Humans of SDU

In the 72th episode of Humans of SDU, you can meet the people behind the new voices of the podcast: Emma and Ludivine! In this episode, they take the time to discuss a bit more about their experience at SDU and hobbies beside (stalking people for) the podcast. Hopefully, it will inspire some of you to come share your stories with us! 

Listen to the episode to discover their favorite places in Odense and at SDU! 

Today's host: Navina.  

In the 71th episode of Humans of SDU, we met the coordinator of the Citizen Science Center of SDU: Thomas. Did you have a look at the Citizen Science Talent Programme? He is one of the co-creators and came to share his passion about this new way of doing science and engaging the public in research. 

Listen to the episode to find out the opportunities offered by the Citizen Science Talent Programme for the next semester!  

Today’s host: Ludivine.

In the 69th episode of Humans of SDU, we met an alumni of SDU: Alix. Alix came from France to study marketing and decided to put what she learned into practice by creating the non-profit Junior Entreprise of Odense. She shared with us her excitement about this project and how it helps her shape her future. Listen to the episode to find out the opportunities offered by Junior Entreprise Odense! 

Today’s hosts: Franka and Ludivine.

In the 68th episode of Humans of SDU, our guest was a researcher in marine biology: Jamileh. Jamileh has been studying jellyfishes for twenty years and is the coordinator of a European collaboration: GoJelly. From an invasive specy to a source of inspiration for tackling current global challenges, she explained how the European vision on jellyfishes is changing.  

Listen to the episode to find out how jellyfishes could enter your daily life! 

Today’s hosts: Ludivine and Navina. 

In the 67th episode of Humans of SDU, our guest is Ludger from Klimahave SDU. This is a student organisation that was created to spread knowledge of sustainability and climate change through exciting workshops and speakers. Ludger tells us about how he changed his lifestyle to be more sustainable, and how even a little can have a big effect on our planet's future! 

Today’s host: Navina.  

In the 66th episode of Humans of SDU, we introduce you, dear listeners, to Chrysa. Chrysa is doing her masters in Marketing here at SDU. Originally from Greece, Chrysa moved to Odense during the pandemic and found a family for herself with her flatmates. Listen to the episode to find out what food is Chrysa missing from Greece!

Today’s hosts: Sofie and Irina.

In the 65th episode of Humans of SDU, the hosts talk to Gabi, one of Franka’s close friends. Gabi studies medicine, and she’s an enthusiastic fashionista who loves giving fashion advice to her friends. How did Gabi’s love for fashion start? What was the most expensive piece Gabi ever bought? Listen to the episode to find out!

Today’s hosts: Franka and Sofie!

In the 64th episode of Humans of SDU, the hosts talk to Diarmuid or to his friends, D. Diarmuid is doing his masters at SDU in Mathematics. But he took a detour after finishing his bachelors and went Down Under, to New Zealand and later to Australia. Diarmuid tells the listeners of Humans of SDU about his life experiences and what it’s like to have a birthday during Christmas.

- What did Diarmuid gift his friend for Christmas to teach him a lesson? 

- Why did Diarmuid go to New Zealand?

- What was Diarmuid’s first job after his bachelors?

Today’s host: Pohali and Navina!

In the 63rd episode of Humans of SDU, we interview a fellow podcast, Bag om kameraet (Behind The Camera). Daniel and Mickey have been interested in movies way before university, and now they have their own podcast talking about movies, the industry and behind the scene tidbits. Listen to the episode to get to know Daniel and Mickey and their opinions on movies like Endgame, Cats and Tomorrow War! (no spoilers!)

- What’s the Bag om kameraet’s biggest gripe with trailers?

- Which movie started Daniel’s interest in cinema? 

- Who is their favourite of the Marvel directors? 

Today’s host: Franka!

In the 62nd episode of Humans of SDU, we go underground to interview the chairman of Nedenunder, Victoria! Victoria virtually led us behind the bar and shared her experience of running a Friday Bar during the lockdown, and how they’re getting the Friday Bar back up. Victoria also shares the NUMBER 1 RULE every bartender wishes customers would follow. Listen to the episode to find out more!

- Which member of Victoria’s family used to be part of Nedenunder? 

- What was Victoria’s title during the lockdown?

- What’s the ceremonial bar drink reserved only for bartenders? 

Today’s hosts: Franka and Sofie!

In the 61st episode of Humans of SDU, we have a lovely talk with Mathilde who represented Denmark at the Olympics in Tokyo this year! Exciting, right? Tune in to find out her journey to the Olympics and her experience there.

- Where was Mathilde’s last race where she qualified for the Olympics?

- Which style of sport did Mathilde participate in for Tokyo 2020?

- Has Mathilde broken any beds in Tokyo?

Today’s hosts: Navina and Franka!

In the 60th episode of Humans of SDU, we are joined by Ksenija! She is a student from Latvia who managed to learn Danish in ONE YEAR. Yes, you read that right! Tune in to find out how that is possible. We also talk to Ksenija about languages, having an international family and student jobs in general.

- What was Ksenija’s language-related summer job? 

- What was the first Danish series Ksenija watched? 

- Where does Ksenija’s brother live?

Today’s hosts: Navina and Franka!

In the 59th episode of Humans of SDU, we interview Dani! She’s a new international student in Denmark, doing her Erasmus at SDU. We talk to her about the first week she had in Odense, the countries she had lived in, and a lot more!

- What was Dani’s job in New York? 

- Where did Dani start learning German?

- Which was Dani’s first English book? 

Today's hosts: Navina and Sofie!

Time to meet the new voices of Humans of SDU. This bonus episode is brought to you by Pohali, Navina and Irina, our newest members. The girls will tell you how they ended up in Denmark and in the podcast as well. And they will take you through their favourite foods, Christmas desserts and summer plans!

- Does Navina know how to make aebleskiver? 

- What is Irina’s favourite band? 

- Where was Pohali on her honeymoon? 

Early business ideas with balloon animals and inappropriate stories about toilet paper? Is this what you get when you invite a product design student into a podcast? Probably not always. But it is what we got when we invited Marek - a smooth-tongued mixture of well-meant advice and not-so-well-meant toilet-paper revenge. Tune in and have a laugh with us at the 55th episode of Humans of SDU.

- What was Marek's way of making his living after arriving in Denmark?

- How do you come out as a "bigger man" from a toilet-paper dispute?

- How did Marek impress his elementary school principal?

Today's hosts: Miška and Anna! Enjoy the last co-hosted episode by this duo!

Time for another alumni story! Meet Vicki, a former student of Cand.negot and a skilled marketer with experience from toys-, beer-, sports equipment-, or window-producing companies. Cock your ear and tune in to the 54th episode of Humans of SDU.

- What was Vicki’s journey to her dream job around the 2012 Olympic Games?

- How did sport become her passion and which one does she practice herself?

- What are Vicki’s tips for career building?

Today’s hosts are Martin and Anna! Enjoy!

This week’s episode of Humans of SDU features Sheila, a pharmacy student. She moved to Odense from Aarhus to live alone for the first time in her life. But what happened during her gap year? Well, she spent some time in a sunny place - listen to the episode to find out where exactly!

- What kind of cream did Sheila make as part of her first year’s project?
- Has she always dreamt of becoming a pharmacist?
- Is she creative with her cooking?

Today’s hosts are Miška and Franka! Enjoy!

In today’s episode of Humans of SDU, we jump into the summer with Polina! She came to study Global Management and Manufacturing at SDU from Latvia and plays rugby. Yep, you heard that right! Polina tells us about this sport, how it is to play in Latvia and Denmark, as well as other exciting tidbits of her life. Listen to this episode to find out more!

- Which SDU building did Polina visit first?

- Where is she playing rugby now?

- What kind of dance does she excel at?

Today’s hosts are Mahjabin and Franka! Enjoy

In the 51st episode of Humans of SDU, we welcome Victor, an alumnus of SDU who studied marketing and his passion is cooking. He is not only an excellent cook who likes to experiment with recipes from different cultures but a food blogger as well!

- What is Victor’s favorite Danish dish?

- What is a popular food item Victor doesn’t like?

- What is Victor’s favorite Danish bistro in Odense?

Today’s hosts are Franka and Navina!

This week’s episode of Humans of SDU features Tijmen who is doing his Master's in Business, Language and Culture at SDU. He is also a good friend of Anna! His first dream was to work in the film industry: listen to this episode and find out how he ended up in Odense in the end. 

- How long has Tijmen been vegan? 

- How should you hand your business card to a Japanese person?

- What is the source of Tijmen's motivation?

This week’s episode of Humans of SDU features Mathias who studies International Business Communication at SDU. Apart from that, he does photography and powerlifting as well. And what's more, he had a peculiar hobby as a teenager - revolving around sneakers. Listen to this week's episode to find out what that was!

- How much does Mathias lift?

- How many pairs of shoes did he have as a teenager?

- Why is he considered a professional podcaster?

This week’s episode features Marta who does her PhD in Urban Studies at the Department of Political Science at SDU. And this is not all: she also publishes her own novels in Portuguese! We talk about Marta’s favourite books; how hard it is to be an author and how to combat writer’s block.

- What is Marta’s house in Hogwarts?

- How many published books she has?

- Why did she choose Denmark over other Scandinavian countries?

Meet Aleks who studies International Business & Marketing at SDU. In the 47th episode of Humans of SDU, we talk to Aleks about his journey to getting to Denmark from Bulgaria. 

- Which country did he originally plan to move to with his girlfriend?
- Where did he do his bachelors?
- Why did he choose Odense?

Your hosts today: Franka and Sofie. Enjoy!

Today's guest is Flora who was re-elected as a vice president of ESN Denmark on the 28th of March during the country`s National Assembly. The pandemic made everyone's life different - especially the ones who participate in student organizations. In the 46th episode of Humans of SDU, we talk to Flora about the difficulties of motivating students in a pandemic and her master thesis project which is related to fashion.

- Since when has Flora liked fashion? 

- Where is Flora from? 

- Is it hard for Flora to keep track of all the people she meets in ESN?

Your today's hosts: Miska and Gargi. Enjoy!

The 45th episode of Humans of SDU is a special one! Your usual hosts, Franka, Gargi and Sofie will have a conversation about how they ended up with the podcast and what they like about it. Who are they when not sitting behind a microphone?

- What teamsport does Franka play?

- What does Gargi study?

- Is Sofie vegan?

Your hosts are: ta-da! All three of them. 

Let's meet Alev who is an Assistant Professor at SDU and teaches marketing. At the recording of this episode, she was in Ankara, Turkey. She doesn't mind the remote work: her colleagues aren't all in Denmark, either. Oh, the joy of a multicultural workplace!

In the 44th episode of Humans of SDU, we talk to Alev about urban environments 

- How does one research a neighbourhood?
- Is it better to teach in Denmark than in Turkey?
- What's Alev's relationship with marketing?

Your today's hosts: Anna and Sofie. Enjoy!

Let's meet Emil who studies Media Science at SDU and works to review video games. A dream job, if you ask us. 

In the 43rd episode of Humans of SDU, we talk to Emil about video games and how much they help people of all ages, especially during the lockdown. 

- What is Animal Crossing?
- Is there merit in making young kids video games?
- What is the secret ingredient in Emil's rice?

Your today's hosts: Franka and Sofie. Enjoy!

We are sure most of you know Helene - from SDU Rio. Usually, she listens to your problems about your career but not it is her time to talk about hers. Are you curious about how a plant scientist ended up helping students find their dream jobs in Denmark? This is your chance now! 

In the 42nd episode of Humans of SDU, we talk to Helene about the hardships internationals face after graduation and why she finds this job exciting and challenging at the same time.

- What is Helene's opinion about Excel spreadsheets?
- Where is her husband from?
- Why does it feel rewarding to help international students?

Your today's hosts: Anna and Martin. Enjoy!

We've got another scientist in our midst! Tune in to the 41st episode of Humans of SDU and meet Peter - a researcher from Slovakia who has lived many years in the US and Canada and who now does his research in experimental surgery at the University of Southern Denmark.

- From all the places he lived in, where did Peter enjoy it the most?
- How are experimental animals being treated in his lab?
- How are the conditions for young doctors different in the US and in Denmark?

Your today's hosts: Martin and Anna. Enjoy!

Meet Frederik, a research assistant at SDU whose research topic is none other than Intergenerational Justice. In the 39th episode of Humans of SDU, we learn about the changes the pandemic might cause for families and expecting parents and in our daily routines - but also what Freddie suggests as a helpful trick to help you in the quarantine life.

- How did Frederik move from his MA thesis into a research assistant role?
- Why was he paranoid about his work Zoom lunches with colleagues?
- How does being vegan challenge you in your daily life?

Your today's hosts: Miška and Martin. Enjoy!

Let's jump right into it with the water polo player and sport-sciences student Philip. In the 38th episode of Humans of SDU, we learn that Philip volunteers in a local club as a coach and he also explains how coaching is being done differently in Denmark and in the rest of the world. To the end of the episode, you'll learn some tips and tricks about staying fit and healthy during the lockdown. 

- How did Philip end up on the water polo team?
- How did he enjoy spending his summers as a lifeguard?
- What does he think about people who don't like being in the water?

Your today's hosts: Franka and Sofie. Enjoy!

Another clever mind on the show! Emma is a science student with an interest in ecotoxicology. She is also an active member of a work group on sustainability at the university, she cares about gender equality in her field, and... she has a little surprise hidden for you inside of the episode!

- How does the University of Southern Denmark work towards Sustainable Development Goals?
- What is specific about the LGBTQ community in science?
- How is Emma preparing for her exchange in these corona times?

Your today's hosts: Miška and Anna! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Still under lockdown which means that we had to record Emma remotely. Please excuse the slightly worsen audio quality, we hope you'll enjoy this lovely content anyway.

We are starting the new year with a business starter Mads who had his first entrepreneural ideas already at the age of eight. We hope this episode will bring you some proper dose of inspiration.

- What is it like starting a business in these trying corona times?
- How many projects has this 24-year-old student already started?
- How much time does he have left for relaxation and friends?

Your today's hosts: Franka (in her debut!) and Martin! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, corona has hit us again and this interview had to be recorded online. Please excuse the difficult audio quality at some parts, hopefully, you'll get the most of the content anyway.

The last episode of 2020 is a jolly interview with Zlatko - a janitor at one of the university's dorms but also a law graduate and a Yugoslav-Wars refugee.

- How was his refugee journey from Yugoslavia to Denmark with a wife and two baby kids?
- How many people shared one washing machine in his refugee camp in Odense?
- What funny stories happened in the student dorm where he works as a janitor?

Your today's hosts: Martin and Anna. Enjoy!

Jacqueline's university card carries the title Guest Researcher. Dive into her interview to find out how one earns such a salutation and to learn something about her unique research on song birds:

- What does it mean that our forests are getting silent?
- How does a bird singing competition look like?
- Can you teach a bird to sing?

Your today's hosts: Anna and Sofie. Enjoy!

This episode of Humans of SDU brings a combo - a teacher and a PhD student in the form of Dylan, an American with a fascinating origin story! What can you look forward to in the episode? 

- How did his childhood with hippie parents look like?

- Why did he leave his "American dream" behind?

The meeting of three podcast hosts - this is what today's episode of Humans of SDU will be all about! Mette works at the Staal radio, has her own podcast, and could talk about music for hours. What can you look forward to?

- How does it feel for her as a podcast host to be in the position of a guest for once?

- What is a friskole, and what part did it play in Mette's education?

- How do her friends react when she is in charge of picking the music?

Today's hosts - Miška and Zsófi (in her debut!). Enjoy! 

Even though we set out to talk about working at the university TV with Andreas, we ended up all the way out at the Great Barrier Reef! What can you look forward to in this episode of Humans of SDU?

- How does it feel to scuba dive at night?
- Did he ever switch with his twin in class?
- What is his know-how for self-development?

Today's hosts: Martin and Miška. Enjoy!

Pole dancing, acrobatics, all sorts of activities full of adrenaline - and so much more! What will you find out in Rachael's story in this week's episode of Humans of SDU?

- Can you burn yourself while performing with hoops on fire?
- Why did she recently trespass on a farm?
- What marine creature caught her eye as a biologist?

Today's hosts: Anna and Miška. Enjoy!

South Korea through the eyes of a Slovak girl? Check out all you can look forward to in the 29th episode of Humans of SDU:

- Why is K-Pop not the most accurate name for this music genre? 
- What are the elaborate South Korean self-care routines? 
- What is the thing that makes you feel at home and why Lucy is still looking for one? 

Today's hosts: Anna and Miška. Enjoy!

Another teacher story heading your way! Meet Anders from the American Studies department with a life-long interest in American history which brought him back to academia after a journalistic career.

- What do Danish people have to do with the American Civil War?
- Why didn't he continue working as a sports journalist?
- How long does it take to sail to the US?

Today's hosts: Miška and Martin. Enjoy!

Although we talked a lot of technology with Blaise, he made it sound almost human and surely understandable. Since he works as an AI consultant, we peeked into our future a bit and sketched some possible scenarios for the cohabitation of humans and robots.

- How far are we from being controlled by AI?
- How does Blaise personally perceive that he works on something so unpredictable and potentially powerful?
- Is it possible to develop systems which will behave within boundaries of expectation?

Today's hosts: Martin and Anna. Enjoy!

Cristiana has started her own business after her recent graduation. By running a zero-waste shop in the center of Odense, she is trying to change Denmark’s first position in the waste generation and change our consumer behavior.

- How does it work in a zero-waste shop and who is it suitable for? 
- Being Portuguese, how does she manage communication with her Danish customers?
- What is the most favourite item among her customers and what is the biggest load someone has ever bought? 

Today’s hosts: Miška and Anna. Enjoy!

With Justin we are opening our mini series of alumni stories. Justin comes from Romania but has lived in Denmark for over 5 years and he graduated from the University of Southern Denmark in 2019. So we have used this chance to ask him about all the adult things that arrive with graduation.

- What does he enjoy about not being a student anymore?
- Why does he like to learn to fix things by himself?
- What do you do when you get a really clumsy partner in social dancing? 

Today’s hosts: Miška and Anna. Enjoy!

Meet Rune - Associate Professor from the Center for American Studies at the University of Southern Denmark who is very passionate about sci-fi and games.

- Why do we enjoy watching horror movies?
- How does sci-fi address our societal problems?
- How is it to be on a paternity leave?

Today's hosts: Miška and Martin. Enjoy!

Pushkar is a PhD student doing a research on audiology. He describes his experiments and his lab but also his recipe to a joyful life filled with friends.

- How does our brain react to a hearing loss?
- Does losing hearing actually improve your other senses?
- What can you get out of talking to a random person on a train?

Today’s hosts: Anna and Martin. Enjoy!