News about the novel coronavirus

• 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.