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The University of Southern Denmark - an introduction

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. Objectives of the university.

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The University of Southern Denmark - an introduction

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  1. The University of Southern Denmark- an introduction

  2. Outline of the Presentation • General introduction • Facts and figures • Mission and Vision • Research • Programmes of study and students • Internationalisation • Collaboration with the business world

  3. 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.

  4. 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)

  5. Faculties and campuses

  6. 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

  7. Facts and figures 2008

  8. Facts and figures 2008

  9. Overall expenditure, including construction costs (mill. €)

  10. Research, external funding (mill. €) External grants from funds, research councils, private corporations etc.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. The 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“

  18. 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 • Health & Life Sciences • Technology & Management • Welfare

  19. Plans for new buildings, Odense, Campusvej Idrættens hus: 3.500 m2 SAMF: 4.280 m2 Administration (postponed): 1.580 m2 NAT/BMB: 2.060 m2 Edu rooms: 2.000 m2 * Edu rooms (not a tower): 4.500 m2 NAT (awaiting): 3.330 m2 TEK: 20.000 m2 * New SUND: 40.000 m2 New OUH: 212.000 m2 * More m2 than originally planned

  20. Construction plans, Odense at Campusvej • Agreed • Move TEK from NBA 1 • Expand SDU, Campusvej • Plans • Move OUH • Move SUND from WP • Infra-structure

  21. Construction 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

  22. The university degrees Bachelor 3 years Master 5 years PhD 8 years

  23. 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

  24. 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)

  25. Studerende per 01.10.2009

  26. Students, total 2007 incl. IOT2008 incl. Slagelse

  27. Students, admission (KOT) 2007 incl. IOT2008 incl. Slagelse

  28. Students, admission (KOT)(by faculty)

  29. SDU and ranking

  30. 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.

  31. Internships, projects, and student jobs

  32. 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

  33. More information atWWW.SDU.DK Thanks for your attention

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