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

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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 2008

Income statement mill. € mill. €

Income 276

Education 102

Research, basic funding, state subsidies 81

Research, external funding 65

Other income 28

Expenditure 277

Rent and other operating expenses 41

Staff costs 172

Other costs 64

Net profit -1

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Facts and figures 2008

Assets mill. € Debts mill. €

Fixed assets 70 Net capital 58

Current assets 114 Liabilities 126

Assets in total 184 Debts in total 184

Staff Annual full time equivalent

Academic staff 1,617

Administrative staff 1,265

Total 2,882

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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.

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 Health & Life Sciences Technology & Management Welfare

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Plans for new buildings, Odense, Campusvej

Administration (postponed): 1.580 m2

SAMF: 4.280 m2

NAT/BMB: 2.060 m2

Edu rooms (not a tower): 4.500 m2

NAT (awaiting): 3.330 m2

Idrættens hus: 3.500 m2

Edu rooms: 2.000 m2 *

TEK: 20.000 m2 *

* More m2 than originally planned

New SUND: 40.000 m2

New OUH: 212.000 m2

Construction plans, Odense at Campusvej

Agreed•Move TEK from NBA 1•Expand SDU, Campusvej

Plans•Move OUH•Move SUND from WP•Infra-structure

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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

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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

Times Higher 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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