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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5 Things You Should Know

18.02.2026

5 things you should know about the medicine in your home

Over-the-counter or prescription? Most of us have one or more medicinal products lying around at home. Here is a guide to handling your home pharmacy responsibly, created in collaboration with professor in pharmacy, René Holm.

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17.12.2025

SDU to the Moon: Danish-led space mission to map the Moon’s surface

A consortium of Danish partners, led by the University of Copenhagen (KU), is set to carry out Denmark’s first-ever lunar mission. The mission will map the Moon’s surface in unprecedented detail, paving the way for safer landings and the future establishment of lunar bases.

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Chemistry

28.11.2025

Can Artificial Photosynthesis Solve Our Energy Problems?

In nature, photosynthesis runs constantly, converting sunlight into chemical energy that all living organisms depend on to grow and survive. But what if artificial photosynthesis could be used to produce fuel we could pour directly into a car’s fuel tank?

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Archaeometry

20.11.2025

New Research Reshapes our Understanding of Denmark’s Architectural Heritage

Knowledge about building with bricks did not travel directly from Italy to Denmark. That is the surprising conclusion of a team of researchers who analyzed bricks from medieval churches in Italy and Denmark.

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