2000+ researchers
27 institutes, 100+ centres
27.000+ publications
- calculated between 2015-2020. 44% published as Open Access.
73 Million DKK to Improve Understanding of the Ocean's Nitrogen Cycle and Its Impact on Climate
Professor Bo Thamdrup from the Department of Biology is part of a new international research collaboration that has received approximately 73 million DKK from the EU. This project aims to investigate how large quantities of nitrogen are lost from certain low-oxygen regions in the oceans.
Grant opens the door to major new detective work into medieval culture in the Nordic countries
Professor Lars Boje Mortensen, Department of Culture and Language, and three Nordic partners receive an ERC Synergy Grant of DKK 97 million to investigate over 50,000 fragments of books from the Middle Ages.
Young Cancer Survivors to Receive Improved Support After Illness
A grant of just over 2 million DKK will allow researchers to trial new rehabilitation initiatives for young cancer survivors aged 18-39.
Is this a welfare state?
Assistant Professor Gareth Millward from the Department of Culture and Language has received DKK 2,7 million from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for a project that investigates complaints about the welfare state. Complaints shed light on the hope and expectation of what the welfare state should be.
Mastering the exam is a competence
Associate Professor Lasse Nielsen from the Department of Media, Design and Educational Sciences has received DKK 3 million from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for a project that seeks to develop new and more precise concepts for investigating inequality in health.
New Professor of Clinical and Translational Proteomics
Hans Christian Beck has been appointed professor in a newly established professorship in clinical and translational proteomics in a combination position between the Department of Clinical Medicine, the Research Unit for Clinical Biochemistry, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Odense University Hospital (OUH)
Projects focus on dropouts in teacher training and the interdisciplinary work on children’s well-being in primary schools.
Associate professor Anders Kruse Ljungdalh has received DKK 6 million from the Independent Research Fund Denmark two for projects.
Mastering the exam is a competence
Associate Professor Jens Jørgen Hansen from the Department of Media, Design and Educational Sciences has received DKK 3 million from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for a project on exams as a special social practice.
Do I belong in VET?
Associate Professor Anke Piekut has received more than DKK 3 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark for a project which aims to strengthen retention and coherence in vocational training education.
More Support for Pregnant Women in Violent Relationships
A new research project involving researchers from the University of Southern Denmark aims to expand systematic screening for intimate partner violence to include pregnant women from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Intense Exercise to Help Inactive Women Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases
Just a few minutes of high-intensity activity integrated into daily routines can make a positive difference to health. The concept is called VILPA, and Professor Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani is set to develop and test an app in a new project to help women prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Professor of Genetics at Sygehus Lillebælt
Cand.scient., Ph.D. Klaus Brusgaard has been appointed Professor and Research Leader at the Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Research Unit for Clinical Genetics, Sygehus Lillebælt, Vejle.
Kristine Bjørndal appointed professor
Kristine Bjørndal, PhD, has been appointed Clinical Professor and Head of Research at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, and Department of ORL - Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Odense University Hospital.
Mark Bremholm Ellebæk appointed clinical professor in Paediatric and IBD surgery
On July 1, 2024, Senior Consultant, PhD, Mark Bremholm Ellebæk is appointed Clinical Professor in a combined position between the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and Department of Surgery A, Odense University Hospital (OUH).
Rikke Leth-Larsen Appointed as the new Head of the Department of Clinical Research at University of Southern Denmark.
Rikke Leth-Larsen, who has previously led the Department of Regional Health Research, is set to take on a new challenge as the Head of the Department of Clinical Research, SDU.
Doctoral Dissertation on Hypoglycemia
Brain damage from low blood sugar can be avoided in newborns with the rare disease "congenital hyperinsulinism," but difficulties in diagnosing the condition can delay proper treatment.
Department of Clinical Research appoints new professor specializing in digital solutions for decision-making processes
Pernille Just Vinholt has been appointed professor at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital. The professorship is in clinical biochemistry with a focus on decision support and artificial intelligence.
Troels Korshøj Bergmann, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology
As of 1 June, Troels K. Bergmann will take up a clinical professorship in pharmacology at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Regional Health Research, Esbjerg.
Pernille Tanggaard Andersen Becomes New Department Head at SDU
Professor Pernille Tanggaard Andersen has been appointed the new head of the Department of Public Health (IST) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), a role she steps into from her position as vice head of the same department.
New professor aims to enhance understanding of financial incentives and cross-sector collaboration in healthcare
Søren Rud Kristensen has been appointed Professor of Health Economics at the Danish Centre for Health Economics (DaCHE), Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark.
Three SDU researchers receive Fyens Stiftstidende’s research award
Three SDU professors – Kurt Klaudi Klausen, Anna Paldam Folker and N. Asger Mortensen – received the annual research award from Fyens Stiftstidende on Thursday, 16 November. The honour comes with DKK 25,000 for each researcher.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for Chemistry
Understanding the new oxidative paradigm of biomass waste upcycling – LyticPol
International recognition for football fitness and football professor Peter Krustrup
UEFA has awarded a Gold Award for "Best Social Initiative" to the Football Fitness U90 Training Camp, a project developed by SDU and DBU Bornholm.