The University of
Southern Denmark
- an introduction
Outline of the Presentation
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General introduction
Facts and figures
Mission and Vision
Research
Programmes of study and students
Internationalisation
Collaboration with the business world
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Objectives of the university
 Conduct research
 Offer research-based
education
 Exchange knowledge and
competencies with society
 Contribute to promoting
growth, welfare and
development in society.
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History of the university
1998.The University of Southern Denmark is formed in a merger between
 Odense University (established in 1966)
 Odense University Library
 Southern Denmark School of Business and Engineering
 University Centre of Southern Jutland
2004. Merger between the University of Southern Denmark and
 Department of Border Region Studies, Aabenraa (IFG)
2006. Merger between the University of Southern Denmark and
 Danish Centre of Rural Research and Development, Esbjerg (CFUL)
 Odense University College of Engineering, Odense (IOT)
2007. Merger between the University of Southern Denmark and
 National Institute of Public Health, Copenhagen (SIF)
 Business School Centre, Slagelse (HHC)
 Research Unit of Maritime Medicine, Esbjerg (FMM)
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Faculties and campuses
Faculty of
Health Sciences
Science
Engineering
Social Sciences
Humanities
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Odense
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Kolding
Esbjerg
Sønderborg /
Slagelse
Flensburg
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Copenhagen
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Organisation
 Independent state institution.
 A comprehensive university.
 First Danish university with decentralised
campus structure.
Board of Representatives with 40 members.
The Board of Directors consists of 9
members:
 5 external members
 2 students
 1 faculty member
 1 staff
Everyday top management (appointed by the
Board of Directors):
 Vice-Chancellor
 Pro-Vice-Chancellor
 University Director
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Facts and figures 2009
Income statement
mill. €
Income
Education
298
105
Research, basic funding, state subsidies
89
Research, external funding
73
Other income
31
Expenditure
Rent and other operating expenses
Staff costs
Other costs
Net profit
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mill. €
297
42
193
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Facts and figures 2009
Assets
Fixed assets
mill. €
68 Net capital
59
Current assets
132 Liabilities
141
Assets in total
200 Debts in total
200
Staff
9
mill. € Debts
Annual full time equivalent
Academic staff
1,714
Administrative staff
1,355
Total
3,069
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Overall expenditure, including
construction costs (mill. €)
Expenditure
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2005
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2006
2007
2008
2009
Research, external funding
(mill. €)
External grants from funds, research councils, private corporations etc.
Bevillinger
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2005
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2006
2007
2008
2009
Staff, full time equivalent
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
Academic
800
Administrative
600
400
200
0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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Mission Statement
 To deliver research, teaching
and the dissemination of
knowledge
 to the very highest
standard
 as a shared endeavour
 on the basis of a strong
academic environment
that is highly reputed for
its interdisciplinary and
innovative qualities.
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Vision Statement
 The ultimate goal of the University of Southern Denmark is to
be the university of choice for students, staff and collaborating
partners, at both national and international levels.
 We aim to achieve this by ensuring the highest possible
standards.
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Vision Statement, students
Our students develop academic competencies and personal
skills in an inspiring and innovative learning environment.
Teaching is of the highest quality in terms of both academic level
and pedagogical methods.
Our degree programmes are revised and upgraded on an
ongoing basis to reflect national and global requirements.
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Vision Statement,
collaborating partners
Our collaborating partners know that graduates from the
University of Southern Denmark are exceptionally well-qualified
to further and understand social development and change.
We are a university which researchers from within Denmark and
abroad wish to cooperate with.
Both the private and the public sectors engage in a vigorous and
innovative exchange of information and insights with the
University, and make a substantial contribution to our research
and dissemination activities.
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Vision Statement, staff
Our staff are highly qualified in their respective fields of
expertise.
Together they create what is recognised as an energetic and
innovative working environment.
In a community characterised by a strong sense of reciprocal
trust, all University staff are committed to pursuing excellence in
research, teaching and dissemination practices.
The high quality of our research makes the University of
Southern Denmark a well-regarded partner in collaborative
initiatives.
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SDU’s Values
Innovative
 Responding creatively to both
routine duties and new
challenges
Trustworthy
 Applying reliable skills and
competences; engaging openly
in discussion
Inclusive
 Sharing objectives while
recognising diversity
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The defining characteristics of SDU
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An internationally oriented, regionally rooted university with research
and teaching capabilities at the highest level in several cities
Focus on international aspects of education and research
A broad selection of degree programmes - both classic university subjects
and new areas of education, often at the interface between the traditional
academic fields.
Quality assurance of all degree programmes
An efficient interplay between the university and the other parts of the
educational system
A well-developed tradition of collaborating with the surrounding society,
including the researchers disseminating their knowledge to the
surrounding society.
Close collaboration with partners in Northern Germany through the
project "Videnregion Syddanmark Schleswig-Holstein“
Performance contract 2008-2010
University of Southern Denmark
and Ministry of Science,
Technology and Innovation
Development of the university's
special research competences:
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Media & Communication
Biosciences
Technology & Management
Welfare
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Construction plans,
Odense at Campusvej
Niels Bohrs Allé
Agreed
Move TEK from NBA 1
Expand SDU, Campusvej
Research park
Ørbækvej
Hjallesevej
SDU TEK
(SDU SUND)
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Motorvej
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Plans
Move OUH
Move SUND from WP
Infra-structure
Research park
Plans for new buildings, Campus Odense
Research park: 208.000 m2
SAMF: 4.300 m2
Idrættens hus: 3.500 m2
Adm. (delayed): 1.580 m2
NAT/BMB: 2.060 m2
Lecture rooms: 2.000 m2
New SUND: 4.000 m2
New SUND: 36.000 m2
New OUH: 212.000 m2
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TEK: 21.000 m2
Construction work, Kolding
Students at SDU Kolding
1,500 full-time
900 part-time
SDU moves from Engstien (9,500 m2)
til new, low energy building at the
harbour (13,500 m2)
280 mill. kr. excluding VAT
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The university degrees
Bachelor
Master
PhD
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3 years
5 years
8 years
Good study environment
 Intimate teaching environment
 Well maintained teaching
facilities, incl. labs
 Recurring teaching environment
surveys
 Wide use of ICT
 E-learning
 Career and guidance centre
 Housing assistance
 Student involvement
 Alumni network
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Programmes 2009/10
At SDU students are enrolled at 284 different
study programmes including minor subjects
SDU offer 191 programmes (42 in English)
 86 bachelor programmes (15 in English)
 74 master programmes (27 in English)
 22 professional master programmes
 9 diploma programmes (continuing education at the
level of BA or MA)
and
 Part time studies
 Folkeuniversitetet (The Danish University Extension)
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Studerende per 01.10.2009
From
Denmark
Other Nordic countries
Other European
countries (EU/EØS)
Outside EU/EØS
I alt
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Number
Percent
16.551
84%
750
4%
1.630
8%
725
19.656
4%
100%
Students, total
2007 incl. IOT
2008 incl. Slagelse
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Students, admission (KOT)
2007 incl. IOT
2008 incl. Slagelse
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Students, admission (KOT)
(by faculty)
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SDU and ranking
Ranking
2008
2009
Covers
Leiden, Crown indicator
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Europe
Shanghai ARWU
305
303-401
The World
QS Top Universities (formerly THEQS)
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300
The World
Taiwan Ranking World Universities
226
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The World
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Collaboration with the business
world
Attracting employees through contact with students
• Internship and project collaboration
• Student jobs
• Newly graduated
• Industrial PhDs
Developing the competencies of the corporation's employees
• Further education (e.g., continuing education at the level of master or bachelor
(diploma programmes), courses, and conferences)
• The University Library at the University of Southern Denmark
• Rent of conference facilities
Partnership for the development of products and business areas
• Contact with researchers
• Commercialisation and licence agreements
• Science Ventures Denmark, Ltd.
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Internships, projects, and student jobs
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Internship
Projects
Student job
Duration
2-5 months. (usually
starts Feb. and Sep.)
2-6 months.
Staff
Hours per week
15-37 hours per week.
If applicable, time for
classes
Collaboration based on
Approx. 8-15 hours per
meetings (3 to ? meetings) week
Work place
The company
Usually from home
Types of task
1 primary task + misc. ad Current issues or ‘shelved
Specific tasks
hoc
projects’
Professional focus
Broad professional focus
Narrow professional
focus
Costs for the
company
Free (possibly some
costs to cover)
Free (possibly some costs Approx. 105 -130 DKK
to cover)
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The company
Broad professional focus
Science Ventures Denmark Ltd
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Buys or licenses technologies from research institutions
Innovation and development in collaboration with
companies and investors
100% owned by the University of Southern Denmark
Shareholder in Energi Invest Fyn Ltd and
Syddansk Innovation Ltd
Collaboration partners
 Companies with a need for research-based innovation and
development
 Industrial investors, other investors – e.g., innovation
environments or business angles – and research
institutions
 Entrepreneurs seeking collaboration with the university
and financing which leads towards the formation of new
companies
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More information at
WWW.SDU.DK
Thanks for
your attention
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