News list
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15.05.2026
What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is an autoimmune condition in which the body reacts to gluten — and it can cause everything from digestive problems to fatigue and iron deficiency. Many people have no symptoms, but leaving the condition untreated can still have consequences. Here is what research knows today.
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06.05.2026
Global experts agree: Physical activity should be assessed, prescribed and promoted in routine healthcare
An international consensus initiated by the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and led and coordinated by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen outlines how healthcare professionals can routinely assess and prescribe physical activity for people with chronic conditions.
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05.05.2026
Angela Chang appointed professor of Global Health Economics and Metrics
A new professor will strengthen research into global health inequalities and develop improved methods for measuring disease and quality of life. The aim is to generate knowledge that can be applied in health policy and international initiatives.
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30.04.2026
Liver disease on the rise in Europe – up to half of cases can be prevented
A new Lancet report with participation from the University of Southern Denmark highlights that a lack of prevention is driving a largely preventable public health crisis, costing both lives and billions across Europe.
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30.04.2026
DKK 21 million for an interdisciplinary project on new diagnostics
A project involving SDU and OUH has received just under DKK 21 million from Innovation Fund Denmark. The project will develop technology that can make diagnostics for infections, antibiotic resistance and disease both faster and more precise.
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29.04.2026
Rapid action by bystanders plays a crucial role in cardiac arrest
A new nationwide study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that survival after cardiac arrest is more than twice as high when resuscitation is started before the ambulance arrives. Outcomes also vary depending on whether the initial resuscitation is provided by bystanders, volunteer responders, or ambulance personnel.
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24.04.2026
International honour awarded to SDU professor
Professor Ewa Roos receives the OARSI Lifetime Achievement Award for research that has improved the treatment of osteoarthritis worldwide.
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22.04.2026
4,500 visitors at the Festival of Research at SDU in Odense
With strong public interest and a high level of activity throughout the day, this year’s event was a clear success for both visitors and researchers.
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16.04.2026
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.
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16.04.2026
Pauline Møller reaches the PhD Cup final with research on the exercise pill of the future
Pauline Møller, PhD in Biomedicine, has advanced to the final of the PhD Cup organized by Information, the Lundbeck Foundation and DR, also known as the Festival of Research. She has investigated how physical exercise affects the body at a molecular level – and her findings point towards a potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes.