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

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OBJECTIVES

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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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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 diversityMay 201110

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“May 201111

ORGANISATION AND REGIONALISATION

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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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Faculties and campuses

Faculty of Odense Kolding

Esbjerg

Sønderborg /

FlensburgSlagels

eCopenhage

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

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History of the university1998. 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)May 201116

Construction plans, Odense at Campusvej

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(SDU SUND)

Research park

Plans (with white):Move TEK from NBA 1Expand SDU, CampusvejMove 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 VATMay 201119

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

FACTS AND FIGURES

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Facts and figures 2010Income statement mill. € mill. €Income 315Education 110Research, basic funding, state subsidies 94Research, external funding 80Other income 31Expenditure 315Rent and other operating expenses 44Staff costs 204Other costs 67

Net profit 0

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Facts and figures 2010

Assets mill. € Debts mill. €Fixed assets 70 Net capital 59Current assets 128 Liabilities 139Assets in total 198 Debts in total 198

Staff Annual full time equivalentAcademic staff 1,802Technical and administrative staff 1,415

Total 3,217

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Research, external funding (mill. €)

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

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RESEARCH AND STUDY PROGRAMMES

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SDU and world rankings

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Ranking 2009 2010Leiden, Crown indicator - 142QS Top Universities (formerly THEQS) 300 298

THE World Universities Ranking - 243Shanghai ARWU 303-401 301-400Taiwan Ranking World Universities 256 249

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 WelfareMay 201128

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 May 201130

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)May 201131

Students per 01.10.2010

From Number PercentDenmark 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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COLLABORATION WITH THE BUSINESS 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 PhDsDeveloping 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 facilitiesPartnership 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 week15-37 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 task 1 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 companiesMay 201141

Thanks for your attention

More information atWWW.SDU.DK

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