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The Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology

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We contribute to understanding and addressing complex psychological and societal issues through broad methodological and interdisciplinary research, research-based teaching and close collaboration with external partners.

About the department

Learn more about the Department of Psychology and explore our research, programmes and academic environment.

Research

Curious how our research groups explore psychological challenges and create new knowledge?

Education

Read more about our psychology programmes, where research and practice shape strong academic profiles.

News

Årets underviser 2026

12.05.2026

Pernille Hviid named SUND’s Teacher of the Year 2026

De studerende fremhæver Pernille Hviids evne til at skabe engagerende undervisning med tæt kobling mellem teori, forskning og praksis. Nu er hun kåret som Årets Underviser 2026 på Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet.

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Awards

04.12.2025

Maj Hansen appointed professor of trauma psychology at SDU

The professorship will strengthen research into how people are affected by traumatic experiences – and how best to support them in moving forward.

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Education

01.09.2025

Esbjerg welcomes the psychologists of the future

75 students begin a socially oriented and practice-based psychology degree at SDU

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RESEARCH

27.05.2025

Digital platform for survivors of sexual assault aims to reduce barriers to support

Research from the University of Southern Denmark has led to a new version of voldtaegt.dk – a user-friendly platform for survivors of sexual assault and support providers

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Research

21.02.2025

Research from SDU paves the way for better mental health in heart patients

Based on research from the Department of Psychology, SDU researchers have founded the company HjertePsykologerne, making psychological treatment more accessible to heart patients.

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News about names

04.02.2025

New research on borderline personality disorder

Psychologist Ole Jakob Storebø has defended his doctoral dissertation on how best to evaluate treatments for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The defence took place on 24 January at the University of Southern Denmark.

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12.07.2024

Inaugural seminar - Professor Mathias Lasgaard

On August 30, 2024, join the Inaugural seminar "Addressing Loneliness: Current Interventions and Future Directions".

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Research

20.06.2024

New research to enhance understanding of trauma and PTSD

Associate Professor Maria Louison Vang from the Department of Psychology has been awarded a Sapere Aude grant for a project that aims to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and complex PTSD.

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News

19.04.2024

University of Southern Denmark Launches New Psychology Programme in Esbjerg

It is now official: University of Southern Denmark (SDU) will introduce a new psychology programme at its Esbjerg campus starting in the summer of 2025. Preparations are already underway to accommodate 75 students for next year's intake. This initiative stems from a solid partnership between Education Esbjerg and SDU, with significant backing from the Esbjerg Municipality, local foundations, and the business sector.

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research

16.04.2024

Text messages to help citizens between the ages of 55 and 80 reduce their alcohol consumption

In a new project, researchers will test whether messages from an app can motivate people to drink less.

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Department of Psychology University of Southern Denmark

  • Campusvej 55
  • Odense M - DK-5230
  • Phone: +45 6550 2782