Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy

Archaeometry

05.11.2026

Archaeological trap: Fish can make skeletons appear hundreds of years too old

Radiocarbon dating of a skeleton can be seriously misleading if the person ate a lot of freshwater fish. A research team is now issuing a “word of warning” to archaeologists around the world.

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Innovation

09.10.2026

New innovation project aims to give the food industry a better understanding of plant-based ingredients

Interest in plant-based foods continues to grow. Yet plant-derived ingredients are not always easy to understand, and expertise from university researchers can be a valuable resource for the food industry.

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Space science

28.09.2026

New ground station gives SDU direct access to space

A Danish research collaboration has established a ground station that will support both climate research and the search for exoplanets.

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Innovation

23.09.2026

Researchers develop technology to help medicines reach the right place in the body

One of the biggest challenges in pharmaceutical research is making sure that the active ingredients in a medicine reach the part of the body where they are needed. However, the body has a natural network of proteins designed to keep many substances out. A team is now working on a new technology that could help overcome this challenge.

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New drugs

21.08.2026

Researchers: Time to shift focus in the fight against Alzheimer’s and related diseases

For decades, treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders have focused on removing the protein buildups that accumulate in affected tissues. Yet the clinical benefits have been limited. In a new review, researchers argue that it may be time for the field to look elsewhere.

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Grant

18.08.2026

NERD grant of DKK 16 million to Erik Donovan Hedegård from Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy

With this support, Associate Professor and chemist Erik Donovan Hedegård will develop new quantum chemical models that can reveal how a newly discovered class of copper-containing enzymes works. Understanding these mechanisms could ultimately help pave the way for new antibiotics

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Grant

17.08.2026

NERD grant of DKK 13 million to Himanshu Khandelia from Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy

New project aims to investigate one of the least understood transport systems in human cells. The ambition is to support research into several metabolic diseases, neurological disorders and cancer.

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Archaeometry

25.06.2026

Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written?

A European research team aims to uncover where the world’s oldest biblical manuscripts were written. The project is financed by the European Research Council and assisted by SDUs Faculty of Science expertise.

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Space

01.06.2026

University of Southern Denmark joins Space Nordic to map the region's research infrastructure and unlock its commercial potential

SDU brings expertise in space research and technology transfer to Space Nordic, to catalogue Nordic research infrastructure and build clearer pathways from academia to commercial application along with the other partners in the project.

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Pharmacy

19.05.2026

Do We Really Need Pills Morning, Noon and Night?

What if one injection or a tiny patch on the skin could replace the daily routine of swallowing pills? Researchers are racing to develop long acting medicines for people with chronic disease. The promise is clear. The challenges are not.

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