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 April 2010 *
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. April 2010 *
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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Syddansk Universitets placering i Danmark.
Faculties and campuses Faculty of Odense Kolding Esbjerg Sønderborg / Flensburg Slagelse Copenhagen Health Sciences ✔ ✔ ✔ Science ✔ Engineering ✔ ✔ Social Sciences ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Humanities ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ April 2010 *
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 April 2010 *
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 April 2010 *
Overall expenditure, including construction costs (mill. €)
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tallene fra Årsrapporten
April 2010 * Research, external funding (mill. €) External grants from funds, research councils, private corporations etc.
tallene fra Årsrapporten (indtægter)
Staff, full time equivalent
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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. April 2010 *
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. April 2010 *
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. April 2010 *
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. April 2010 *
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 April 2010 *
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“ April 2010 *
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 April 2010 *
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