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The University of Southern Denmark - an introduction

The University of Southern Denmark - an introduction. Outline of the Presentation. Objectives Organisation and regionalisation Facts and figures Research and study programmes Collaboration with the business world. Objectives. Objectives of the university. Conduct research

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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 • Objectives • Organisation and regionalisation • Facts and figures • Research and study programmes • Collaboration with the business world

  3. Objectives

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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“

  12. Organisation and regionalisation

  13. 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

  14. Faculties and campuses

  15. 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)

  16. Construction plans, Odense at Campusvej Plans (withwhite): MoveTEK from NBA 1 Expand SDU, Campusvej MoveOUH Move SUND from WP Infra-structure Research park Niels Bohrs Allé Research park Ørbæk-vej Hjallese-vej SDU TEK (SDU SUND) 51 Motorvej 50 49

  17. 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 TEK: 21.000 m2 New SUND: 4.000 m2 New SUND: 36.000 m2 New OUH: 212.000 m2

  18. Construction work, Kolding 22 programmes Approx. 2000 studerende of which 1362 are full-time SDU moves from Engstien (9,500 m2) til new, low energy building at the harbour (13,500 m2) 280 mill. kr. excluding VAT

  19. Facts and figures

  20. Facts and figures 2010

  21. Facts and figures 2010

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

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

  24. Staff, full time equivalent

  25. Research and study programmes

  26. SDU and world rankings

  27. 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 • Bioscience • Technology & Management • Welfare

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

  29. 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

  30. Programmes 2010/11 SDU 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)

  31. Students per 01.10.2010

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

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

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

  35. Collaboration with the business world

  36. 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.

  37. Internships, projects, and student jobs

  38. 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

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

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