Among its well-qualified staff, many of whom have postgraduate and doctoral degrees from overseas – including the USA, Europe and the UK, SDU has a nationally-celebrated and highly-acclaimed professor in the field of Mathematics. In addition, as part of several degree programs, experts from local industry deliver practical lessons to SDU students to enable them to gain knowledge and skills which will prepare them for real-life challenges. At present, SDU employs 715 personnel, 71% of whom are on academic contracts.