for an institutional plan

  SDU’s proposal for how the University will comply with the political agreement on ‘More and better educational opportunities throughout Denmark’ has been approved by the Board of SDU.

• 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.

• 24.11.2021

  The 24th-25th November there are elections at SDU

  If you dream of influence in one of SDU's many study boards or one of the 5 PhD committees, now is your chance. There are elections at SDU today and tomorrow.

• 19.11.2021

  Comments on the draft of SDU’s institutional plan regarding regionalisation

  In the coming days and weeks, SDU will involve several of the University’s bodies in the regionalisation proposal which SDU has been asked to submit to the Ministry of Higher Education and Science at the turn of the year.

• 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.

• 15.11.2021

  DIAS invites you to an open day event

  All students and staff are invited to an open day event at DIAS on 19 November 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm.

• 11.11.2021

  SDU seeks to expand with IT courses of study in Vejle

  If it goes to the University of Southern Denmark, Vejle can become the next city in relation to building a campus that fulfills the bound political task of regionalizing education, as well as the business community's need for university-educated graduates.

• 09.11.2021

  SDU and Slagelse Municipality enter into a partnership agreement

  Slagelse Municipality and SDU are now strengthening their good and close collaboration further with a partnership agreement which builds on the existing collaboration between the municipality, SDU, the local community and the business community.

• 05.11.2021

  SDU set to strengthen its regional activities

  This summer’s political agreement on education in Denmark stipulates that the admission of students in the nation’s four largest cities must be reduced by 2030. SDU stands a good chance of meeting the requirement thanks to the University’s multiple regional campuses. Towards the turn of the year, SDU is working on preparing a plan to strengthen the University’s regional activities and reduce the number of student places in Odense.

• 02.11.2021

  Do you want to help solve the climate crisis?

  Do you believe the solution to the world’s climate problems must be found through interdisciplinary research? And do you want to be a part of that solution? Then don’t miss out on our Young Solutions workshop at SDU on 20 November.

• 01.11.2021

  Sealing off of parts of parking area P2 on 2 November

  Parts of the parking area P2 on the east side of campus will be sealed off.

• 11.10.2021

  Sealing off of parts of parking area P1 on 15 October

  Parts of the parking area P1 on the east side of campus will be sealed off.

• 06.10.2021

  SDU gains a visionary new Rector

  Jens Ringsmose, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at SDU, has been appointed as the new Rector of the University of Southern Denmark from 1 November 2021.

• 05.08.2021

  Press conference to be held at Agora on Monday 9 August

  Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., the Agora square at SDU in Odense will be bustling with activity, as it provides a setting for a press conference where a new climate report from the UN’s Climate Panel will be presented.

• 03.07.2021

  Check emails abroad?

  Stricter security when you check SDU mails on your phone abroad.

• 01.07.2021

  Summer greetings from SDU’s Executive Board

  With the advent of midsummer, many of us are about to enjoy the summer break.

• 09.06.2021

  Ole Skøtt appointed Acting Rector of the University of Southern Denmark

  The Board of SDU has unanimously decided to appoint Ole Skøtt as Rector. SDU will now set out to find its new rector.

• 27.05.2021

  SDU is already a strong regional university

  The government’s proposal for a new education reform contains a regionalisation agenda, which SDU has already been implementing for more than two decades with more than 20% of its BA programme admissions being located outside Odense.

• 12.03.2021

  Well-being on the agenda for a whole week

  In week 11, there will be lots of presentations and discussions that all – one way or another – will be about the well-being of the students at SDU or the lack of it. It’s time for Well-being Week. And don’t worry – it’s not all about corona.

• 08.02.2021

  Whistleblowing scheme at SDU

  Now the students at SDU get access to SDU’s whistleblowing scheme.

• 12.01.2021

  SDU will switch learning platforms

  In the future, you will have to use the platform itslearning. It will replace Blackboard.