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TEDxOdense
11.06.2026
New TEDx video from SDU professor: Why Don’t Children Play Outside Anymore?
Today, 11 June, marks the International Day of Play – the United Nations’ international day dedicated to play. On the same day, TED is releasing the official video of SDU professor Jasper Schipperijn’s TEDxOdense talk: “Why Don't Children Play Outside Anymore?”
SDU researchers explain the World Cup
09.06.2026
World Cups are no longer won by the best 11 players
More matches, a faster pace and more substitutions make fitness and squad depth more important than ever at the World Cup, says Professor Peter Krustrup.
SDU researchers explain the World Cup
09.06.2026
Heat may become the biggest challenge at the World Cup
Long-distance travel, high temperatures and matches at altitude can all affect player performance during a World Cup. Football researcher at the University of Southern Denmark Chris Carling points to heat as the biggest challenge.
SDU researchers explain the World Cup
09.06.2026
Small mistakes can reveal when World Cup players are mentally off balance
Sport psychology consultant Carsten Hvid Larsen looks for the small signs that players are mentally off balance. At a World Cup, even minor deviations can have major consequences when matches are decided by the finest of margins.
Fellow
21.05.2026
Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani elected fellow of international research society
Professor Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani from the University of Southern Denmark has been elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) – a leading international research society within behavioural science.
Research
06.05.2026
Global experts agree: Physical activity should be assessed, prescribed and promoted in routine healthcare
An international consensus initiated by the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and led and coordinated by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen outlines how healthcare professionals can routinely assess and prescribe physical activity for people with chronic conditions.
Honour award
24.04.2026
International honour awarded to SDU professor
Professor Ewa Roos receives the OARSI Lifetime Achievement Award for research that has improved the treatment of osteoarthritis worldwide.
20.02.2026
Top football researcher appointed at the University of Southern Denmark
International expert in football research and performance analysis to strengthen SDU’s research in elite football and talent development.
Reasearch
29.01.2026
One session of advice just as effective as rehab for many older patients
A new Danish study shows that extended rehabilitation programmes don't necessarily lead to better outcomes than a single advisory session.
Women's health
21.01.2026
Women’s health must be prioritised in sport
A new set of 56 international injury prevention recommendations highlights the specific risks and needs of female athletes. Merete Møller, a researcher at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, was part of the steering committee behind the recommendations.The University of Southern Denmark moves up to second place in the ShanghaiRanking 2025.