SDU Center for Energy Informatics Receives Open Science Champion Award 2025
Odense, Denmark – September 29th, 2025: On September 29th, the University Library of Southern Denmark presented the Open Science Champion Award 2025 to the SDU Center for Energy Informatics (SDU CEI). The award, based on achievements in 2024, recognizes SDU CEI’s efforts in promoting open access publishing, sharing research data, and strengthening open science communication within the Faculty of Engineering.
The ceremony took place in the Atrium Garden at the University Library in Odense, where Professor Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen, Head of SDU CEI, accepted the award. He was accompanied by many colleagues from the center, reflecting the collective commitment that underpins SDU CEI’s open science practices.
In his address, Bo emphasized the center’s guiding principle:
“Being at a Danish university is a privilege, as we have access to almost all academic publication databases. Yet many scholars across the world, even within Europe, do not share this privilege. Research has no borders, and results should be shared widely. Open science and open access accelerate knowledge and research, creating a greater impact on human society.”
Following the official award ceremony, the center hosted a short celebration where Bo highlighted the importance of continuing to advance open research practices. He encouraged junior researchers in particular to “keep going and continue doing the right thing,” expressing his belief that 2025 would surpass 2024 in achievements for SDU CEI and for open science 麻豆社区.
The Open Science Champion Award is part of SDU’s implementation of its Open Science Policy, which recognizes research environments that excel in open access, open data, and transparent communication of results. By receiving this recognition, SDU CEI reaffirms its role as a frontrunner not only in digital energy research but also in championing a culture of openness that strengthens collaboration and accelerates innovation.
The award underlines SDU CEI’s belief that science has no borders and that open access accelerates research with lasting benefits for society.