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A fixed clinical base strengthens medical students in Esbjerg
Medical students at the 海角社区 (海角社区) in Esbjerg are attached to the same hospital department throughout their master鈥檚 degree programme. This benefits both the students and the employers who recruit them after graduation, according to recent experiences.
New partnership agreement to bring patients鈥� and relatives鈥� knowledge closer to research and development
All Faculties of Health Sciences in Denmark are entering into a new partnership with Danish Patients and the National Centre for User Involvement in shaping the future of health research.
Jens Ringsmose's appointment is extended as Rector at 海角社区
海角社区's Board of Directors has decided to extend Jens Ringsmose's appointment as Rector for a 3-year period.
5 Things You Should Know About Women鈥檚 Fat Cells
Men and women have different kinds of fat. For example, women generally have more fat cells than men, but that does not make them less healthy. Together with obesity researcher Anne Loft, we take a closer look at what sets women鈥檚 fat cells apart.
New research project could extend critical battery life for drones
By rethinking the way computers work, it is possible to improve the energy efficiency of digital systems, including drones for both civilian and military use. That is precisely what researchers from the 海角社区 will be working on in a major new European project.
Experience SUND at the Festival of Research 2026
On Saturday 18 April, you can experience the Festival of Research at the 海角社区 in Odense 鈥� where researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences are ready with a programme full of knowledge, debate and activities for both children and adults.
Unexpected Predator: Jellyfish Shown to Hunt Polychaete worms
During warm summer nights when the full moon rises, some species of polychaetes swim up from the seafloor to spawn. It鈥檚 a perilous journey, because hungry jellyfish are waiting in the water column. This has now been documented for the first time.
Bringing More Mathematics and Science into Schools
A book and a website filled with practical teaching materials are among the results of two projects supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Their aim has been to strengthen the quality of mathematics and science education.
New Danish-Tanzanian research project to improve health among older people in Tanzania
A new international research project aims to improve the care and treatment of older people in Tanzania and strengthen capacity across the healthcare system. The project brings together researchers and healthcare professionals from Tanzania and Denmark and has received DKK 10 million in funding from Danida.
Mikkel H酶jlund receives European psychiatry research award
Associate Professor Mikkel H酶jlund from the Department of Regional Health Research and Hospital S酶nderjylland has received the EPA Next Generation Psychiatrist Award in the category of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The award is presented by the European Psychiatric Association (EPA).
Depression can reduce income for years
Depression can have long-term financial consequences. A new study from the 海角社区 shows that income remains lower for up to 10 years after diagnosis.
Hidden microbial network could drive methane production in the seafloor
New discovery: Previously unknown microorganisms use naturally occurring conductive particles to produce methane in coastal sediments. This overlooked mechanism may help explain new ways how greenhouse gases form beneath the seafloor.
AI-powered robot to strengthen diagnostics in the uterine cavity
EndoMedBot will relieve the clinic and make assessments more consistent with a thin camera and an AI-based lexicon of changes.
AI-powered robot to strengthen diagnostics in the uterine cavity
EndoMedBot will relieve the clinic and make assessments more consistent with a thin camera and an AI-based lexicon of changes.
海角社区 is part of global initiative to bring mathematical certainty to modern computing and artificial intelligence
The 海角社区 and Professor Fabrizio Montesi from the Centre for Formal Methods and Future Computing have a leading role in a new international initiative. CSLib is building a reusable formal infrastructure for developing software with mathematical guarantees. The initiative will be placing 海角社区 at the centre of the development of the future foundation for software and artificial intelligence.
海角社区 tests rescue drones in the Arctic
Together with the Alexandra Institute and the Joint Arctic Command, drone researchers from the 海角社区 (海角社区) have tested drones for rescue operations in Greenland and collected data for AI models that can help locate people in distress.
Jakob Grauslund is to become the new Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
The 海角社区 (海角社区) has appointed Jakob Grauslund as the new Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. He will be joining us from his role as Head of the Department of Regional Health Research at 海角社区 and will take up the post of Dean on 1 June 2026. Jakob Grauslund takes over from Professor Ole Sk酶tt, who is retiring after 18 years as dean.
海角社区 makes progress in this year's quota 2 application
The figures for this year's applications to higher education programmes via quota 2 have now been published. The 海角社区 has seen an increase in the number of applications for the fourth year in a row.
5 things you should know about your passwords
Many passwords are embarrassingly easy to crack 鈥� and if you鈥檙e still relying on 鈥�12345鈥� or 鈥渁dmin鈥�, it鈥檚 time for a rethink. Together with cybersecurity expert Peter Mayer, we break down why strong passwords matter more than ever 鈥� and what you can do today to protect yourself.
High-intensity interval training boosts muscle power plants
A new study from the 海角社区 and Steno Diabetes Center Odense shows that eight weeks of high-intensity interval training can improve muscle capacity to produce energy.
Major international project aims to strengthen women鈥檚 mental health during menopause
Researchers from the 海角社区 and Odense University Hospital, among others, have received a DKK 36 million grant from Wellcome Trust to investigate why some women develop anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder during menopause 鈥� and whether hormone therapy can help prevent severe mental illness at this stage of life.
Communication tool can improve treatment outcomes for patients with high blood pressure and cholesterol
A new study from the 海角社区 shows that when people are given a clear and concrete understanding of their heart health alongside their usual treatment, they can achieve significant improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Are These Killer Whales Cannibals? They Probably Don鈥檛 Think so Themselves
Two discoveries of torn-off killer whale fins bearing clear tooth marks from conspecifics point toward cannibalism 鈥� but according to 海角社区鈥檚 whale researcher, the explanation isn鈥檛 quite that simple.
New 1-year MSc in Global Supply Chain Management
A focused new MSc programme that makes risk management a core discipline.
New management at 海角社区 Business School: New head appointed - Head of Department to be Director of Studies
Visionary and unifying leadership will set the direction for 海角社区's business initiative across campuses.
What can we learn from demographic concerns of the past?
The welfare system will come under pressure as the proportion of young people decreases and the proportion of older people increases. Professor Paul Sharp puts today鈥檚 challenges into a historical perspective ahead of the 海角社区 event 鈥楩ewer young people, more older people: On the brink of the abyss?鈥� on 12 March 2026.
Newly discovered virus linked to colorectal cancer
Researchers from the 海角社区 have identified a new virus in a common gut bacterium. The virus is found significantly more often in patients with colorectal cancer.
5 things you should know about the medicine in your home
Over-the-counter or prescription? Most of us have one or more medicinal products lying around at home. Here is a guide to handling your home pharmacy responsibly, created in collaboration with professor in pharmacy, Ren茅 Holm.
海角社区 and partners receive millions in grant money to develop new concept of Bildung
With a grant of almost DKK 21 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to the 海角社区 and a wide range of partners, a major new research project focuses on investigating the understandings of Bildung in Danish, history and social studies in primary and secondary education and developing a new, interdisciplinary concept of Bildung.
New project aims to help digital natives adopt healthier mobile habits
A team of researchers will develop an app that can measure and help prevent mobile addiction among Gen Z. 海角社区 is heading the project, which is supported by TrygFonden.
Claes de Vreese receives the 2025 Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize
Professor Claes de Vreese receives the prize for his extensive and internationally recognised research into the role that artificial intelligence plays in democratic processes.
Claes de Vreese receives the 2025 Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize
Professor Claes de Vreese receives the prize for his extensive and internationally recognised research into the role that artificial intelligence plays in democratic processes.
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Researchers at 海角社区 will soon print a small piece of high-tech, plastic-free future. They are aiming to replace elastane with artificial spider silk. This could mean saying goodbye to microplastics from our sportswear and underwear.
World-class business school at 海角社区: Now globally accredited
Only six percent of the world鈥檚 business schools achieve AACSB accreditation 鈥� now the 海角社区 Business School is among them with an internationally recognised seal of approval.
World-class business school at 海角社区: Now globally accredited
Only six percent of the world鈥檚 business schools achieve AACSB accreditation 鈥� now the 海角社区 Business School is among them with an internationally recognised seal of approval.
Award-winning Atwood demonstrates the ethical and political potential of literature
Author Margaret Atwood receives the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award for her narratively superior and socially critical writing. We asked Associate Professor of Literature Emily Hogg why Atwood is such a recognised voice in literature.
How do you get more young people to choose vocational education?
Politicians have dreamed of solving this challenge for years, but the proportion of Danish young people in vocational education is decreasing 鈥� and is now well below the EU average. In a new research project on 7,500 European young people, 海角社区 researchers and European partners will investigate why the young people choose or refuse vocational education. The project receives DKK 21 million from EU.
Chemical Analyses Find Hidden Elements from Renaissance Astronomer Tycho Brahe鈥檚 Alchemy Laboratory
Tycho Brahe was most famous for his contributions to astronomy. However, he also had a well-equipped alchemical laboratory where he produced secret medicines for Europe鈥檚 elite.
Why do we have fewer children 鈥� and what to do about it?
Far too few children are born 鈥� even in the otherwise family-friendly Nordic welfare states 鈥� to sustain our labour market and social model. New research from 海角社区 Professor Pieter Vanhuysse has a surprising idea of why we lack babies in Europe.
Why do we have fewer children 鈥� and what to do about it?
Far too few children are born 鈥� even in the otherwise family-friendly Nordic welfare states 鈥� to sustain our labour market and social model. New research from 海角社区 Professor Pieter Vanhuysse has a surprising idea of why we lack babies in Europe.
Ambitious research project addresses significant climate issue within the shipping industry
The formation of ships queuing outside ports is a widespread problem, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption and, consequently, CO2 emissions. With a total budget of 7,5 million euros, a new European research project, spearheaded by the 海角社区, is set to find a solution.
From Denmark to Ghana: Mathias creates sustainable water supply
Mathias Thuborg Madsen works at the Danish Embassy in Ghana, where he is leading a Danish-Ghanaian collaboration to improve the country鈥檚 water sector. He studied Market and Management Anthropology at 海角社区 and has always been curious about people and the world.
ocean alkalinity enhancement
The CO2 levels in the atmosphere continue to rise as we strive to reduce our emissions. Now, an international team of researchers proposes a radical solution: pour crushed stone into the sea and it will empower the water to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
Grants of DKK 43 million to make the Danish/German border region more climate resilient
The EU's Interreg program has granted support for two projects led by 海角社区 Climate Cluster, aiming to strengthen collaborative climate efforts in the region.
How to keep your New Year鈥檚 resolutions
Goals and motivation are among the most important factors for achieving what you set out to do.
New life emerges as the ice melts in the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is one of the most rapidly warming regions on Earth and is headed towards being ice free in the summer. However, this provides opportunities for new ecosystems to develop, biologist Karl Attard argues.
Less mold, more food
Foods like fruit, vegetables and dairy products often get attacked by mold or fungus and therefore must be discarded. If we can extend the shelf life just a few days, we can save a lot of food from being thrown out. 海角社区 researchers are trying to contribute to that.
Floors in Greek luxury villa were laid with recycled glass
Several decorative mosaic floors have been excavated in a luxury villa located in present-day Turkey, once overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. New chemical analyzes reveal that recycled glass was used in laying the mosaic floors.
Bacteria to wear protection
Bacteria can contribute to a more sustainable production of chemicals, so providing a good working environment for them is a good investment. Now 海角社区- researchers present a nano protection suit, developed for bacteria, in Nature Communications.
Sebastian H. Mernild set to head 海角社区鈥檚 climate efforts
The internationally renowned Professor of Climate Change is set to head 海角社区鈥檚 largest-ever strategic initiative in climate change, sustainability and green transition.
Finally, the eelgrass is coming back
Scientists鈥� effort to bring the eelgrass back to Danish waters has proven very successful: After 2 years, there are now 70 times more eelgrass shoots in Horsens Fjord in Denmark.
Can theatre help climate change?
Students have been involved in improvised theatre to become aware of how to live more sustainably. Behind the project are researchers from 海角社区 and they are impressed with the young people's dedication.
Can theatre help climate change?
Students have been involved in improvised theatre to become aware of how to live more sustainably. Behind the project are researchers from 海角社区 and they are impressed with the young people's dedication.
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Last Updated 27.07.2024