Postdoc position in Agricultural / Environmental and Resource Economics

At the Department of Business and Sustainability, we offer an opportunity for a postdoc in an interesting and relevant field.

Dewan Ahsan becomes part of International Arctic Science Committee

Professor Dewan Ahsan has become the new representative for Denmark in the IASC Marine Working Group.

Invitation: Nordic Offshore Wind Conference: Connecting the Baltic Sea with the North Sea

Meet key players and researchers in the field of Nordic Offshore

PhD Scholarship in Agricultural / Environmental and Resource Economics

At the Department of Business and Sustainability, we offer an opportunity to earn a PhD in an interesting and relevant field.

Kristin B Munksgaard appointed as new professor: 'It was the interaction with companies that got me into research'

For the newly appointed Professor Kristin B Munksgaard, knowledge exchange, collaboration and outreach are important parts of research. As vice dean and director of University of Southern Denmark Business School, she is at the forefront of building bridges to the outside world.

Ann Clarke is new professor: “The interplay between making a difference for public-private innovation and conducting research is enriching.”

Ann Højbjerg Clarke is a newly appointed professor in business-to-business marketing and innovation. In her research, she collaborates with public organizations and private companies to create the solutions of the future.

New department at the University of Southern Denmark

Introducing the new Department of Business and Sustainability at SDU. The department will strengthen Southern Danish businesses and society in general and contributes to addressing significant challenges within environment and sustainability.

DKK 19.9 million from the Carlsberg Foundation to SDU BSS

No less than ten researchers at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at SDU have just received research grants from the Carlsberg Foundation.

University of Southern Denmark Esbjerg is starting a new green education programme

The University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg is starting a new master’s programme in sustainability. The programme will meet demand from local and regional companies.

A new research center aims to ensure that we learn from past catastrophes

The University of Southern Denmark has established a new center to ensure continuous learning from disasters and help societies, organizations, and individuals become more resilient.

We should rethink our approach to innovation

Collaboration between public and private organisations and universities holds great potential for creating innovation that ensures long-term solutions and resilient organisations. Simon Sølvsten elaborates in his opinion piece.

Researchers will investigate how chatbots can make us safer online

Cyberattacks on citizens have become more common in Denmark. In a new project, SDU, with support from TrygFonden, aims to improve Danes' digital security in everyday life.

New expert group to address potential threat from invasive species impacting marine ecosystems

Invasive species - both plants and animals - can pose a serious threat to biodiversity, UN states. As a response, a group of SDU researchers now form an expert group.   

New study: What was the hosting of the Tour de France in 2022 worth to the Danes?

In 2022, Denmark hosted the opening three stages of the Tour de France, and the hosting was subsequently hailed as a great success. A new study has taken a closer look at the value the hosting has created for the Danish population.

Arne Feddersen is new professor at SDU

We are very proud to announce that Arne Feddersen has been appointed professor at Southern University in Denmark Esbjerg.

Surveillance leads to stress and unhappiness among Danish fishermen

Camera surveillance on ships has a negative impact on the working environment among Danish lobster fishermen. This is the conclusion of a new study.

Which kind of salmon fishing experience do you want?

In a new project, researchers will investigate which rules and fishing experience trolling fishermen prefer in the Baltic Sea and how fishermen assess the current rules.

10 million for new elite centre with the sun at its centre

A new elite research centre under the SDU Climate Cluster takes a holistic approach to solar energy. The centre will not only design, build and develop paper-thin, flexible solar panels that can be mounted on all kinds of things, but also look at how they are implemented in society and how consumers better embrace the new solutions.

Nature can help when extreme weather hits

Floods, heat waves, storms and droughts are becoming more common as temperatures rise, so we need to find new ways to protect our cities and communities. Nature itself offers many solutions, and we must learn to make better use of them, say the researchers behind a new elite center for climate research at SDU.

OB's head of communications educated himself in his passion: "It's great to work with something that affects a lot of people"

Rasmus Nejstgaard moved from Copenhagen to Esbjerg in search of a career in the sports industry. It was the start of an everyday life in the Danish Superliga.

Fleksible forbrugere eller vanedyr? Ph.d.-projekt sætter lup på vores elforbrug

Et netop afsluttet ph.d.-projekt har undersøgt, i hvilket omfang danske forbrugere ønsker at engagere sig i deres elselskab. Projektet giver blandt andet indsigt i vores forhold til elpriser, og hvor villige vi er til at ændre vores forbrugsvaner.

Researcher on renewable energy plants: "If we don't involve the locals, we've lost beforehand"

Local opposition often ends up getting in the way of green initiatives and making negative headlines. Involve consumers and strengthen research into their behaviour, says SDU researcher.

We buy electric cars - if it is profitable for us

A new study shows that Danish consumers' motivation to buy electric cars is predominantly driven by external motivational factors. This could be bad news for the goal of electrifying the car industry, says a professor of consumer behaviour.

Sustainable cities and communities

What will it take for European cities to have sustainable food systems? That’s what the four-year FUSILLI project is seeking to understand.

Cookbook by Danielle Wilde receives a special Jury Award

Expert in event economics: Having an interesting experience portfolio can have benefits

A new Tour de France study by Idan and SDU concludes that host municipalities should not expect any economic effects from hosting. However, a long-term experience strategy has certain advantages, a local researcher in event economics explains.

Substitution preferences for fish in Senegal

New study from Senegal on the substitution behaviour of Senegalese consumers seafood preferences shows that consumers prefer diversity of species on their plates.

Tour de France will not be a goldmine for Danish hosts

When the French Tour de France caravan hits the Danish summer landscape in the beginning of July 2022, the host municipalities should not expect a big financial gain.

SAMF researcher to lead new Danida initiative

A new research project will pave the way for more sustainability and safe and healthy working conditions in the leather industry of Bangladesh. The project, which is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s development cooperation Danida (the Danish International Development Agency), will be led by Associate Professor Dewan Ahsan.

Marketing challenges at retail stores

We invite you to a free webinar on latest research and future oulook

The success of electric cars depends on getting consumers on board

The record sales of electric cars require us to adapt our infrastructure to electric cars and build a robust and efficient charging network. And the key question is whether Danish consumers are willing to pay, writes the author of this op-ed.

Simon Sølvsten has been awarded his PhD degree

On Friday 22 April 2022, Simon Sølvsten defended his PhD thesis.

Is a sustainable and cheap Olympics possible?

Professor Oliver Schnittka gives his view on whether a sustainable and cheap Olympics is possible.

Do insurers adjust prices for the adoption of loss prevention?

New PhD study uncovers what influence the use of property loss prevention technology has on property insurance pricing

Danielle Wilde on her work with the FUSILLI project: ‘Working with the food system, for me, seems a like no-brainer’

What will it take for European cities to have sustainable food systems? That’s what the four-year FUSILLI project is seeking to understand. Together with 11 other cities in Europe, Kolding is part of this sustainability project, which turns the selected cities into ‘living labs’.

Loss prevention technologies' effect on property damage cost and financial savings

New PhD study uncovers what quantitative effects the most frequently used loss prevention technologies have on property damage cost

Food System Change at FoodLab: Cook it! Taste it!

Food System Change at FoodLab: Cook it! Taste it! An exciting research event with focus on change of the food system. The event is supported by FoodReformers.

Sustainable Development in Cambodia

GREENCAP is a project enhancing green capacity in higher education institutions to foster sustainable development in Cambodia.

FoodLab launch in Kolding

On the 26th and 27th of November 2021 SDU launched a FoodLab in Kolding.

Researcher wins award for research article about tourist activities

The Spanish network of tourism researchers has awarded the prize for the best research article in the field of tourism in 2021 to our former Ph.D.-student and postdoc Barbora Gulisova.

SDU Esbjerg welcomes new researcher

Danielle Wilde is new researcher at SDU Esbjerg

Energy Island in Denmark: Is it beneficial to the society?

Join our conference on energy islands

Eva Roth fejrer 40 år på SDU

Eva Roth fejrer mandag den 15. november 2021 sit 4o års jubilæum på Syddansk Universitet

Esbjerg Universitetspris 2021: Barbora vinder for sin ph.d. om landdistrikters branding

Ph.d. Barbora Gulisova er den ene af årets modtagere af Esbjerg Universitetspris. Den prestigefyldte anerkendelse blev overrakt tirsdag eftermiddag på AAU Esbjerg. Gæstetaler var ejer af Sports Connection Aps / Skechers Peter Jørgensen.

World Trade Organization (WTO) must ban harmful fisheries subsidies

Felix Wasser has been awarded his PhD degree

Calling All Crabby People: Crab workshop

Workshop invitation: Join the crab workshop on global ecological and economic connections in Arctic and sub-Arctic crab markets

SDU Business School vil bygge en stærkere bro: - Virksomhederne skal være med til at forme kandidaterne

1. september slog Syddansk Universitet dørene op for et nyt initiativ, der skal bringe det lokale erhvervsliv tættere på den kommende arbejdskraft.

Some people are willing to pay more for sustainable seafood

New research shows that certified sustainable farmed fish sell for slightly higher prices, suggesting that some consumers are willing to pay more for a meal that’s gentler on the environment.

Invitation to PhD defense: Advertising effectiveness

On Monday 25 October, you can participate in the PhD defense of Felix Wasser. In his PhD project, Felix has investigated advertising effectiveness. In this Q&A article, he gives a foretaste of the results.

Danmark kan blive førende inden for en bæredygtig skibsindustri

Danmark er et af de nordeuropæiske lande med den største kapacitet og ekspertise inden for bæredygtig ophugning og genanvendelse af skibe. Det giver gode forudsætninger for at blive førende på området, viser et nyt studie, der har undersøgt mulighederne for at skabe en cirkulær økonomi i skibsindustrien.

Measuring Motivations for Choosing Eco-labeled Seafood: Environmental Concerns and Warm Glow

Ecolabels are supposed to reduce the information asymmetry between producers and consumers, but they may also produce a warm glow of “green” behavior.

Closing conference: "Creating Circular Economy Clusters for Sustainable Ship Recycling in Denmark"

We hereby cordially invite you to take part in the closing conference of the project "Creating Circular Economy Clusters for Sustainable Ship Recycling in Denmark", to be held on 21 September at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and online.

Online Seminar: Do Whales Judge Us?

On the 1st of September, the MERE group presents an online seminar with Bathsheba Demuth

Welcome, Katharina Herwig

Katharina Herwig has joined the MERE group as a Research Assistant

Chatbots on websites can work the opposite of what they are intended for

Chatbots are integrated on many websites to provide users with answers and guidance. However, new research shows that chatbots can scare users away.

The future of the oceans is at stake: Study identifies major barriers to sustainable marine environments

In a new study, a team of international researchers identifies a number of barriers that we must overcome if we are to secure the future of the oceans.

Corona has changed our buying behavior

The closure of society in connection with Covid-19 has changed our shopping habits. A new study indicates that some of the new habits have come to stay.

Your age reveals whether you like working from home

A new study shows that many Danes generally prefer working from home. The trend is stronger the older you are. Especially young people under the age of 24 see significant disadvantages of working from home.

Barbora Gulisova has been awarded her PhD degree

Congratulations to Barbora Gulisova, who has been awarded her PhD

Online seminar: Social Media Campaigns, Lobbying and Legislation

Byeong-Hak Choe from University of Wyoming will present his research on Social Media Campaigns, Lobbying and Legislation: Evidence from climatechange / globalwarming and Energy Lobbies

Vend havplanen på hovedet

Vend havplanen på hovedet, skriver Brooks Kaiser og Eva Roth sammen med 16 andre forskere i et debatindlæg på Altinget.dk. I en ekspertudtalelse peger de på en række handlemuligheder, der kan bidrage til at forbedre havets natur og miljøtilstand.

Invitation to PhD defense: Rural place branding

We invite you to the online PhD defense of Barbora Gulisova on June 11, 2021. In her PhD project, Barbora has investigated the processes of place branding and how place branding is organized and undertaken in different places within the rural areas. In this article, Barbora gives a foretaste of her defense in a Q&A.

Online seminar: The interactions between Covid-19 and elite football

Professor James Reade from the Department of Economics, University of Reading, will present his research on sports economics and the interactions between Covid-19 and elite football.

Stakeholder Engagement in the Diversification of Arctic Blue Economy Communities

Brooks Kaiser, Chris Horbel, and Melina Kourantidou joined the Uarctic session “Stakeholder Engagement in the Diversification of Arctic Blue Economy Communities” on May 18th, 2021.

Food from the Ocean

Our world is facing major challenges regarding food security.

When Chatbots Make Us Communicate Less

Chatbots are autonomous agents with artificial intelligence whose major purpose is to assist customers with inquiries or advisory on websites. But findings show that website visitors feel watched with the presence of chatbots on websites

Welcome to Ricarda Bohn as a new PhD student

We warmly welcome Ricarda Bohn at the Department of Sociology, Environmental and Business Economics. Her PhD project will investigate the impact of social media participation in a civil crisis.

New Industrial Ph.d. in collaboration with the Sports Analysis Institute

The Department of Sociology, Environmental and Business Economics has in collaboration with the Sports Research Institute received support for a new Industrial PhD

Danish research on the global map: SDU in the company of Ivy League universities in prestigious network

With a membership of the prestigious Willis Research Network, the University of Southern Denmark has joined a distinguished club whose members include American Ivy League universities. The membership has become a reality on the basis of hard work from the Department of Sociology, Environmental and Business Economics but is granted to the entire SDU.

Beyond Wind: New Challenges to the Expansion of Renewables in Denmark

Expansion of renewable energy in Denmark: New study by Brooks Kaiser, Luis Boscán and Lars Ravn-Jonsen examines the challenges.

The MERE Research Group contributes to several peer reviewed journals

The Management and Economics of Resources and Environment (MERE) Research Group has contributed to several peer reviewed journals in the field of fishery, environment, and risk management.

Talent Track to promote elite research: Meet the first participants

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences is launching a new initiative to support young ambitious researchers who have the potential to make significant contributions to their field of research.