University of Southern Denmark

Our Global Goals

On the basis of the free research and education, SDU wishes to work with all 17 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At SDU we wish to

work with but not necessarily for the SDGs, within research, education and administration
respect the individual's freedom of research and as such the right to choose subject-matter and method of research, in accordance with the Danish University Act
educate the students to have knowledge of the SDGs
consider all the global goals to be equal and thus work with all the SDGs and not just a select few
support the employees and students that can and wish to work with the global goals

News

23.01.2020
Will the future’s super batteries be made of seawater?

The race is on to develop even more efficient and rechargable batteries for the future. One promising option is to make batteries based on sodium, which is found in abundance in seawater.
20.12.2019
Can philosophical dialogues counteract eco-anxiety?

Is water or knowledge our most important resource? The major philosophical questions have become a popular extracurricular activity among more than 100 children in Billund Municipality, while philosophers from SDU have held philosophical dialogues on the UN Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with CoC Playful Minds.
20.12.2019
Engineers must think circular in product creation

The University of Southern Denmark is going down a completely new path to educate engineers in sustainable thinking. Materials like textiles, plastics and wind turbine blades are to be recycled into new products.

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This is how scientists plan to produce sustainable aviation fuel

It is only a matter of years before we can produce sustainable aviation fuel in Denmark. That is the conclusion to a new report by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark. The researchers estimate that the production facilities for 100 % green aviation fuel could be ready as early as 2025.

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