News list
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25.02.2026
New centre to change our understanding of bone strength
With a grant of DKK 19.7 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the University of Southern Denmark is establishing a centre that can combine 3D imaging, mechanical strength testing and molecular analysis – and increasing our understanding why bones weaken.
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25.02.2026
SDU researchers behind new EU project on artificial intelligence and medication safety
Researchers from Hospital Sønderjylland and the University of Southern Denmark will lead a new EU-funded research project under Horizon Europe aimed at developing AI for clinical decision support. The project has been awarded DKK 125 million and seeks to reduce medication errors and strengthen the treatment of older patients across Europe.
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20.02.2026
Top football researcher appointed at the University of Southern Denmark
International expert in football research and performance analysis to strengthen SDU’s research in elite football and talent development.
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19.02.2026
Newly discovered virus linked to colorectal cancer
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have identified a new virus in a common gut bacterium. The virus is found significantly more often in patients with colorectal cancer.
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16.02.2026
Mads Hvid Aaberg Poulsen appointed clinical professor of urology at SDU
The professorship will strengthen research into prostate cancer and contribute to the development of more precise diagnostics and targeted treatment. The aim is to bring clinical practice, research and education even closer together in Esbjerg.
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05.02.2026
New professor aims to strengthen patient-centred liver disease research
Mette Munk Lauridsen has been appointed Professor of Internal Medicine with a specialisation in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Southern Denmark. Her day-to-day clinical work is based at Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital.
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05.02.2026
A new national centre to advance experimental disease research
An advanced centre for genetically modified mice, physiological measurements and surgical disease models is being established with funding of DKK 22 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation – and will be open to all researchers.
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29.01.2026
One session of advice just as effective as rehab for many older patients
A new Danish study shows that extended rehabilitation programmes don't necessarily lead to better outcomes than a single advisory session.
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29.01.2026
Health Innovation Day highlighted research with real-world impact
At Health Innovation Day 2026, researchers, foundations and health sector stakeholders gathered at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to explore how health research can create societal value. A newly announced national agreement on innovation provided a timely backdrop for the day's discussions.
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21.01.2026
Women’s health must be prioritised in sport
A new set of 56 international injury prevention recommendations highlights the specific risks and needs of female athletes. Merete Møller, a researcher at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, was part of the steering committee behind the recommendations.The University of Southern Denmark moves up to second place in the ShanghaiRanking 2025.