2000+ researchers
27 institutes, 100+ centres
27.000+ publications
- calculated between 2015-2020. 44% published as Open Access.
The success of the Roman Empire is also climate history
Professor Jesper Majbom Madsen from the Department of Culture and Language has received over DKK 3 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark for an interdisciplinary project on the impact of climate change on the political development of the Roman Empire. The project is carried out in close collaboration with Professor Sebastian Mernild, head of the SDU Climate Cluster.
Exploring Earth-abundant manganese’s potential to replace rare and expensive metals
With a DKK 16.5 million grant, chemist Christina Wegeberg sets out to explore the potential of the Earth-abundant metal manganese to harvest sunlight. If she succeeds, manganese may serve as an alternative to the rare and expensive noble metals used today.
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.
Thomas Stauffer Larsen appointed clinical professor of haematology
The professorship is newly established and centred on the treatment of lymphoma. Professorships have been established as a combination position between the Department of Clinical Research, the University of Southern Denmark and the Department of Haematology at Odense University Hospital.
Henrik Frederiksen has been appointed Clinical Professor in Haematology.
This professorship entails that Henrik Frederiksen will take on the role of research leader for the haematology field. The position has been established as a joint appointment between the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Department of Haematology at Odense University Hospital (OUH).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.