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Experienced University Director continues at SDU

SDU's Board of Directors has extended the appointment of University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind, who has headed the university's administration since 2017.

On the recommendation of Rector Jens Ringsmose, the Board of the University of Southern Denmark has decided to appoint University Director Thomas Buchvald Vind for another term after the position was advertised. He has been in charge of the university's administration since 2017, during which time he has played a central role in a period characterised by major changes.

- SDU is a university with big ambitions. We want to be known for groundbreaking research, attractive educational environments and strong partnerships with the surrounding society. To achieve these goals, an organisation that is robust, efficient and development-oriented is crucial. Thomas has balanced operations and development with a steady hand and helped us build a solid foundation that gives us the strength to realise our strategic ambitions. I am therefore very pleased that we can continue our collaboration," says Rector Jens Ringsmose.

Creating the best framework for the university

As University Director, Thomas Buchvald Vind is committed to ensuring that SDU has an organisation that supports the university's long-term strategic goals and ambitions and provides researchers, lecturers, students and employees with the best possible framework for delivering on the university's core tasks and strategic priorities.

He looks forward to continuing the work in the coming period:

- "I am grateful for the trust shown in me by the Rector and the Board of Directors. SDU is an ambitious university with strong academic environments and a clear ambition to create value for and with society nationally and internationally. I look forward to continuing to work with employees, students, management and external partners to maintain and develop the university's position - and to ensure the organisational framework that makes this possible," says Thomas Buchvald Vind.

About Thomas Buchvald Vind

Thomas Buchvald Vind holds an MSc in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen, a Master's degree in Social and Political Theory from Edinburgh University and a Master's degree in Public Management and Governance from CBS/KU. Before joining SDU, he was Deputy Director at the University of Copenhagen. He also chairs the University Directors Committee in Universities Denmark, where he works to strengthen administrative collaboration across the sector.
Editing was completed: 21.10.2025