The University of Southern Denmark

- an introduction

Outline of the Presentation

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 OdenseKoldin

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Sønderborg /

Flensburg

Slagelse

Copenhagen

Health Sciences ✔ ✔ ✔Science ✔Engineering ✔ ✔Social Sciences ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔Humanities ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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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 2010

Income statement mill. € mill. €

Income 315

Education 110

Research, basic funding, state subsidies 94

Research, external funding 80

Other income 31

Expenditure 315

Rent and other operating expenses 44

Staff costs 204

Other costs 67

Net profit 0

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Facts and figures 2010

Assets mill. € Debts mill. €

Fixed assets 70 Net capital 59

Current assets 128 Liabilities 139

Assets in total 198 Debts in total 198

Staff Annual full time equivalent

Academic staff 1,802

Technical and administrative staff

1,415

Total 3,217

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Overall expenditure, including construction costs (mill. €)

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Research, external funding (mill. €)

External grants from funds, research councils, private corporations etc.

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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

1. An internationally oriented, regionally rooted university with research and teaching capabilities at the highest level  in several cities

2. Focus on international aspects of education and research3. A broad selection of degree programmes - both classic

university subjects and new areas of education, often at the interface between the traditional academic fields.

4. Quality assurance of all degree programmes5. An efficient interplay between the university and the other parts

of the educational system6. A well-developed tradition of collaborating with the surrounding

society, including the researchers disseminating their knowledge to the surrounding society.

7. Close collaboration with partners in Northern Germany through the project "Videnregion Syddanmark Schleswig-Holstein“

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Performance contract 2008-2010

University of Southern Denmark and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

Development of the university's special research competences:

Media & Communication BioscienceTechnology & Management Welfare

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Construction plans, Odense at Campusvej

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(SDU SUND)

Research park

AgreedMove TEK from NBA 1Expand SDU, Campusvej

PlansMove OUHMove SUND from WPInfra-structureResearch park

SDU TEK

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Ørbæk-vej

Niels Bohrs Allé

Hjallese-vej

Motorvej 50

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Plans for new buildings, Campus Odense

Adm. (delayed): 1.580 m2

SAMF: 4.300 m2

NAT/BMB: 2.060 m2

New SUND: 4.000 m2

Idrættens hus: 3.500 m2

Lecture rooms: 2.000 m2

TEK: 21.000 m2

New SUND: 36.000 m2

New OUH: 212.000 m2

Research park: 208.000 m2

Construction work, Kolding

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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22 programmesApprox. 2000 studerende of which 1362 are full-time

The university degrees

Bachelor 3 yearsMaster 5 yearsPhD 8 years

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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 2010/11SDU offer 210 programmes (49 in English)

90 bachelor programmes (14 in English)

87 master programmes (35 in English) 23 professional master programmes 10 diploma programmes (continuing

education at the level of BA or MA)and Part time studies Folkeuniversitetet (The Danish

University Extension)

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Students per 01.10.2010

From Number Percent

Denmark 17.364 84%

Other Nordic countries

754 4%

Other European countries (EU/EØS)

1.860 9%

Outside EU/EØS 808 4%

I alt 20.786 100%

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2007 incl. IOT2008 incl. Slagelse

Students, admission (KOT)(by faculty)

Humanities; 1298

Health Sciences; 601

Social Sciences; 1073

Science; 323

Engineering; 433

2010 (i alt 3.728)

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SDU and world rankings

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Ranking 2009 2010

Leiden, Crown indicator - 142

QS Top Universities (formerly THEQS)

300 298

THE World Universities Ranking - 243

Shanghai ARWU 303-401 301-400

Taiwan Ranking World Universities 256 249

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

Internship Projects Student job

Duration2-5 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 meetings (3 to ? meetings)

Approx. 8-15 hours per week

Work place The company Usually from home The company

Types of task1 primary task + misc. ad hoc

Current issues or ‘shelved projects’

Specific tasks

Professional focus

Broad professional focus

Narrow professional focus

Broad professional focus

Costs for the company

Free (possibly some costs to cover)

Free (possibly some costs to cover)

Approx. 105 -130 DKK per hour

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Science 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

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Thanks for your attention

More information atWWW.SDU.DK

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