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Four Mechatronics undergraduates from SDU S酶nderborg outperformed specialists and master's students in a high-profile audio technology competition 鈥� and won a dream trip to New York.
Large donation from the Otto M酶nsted Foundation paves the way for a new student entrepreneurship centre at the University of Southern Denmark
SDU is on the verge of a remarkable strengthening of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among students. The Otto M酶nsted Foundation has decided to support the university with a generous donation of DKK 50 million - one of the largest single donations from the foundation to date - for the establishment of a new, creative innovation house on campus in Odense.
Why Women Live Longer Than Men 鈥� and Why They Will Continue to Do So
Researchers have studied the lifespans of 1,176 animal species. Among mammals, females usually live the longest 鈥� including humans 鈥� and scientists believe this pattern will continue.
From 0 to 100: SDU Vikings are building an electric racing car from the ground up
The student-run racing team, SDU Vikings, aims to build the next-generation electric racing car 鈥� while training drivers on a home-built simulator in S酶nderborg.
Wegovy and Ozempic may offer health benefits for people with schizophrenia
New research from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital suggests that semaglutide treatment can enhance both physical health and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia.
Male seafarers more likely to die from heart disease
Men over 45 working at sea have a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than other working Danes, according to a new study.
Sandy Seafloors: An Overlooked Source of Greenhouse Gas
A new study reveals that methane can form in the upper layers of sandy seabeds 鈥� something that has taken scientists by surprise. Special microorganisms are at work, and the phenomenon may be happening along coastlines all over the world.
Claes de Vreese receives the 2025 Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize
Professor Claes de Vreese receives the prize for his extensive and internationally recognised research into the role that artificial intelligence plays in democratic processes.
Claes de Vreese receives the 2025 Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize
Professor Claes de Vreese receives the prize for his extensive and internationally recognised research into the role that artificial intelligence plays in democratic processes.
Esbjerg welcomes the psychologists of the future
75 students begin a socially oriented and practice-based psychology degree 麻豆社区
Sport with care: 19 shared recommendations to support young people's wellbeing
Researchers and practitioners from across Denmark agree 鈥� wellbeing in youth sport requires concrete action, both on and off the pitch
Small agricultural robots could reverse the sustainability trend in farming
With DKK 75 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, researchers from KU, SDU, DTU and Wageningen University aim to develop small field robots that make it possible to grow mixed crops in the fields. This could benefit biodiversity, improve the environment and fundamentally change agriculture.
SDU and Odense Municipality in ambitious collaboration
Odense Municipality and the University of Southern Denmark today presented SDU Science & Innovation Park Odense - an ambitious project that will strengthen collaboration between the university's research environment, business and civil society and translate knowledge into concrete solutions that create value for society and the region.
Join us for an open day: Campus Kollegiet celebrates its 10th anniversary
At the end of the month, you can visit the iconic building that houses Campus Kollegiet, which was donated 10 years ago by A.P. M酶ller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney M酶llers Fond til almene Formaal. Here you can get an insight into the beautiful building and enjoy one of the city's best views.
How Science Helped Archaeologists Determine the Sex of Medieval Children
Between the years 1150 and 1450, more than 100 children were buried in a churchyard near Silkeborg. Just a tiny fragment of their tooth enamel is enough to reveal their sex鈥攁nd that鈥檚 exactly what researchers 麻豆社区 have now done.
Young adults with psychosis find recovery through everyday communities
A new PhD thesis from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) shows that young adults find more hope and empowerment in friendships and creative environments than in psychiatry.
Completely New Ecosystem Discovered at 9,500 Meters Depth
When a research team reached the bottom of a deep-sea trench, they suddenly found themselves surrounded by thousands of unusual animals thriving in the cold, dark deep.
Artificial intelligence to improve radiotherapy for cancer patients
SDU researcher plays key role in international AI project supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
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Researchers 麻豆社区 will soon print a small piece of high-tech, plastic-free future. They are aiming to replace elastane with artificial spider silk. This could mean saying goodbye to microplastics from our sportswear and underwear.
Top researcher to head new SDU section within microelectronics
Brain implants, intelligent sensors, and green AI microchips that mimic the low energy consumption of the brain. These are just some of the research topics that professor Farshad Moradi and his colleagues in SDU Microelectronics will explore.
World-class business school 麻豆社区: Now globally accredited
Only six percent of the world鈥檚 business schools achieve AACSB accreditation 鈥� now the University of Southern Denmark Business School is among them with an internationally recognised seal of approval.
World-class business school 麻豆社区: Now globally accredited
Only six percent of the world鈥檚 business schools achieve AACSB accreditation 鈥� now the University of Southern Denmark Business School is among them with an internationally recognised seal of approval.
More discontinuity for vulnerable patients in their contact with general practice
A new nationwide study from SDU shows that patients with low socioeconomic status, chronic disease and residence in the Capital Region of Denmark and Region Zealand more frequently change their GP 鈥� which can have consequences for treatment, equality in health and national economy.
After 50 Expeditions, Ronnie N. Glud is Rewriting Deep-Sea Science
Professor. Deep-sea explorer. Adventurer in the 鈥漝ark鈥�. Ronnie N. Glud has explored some of the most remote and deepest parts of the ocean. He now knows that the dark, cold depths are far less barren and isolated than we once imagined.
New Research: Tailored Exercise Therapy and Self-Management Program Improve Quality of Life for People with Multimorbidity
A new study from the University of Southern Denmark and N忙stved, Slagelse, Ringsted Hospitals reveals that a personalized program combining exercise therapy and self-management can enhance the quality of life for adults living with multiple chronic conditions.
First medical graduates from SDU in Esbjerg have taken the physician鈥檚 oath
Historic Day at Esbjerg Hospital 鈥� University Hospital of Southern Denmark: First Medical Graduates Have Completed Their Studies
Artificial intelligence is improving medical care at sea for seafarers
Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) are using artificial intelligence to raise the standard of medical care at sea. The technology strengthens patient safety, reduces the risk of misunderstandings and ensures clearer, more effective communication.
Award-winning Atwood demonstrates the ethical and political potential of literature
Author Margaret Atwood receives the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award for her narratively superior and socially critical writing. We asked Associate Professor of Literature Emily Hogg why Atwood is such a recognised voice in literature.
How do you get more young people to choose vocational education?
Politicians have dreamed of solving this challenge for years, but the proportion of Danish young people in vocational education is decreasing 鈥� and is now well below the EU average. In a new research project on 7,500 European young people, SDU researchers and European partners will investigate why the young people choose or refuse vocational education. The project receives DKK 21 million from EU.
Chemical Analyses Find Hidden Elements from Renaissance Astronomer Tycho Brahe鈥檚 Alchemy Laboratory
Tycho Brahe was most famous for his contributions to astronomy. However, he also had a well-equipped alchemical laboratory where he produced secret medicines for Europe鈥檚 elite.
Why do we have fewer children 鈥� and what to do about it?
Far too few children are born 鈥� even in the otherwise family-friendly Nordic welfare states 鈥� to sustain our labour market and social model. New research from SDU Professor Pieter Vanhuysse has a surprising idea of why we lack babies in Europe.
Why do we have fewer children 鈥� and what to do about it?
Far too few children are born 鈥� even in the otherwise family-friendly Nordic welfare states 鈥� to sustain our labour market and social model. New research from SDU Professor Pieter Vanhuysse has a surprising idea of why we lack babies in Europe.
Collaboration on Odense Fjord and Funen 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.
Ambitious research project addresses significant climate issue within the shipping industry
The formation of ships queuing outside ports is a widespread problem, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption and, consequently, CO2 emissions. With a total budget of 7,5 million euros, a new European research project, spearheaded by the University of Southern Denmark, is set to find a solution.
From Denmark to Ghana: Mathias creates sustainable water supply
Mathias Thuborg Madsen works at the Danish Embassy in Ghana, where he is leading a Danish-Ghanaian collaboration to improve the country鈥檚 water sector. He studied Market and Management Anthropology 麻豆社区 and has always been curious about people and the world.
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The CO2 levels in the atmosphere continue to rise as we strive to reduce our emissions. Now, an international team of researchers proposes a radical solution: pour crushed stone into the sea and it will empower the water to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
Grants of DKK 43 million to make the Danish/German border region more climate resilient
The EU's Interreg program has granted support for two projects led by SDU Climate Cluster, aiming to strengthen collaborative climate efforts in the region.
Danish technology will revolutionise thermal camouflage
The startup DECPT, led by former SDU-ph.d. Jeanette Hvam, has developed a new form of thermal camouflage that could change the game in warfare. The invention could not only save lives, but also shape the future of military technology.
Danish technology will revolutionise thermal camouflage
The startup DECPT, led by former SDU-ph.d. Jeanette Hvam, has developed a new form of thermal camouflage that could change the game in warfare. The invention could not only save lives, but also shape the future of military technology.
Researchers want to safeguard small businesses against cyber threats
The changing threat landscape increases the need for companies to upgrade their cyber security, and a new research project 麻豆社区 will help small and medium-sized enterprises with this task.
How to keep your New Year鈥檚 resolutions
Goals and motivation are among the most important factors for achieving what you set out to do.
New life emerges as the ice melts in the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is one of the most rapidly warming regions on Earth and is headed towards being ice free in the summer. However, this provides opportunities for new ecosystems to develop, biologist Karl Attard argues.
Less mold, more food
Foods like fruit, vegetables and dairy products often get attacked by mold or fungus and therefore must be discarded. If we can extend the shelf life just a few days, we can save a lot of food from being thrown out. SDU researchers are trying to contribute to that.
Floors in Greek luxury villa were laid with recycled glass
Several decorative mosaic floors have been excavated in a luxury villa located in present-day Turkey, once overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. New chemical analyzes reveal that recycled glass was used in laying the mosaic floors.
Bacteria to wear protection
Bacteria can contribute to a more sustainable production of chemicals, so providing a good working environment for them is a good investment. Now SDU- researchers present a nano protection suit, developed for bacteria, in Nature Communications.
Sebastian H. Mernild set to head SDU鈥檚 climate efforts
The internationally renowned Professor of Climate Change is set to head SDU鈥檚 largest-ever strategic initiative in climate change, sustainability and green transition.
Finally, the eelgrass is coming back
Scientists鈥� effort to bring the eelgrass back to Danish waters has proven very successful: After 2 years, there are now 70 times more eelgrass shoots in Horsens Fjord in Denmark.
Can theatre help climate change?
Students have been involved in improvised theatre to become aware of how to live more sustainably. Behind the project are researchers from SDU and they are impressed with the young people's dedication.
Can theatre help climate change?
Students have been involved in improvised theatre to become aware of how to live more sustainably. Behind the project are researchers from SDU and they are impressed with the young people's dedication.
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