2000+ researchers
27 institutes, 100+ centres
27.000+ publications
- calculated between 2015-2020. 44% published as Open Access.
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.
10 million to Henrik Dimke for kidney stone treatment project
Kidney stones are the focal point of the research conducted by Henrik Dimke, Professor at the Department of Molecular Medicine. His aim is to understand the underlying mechanisms and thereby develop new treatment methods.
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.
Germany’s and Italy’s Colonial Past: A New Voice in Collective Memory
Associate Professor Jessica Ortner has received more than DKK 6 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark for a project on German and Italian postcolonial literature.
Quality of Life in the Virtual World
Professor of philosophy Søren Harnow Klausen has received almost DKK 6 million from the Independent Research Fund Denmark to study people's quality of life when they are immersed in a partly virtual world.
Is writing something for me?
Many students fail in becoming good scribes in Danish compulsory school. A new research project focuses on the development of students' writing skills.
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.
Professor of health economics with a focus on general practice
Line Bjørnskov Pedersen has been appointed professor of health economics at the Danish Centre for Health Economics (DaCHE), Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark. She is also employed at the Research Unit of General Practice in Odense and Esbjerg.
Professor of Medical Physics at SDU and OUH
Faisal Mahmood is 48 years old and graduated as a biophysicist from the University of Copenhagen in 2002. He is appointed Professor of Medical Physics at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark and the Department of Oncology at Odense University Hospital.
Mark A. Ainsworth has been appointed head of the PhD School at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor Mark A. Ainsworth, PhD, D.M.Sc., has been appointed head of the PhD School at the Faculty of Health Sciences at SDU as of 1 March 2024.
Can physical activity lessen pain after bariatric surgery?
A researcher from the University of Southern Denmark and Esbjerg Hospital has been awarded a grant of nearly two million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to explore effective pain relief methods following bariatric surgery.
Experienced Chief Consultant from the Hearing Clinic becomes professor of audiology at SDU
Noise and hearing loss, along with the correct use of hearing aids, are in focus when Jesper Hvass Schmidt conducts research for the benefit of musicians specifically and the general population at large.
New Head of SUND Research Support
On 1 March, Anne Kathrine Overgaard assumed the position as head of SUND Research Support, the research support unit of the Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
SDU Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital
Senior Consultant, PhD Claus Varnum, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital, has been appointed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU.
Crossing The North Sea in the footsteps of Queen Anna of Denmark
A grant for a research residency will provide more knowledge about the importance of Anna of Denmark (1574-1619) for Danish-British cultural exchange.
Collaboration on Odense Fjord and Fyn to Inspire Other EU Countries
Several researchers from SDU are involved in a new EU project seeking effective solutions for improving water quality and climate adaptation across Europe.
Researchers developing new tool for self-motivation
Nikos Ntoumanis has received a grant from TrygFonden to develop and test a new digital platform that trains individuals in self-enactable behavior change techniques (BCTs) aimed at encouraging them to engage in more physical activity.
Exploring children's perspectives on assistance in Child Advocacy Centers: A national study unveiled by new grant
A new grant enables researchers from the THRIVE research group at the Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), to conduct a national study of Danish child advocacy centers (CACs) from the perspective of the child.
New design research project at SDU will enable sustainable transitions
CoDesign4Transitions – A new Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks programme
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.