Title: The University of Southern Denmark an introduction'
1The University of Southern Denmark- an
introduction.
2Outline of the Presentation
- General introduction
- Facts and figures
- Mission and Vision
- Research
- Programmes of study and students
- Internationalisation
- Collaboration with the business world
3Objectives of the university
- Conduct research
- Offer research-based education
- Exchange knowledge and competencies with society
- Contribute to promoting growth, welfare and
development in society.
4History 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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6Faculties and campuses
7Organisation
- 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
8Facts and figures 2008
9Facts and figures 2008
10Overall expenditure, including construction costs
(mill. )
11Research, external funding(mill. )
External grants from funds, research councils,
private corporations etc.
12Mission Statement
- To provide research, teaching, and knowledge
dissemination - of the very highest standard
- as a shared endeavour
- on the basis of a strong, interdisciplinary and
innovative environment.
13Vision Statement
- The ultimate goal of the University of Southern
Denmark is to be the university of choice for
students, staff and collaboration partners,
nationally and internationally. - We aim to achieve this by ensuring the highest
possible standards.
14Vision 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 standards and
teaching methods. Our degree programmes are
revised and upgraded on an ongoing basis to
reflect national and global requirements.
15Vision Statement, collaborating partners
- Our collaborating partners are aware that
graduates from the University of Southern Denmark
are exceptionally well-qualified to understand
and promote social development and change. The
University of Southern Denmark is an extremely
attractive collaboration partner for researchers
from Denmark and abroad. Both the private and the
public sectors engage in a dynamic and innovative
exchange of information and insights with the
University, making a substantial contribution to
our research and dissemination activities.
16Vision 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 mutual trust,
all University staff are committed to pursuing
excellence in research, teaching and
dissemination activities. The high quality of our
research makes the University of Southern Denmark
a very attractive collaboration partner.
17SDUs Values
- Innovative
- Responding creatively to both routine duties and
new challenges - Reliable
- Applying reliable skills and competences
engaging openly in discussion - Inclusive
- Sharing objectives while recognising diversity
18The defining characteristics of SDU
- 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
19Performance contract 2008-2010
- University of Southern Denmark and Ministry of
Science, Technology and Innovation - Development of the university's special research
competences - Media Communication
- Health Life Sciences
- Technology Management
- Welfare
20Construction plans, Odense at Campusvej
- Agreed
- Move TEK from NBA 1
- Expand SDU, Campusvej
- Plans
- Move SUND from WP
- Move OUH
- Infra-structure
21Construction work, Kolding
- First stage
- Begins spring 2010
- Expected date of completion 2012
- Area 13,600m²
- 280 mill. DKK. excl. VAT
- Total construction plan 33.000m²
- 20,000m² university complex
- 13,000m² Research Park
- Parking area
- Students at SDU Kolding
- 1,500 full-time
- 900 part-time
22The university degrees
- Bachelor 3 years
- Master 5 years
- PhD 8 years
23Programmes and students, 2008/09
- 291 programmes (40 in English)
- 134 bachelor programmes (9 in English)
- 123 master programmes (30 in English)
- 19 professional master programmes (1 in English)
- 15 diploma programmes (continuing education at
the level of BA or MA) - and
- Open University
- Folkeuniversitetet (The Danish University
Extension) - 19,248 students per 01.10.2008
- 16,305 from Denmark (85)
- 754 from other Nordic countries (4)
- 1,542 from other European countries (EU/EEC) (8)
- 647 from outside EU/EEC (3)
24Good 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
25Students, total
2007 incl. IOT2008 incl. Slagelse
26Students, admission
27Students, admission(by faculty)
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30SDU and ranking
31Collaboration 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.
32Internships, projects, and student jobs
33Science Ventures Denmark Ltd
- 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
34Thanks for your attention
- More information atWWW.SDU.DK