News about the novel coronavirus

• 18.05.2021

  COVID-19: Full access for students and partial access for staff from 21 May

  It is delightful news for everyone that the agreement on further reopening of our society, which the government and the parliamentary parties presented on 18 May, also includes a further reopening of the universities.

• 29.03.2021

  COVID-19: Gradual and controlled reopening of SDU after Easter

  We are pleased to inform you that this agreement means SDU can begin the reopening of the University and thus give more students and employees physical access to SDU's locations.

• 25.02.2021

  Corona restrictions extended until April

  The stricter restrictions placed on higher education institutions have been extended

• 14.01.2021

  SDU remains on lockdown until 7 February

  The government's new entry restrictions mean, among other things, that the list of worthy purposes for entering the country will be curtailed, while at the same time new test requirements will be introduced.

• 06.01.2021

  SDU remains on lockdown until 17 January

  As stated at the Prime Minister's press conference on 5 January, the authorities are deeply concerned about the occurrence of the more contagious British virus variant, cluster B.1.1.7, whose infection rates are currently rising in Denmark.

• 15.12.2020

  SDU is closed to guests

  The serious COVID-19 situation means new and more stringent measures across all of SDU

• 26.10.2020

  Requirement for partial use of face masks in educational institutions

  The government has decided to extend the current COVID-19 measures. In addition, a number of new COVID-19 measures are introduced to minimise the risk of increased spread of infection.

• 07.09.2020

  Serious development in infection rates in Odense

  Odense is currently seeing the highest number of new corona cases in the country. For this reason, the authorities will introduce a number of additional restrictions from Wednesday 9 September to curb the spread of infection.

• 22.05.2020

  Further reopening of SDU from 27 May

  The political agreement means that a significant part of SDU's staff will be allowed to return to their workplace. Unfortunately, most of our students will have to wait until August.

• 08.05.2020

  Political agreement reached on further reopening

  Phase 2 means that, with effect from 18 May, universities can conduct teaching and examinations requiring physical attendance.

• 21.04.2020

  Information on partial opening of research laboratories

  SDU expects to open research laboratories in Odense (Campusvej and Winsløwparken) and in Sønderborg from Thursday, April 23.

• 19.04.2020

  Follow-up to political agreement on partial reopening of research laboratories for researchers and students

  The exact time for the reopening of the research laboratories is not yet known, but we expect the reopening to happen next week (week 17).

• 17.04.2020

  Political agreement on partial reopening of research laboratories for researchers and students

  The reopening of Denmark has taken yet another step after the government and the parliamentary parties on 17 April 2020 agreed on further opening of various sectors in Denmark.

• 06.04.2020

  New extension of the lockdown up to and including 10 May 2020

  At a press conference held on 6 April at 8:00 p.m., the Prime Minister announced that all higher education institutions will remain closed until 10 May (inclusive) due to the coronavirus situation.

• 23.03.2020

  SDU lockdown extended until 13 April 2020 (inclusive)

  For SDU, this means that the physical lockdown has been extended up to and including 13 April (Easter Monday).

• 14.03.2020

  SDU urges staff and students abroad to return to Denmark as soon as possible

  Denmark's borders will close from Saturday 14th of March at 12 noon until 13th of April as part of efforts to inhibit the spread of COVID-19. (Updated 03/16-2020).

• 11.03.2020

  SDU shuts down

  The University of Southern Denmark has decided with immediate effect to shut down all campuses.

• 08.03.2020

  New measures at SDU to reduce the risk of infection spread

  The prime minister and authorities announced new measures to contain coronavirus on March 6, urging everyone to expel community minds, take into account weakened, elderly and chronically ill citizens, and be at the forefront of measures that prevent the spread of infection in the community.

• 04.03.2020

  Novel coronavirus: Increased readiness at SDU

  The outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is developing rapidly in a number of countries, including Italy.