the university of southern denmark - an introduction
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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
gEsbjer
g
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 2009
Income statement mill. € mill. €
Income 298
Education 105
Research, basic funding, state subsidies 89
Research, external funding 73
Other income 31
Expenditure 297
Rent and other operating expenses 42
Staff costs 193
Other costs 62
Net profit 1
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Facts and figures 2009
Assets mill. € Debts mill. €
Fixed assets 68 Net capital 59
Current assets 132 Liabilities 141
Assets in total 200 Debts in total 200
Staff Annual full time equivalent
Academic staff 1,714
Administrative staff 1,355
Total 3,069
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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 Biosciences Technology & 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
49
51
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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Students at SDU Kolding1,500 full-time900 part-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 2009/10At 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 Number Percent
Denmark 16.551 84%
Other Nordic countries
750 4%
Other European countries (EU/EØS)
1.630 8%
Outside EU/EØS 725 4%
I alt 19.656 100%
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Students, total
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2007 incl. IOT2008 incl. Slagelse
Students, admission (KOT)
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2007 incl. IOT2008 incl. Slagelse
Students, admission (KOT)(by faculty)
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SDU and ranking
Ranking 2008 2009 Covers
Leiden, Crown indicator 18 - Europe
Shanghai ARWU 305 303-401 The World
QS Top Universities (formerly THEQS)
295 300 The World
Taiwan Ranking World Universities 226 256 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
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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