News from the Faculty of Health Sciences
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11.06.2026
What is birth trauma?
A traumatic birth experience can affect not only the birthing parent but also the co-parent and the family as a whole. But how common is birth trauma, how can it be identified, and what do we know about its consequences? Associate Professor of Clinical Child Psychology Sille Schandorph Løkkegaard and psychology student Camilla Kolath Mortensen answer five key questions about birth trauma.
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09.06.2026
World Cups are no longer won by the best 11 players
More matches, a faster pace and more substitutions make fitness and squad depth more important than ever at the World Cup, says Professor Peter Krustrup.
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09.06.2026
Heat may become the biggest challenge at the World Cup
Long-distance travel, high temperatures and matches at altitude can all affect player performance during a World Cup. Football researcher at the University of Southern Denmark Chris Carling points to heat as the biggest challenge.
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09.06.2026
Small mistakes can reveal when World Cup players are mentally off balance
Sport psychology consultant Carsten Hvid Larsen looks for the small signs that players are mentally off balance. At a World Cup, even minor deviations can have major consequences when matches are decided by the finest of margins.
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01.06.2026
SUND to engage with the public at The People's Meeting 2026
When The People's Meeting brings together citizens, organisations, politicians and knowledge institutions on Bornholm, SUND will be there with a new and expanded presence. The aim is to foster dialogue, build new partnerships and bring health research into the conversation where public debate is taking place.
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26.05.2026
Helle Precht appointed professor of radiography Â鶹ÉçÇø
The professorship will strengthen research in patient-centred diagnostic imaging, optimisation of CT and X-ray technology, and radiation protection. The research aims to contribute to improved diagnostics, enhanced patient safety, and the development of the radiography profession nationally and internationally.
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21.05.2026
Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani elected fellow of international research society
Professor Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani from the University of Southern Denmark has been elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) – a leading international research society within behavioural science.
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15.05.2026
What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is an autoimmune condition in which the body reacts to gluten — and it can cause everything from digestive problems to fatigue and iron deficiency. Many people have no symptoms, but leaving the condition untreated can still have consequences. Here is what research knows today.
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06.05.2026
Global experts agree: Physical activity should be assessed, prescribed and promoted in routine healthcare
An international consensus initiated by the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and led and coordinated by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen outlines how healthcare professionals can routinely assess and prescribe physical activity for people with chronic conditions.
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05.05.2026
Angela Chang appointed professor of Global Health Economics and Metrics
A new professor will strengthen research into global health inequalities and develop improved methods for measuring disease and quality of life. The aim is to generate knowledge that can be applied in health policy and international initiatives.