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Welcome to the doctoral student section LTU

The PhD student section at Luleå University of Technology are working to safeguard the doctoral students' interests and participate in the development of postgraduate education.

On this page we gather important information for graduate students at Luleå University of Technology. Please give suggestions for this page can be structured and what we can do to keep it interesting and alive.

Career Day for Doctoral Students

18 Oct. 2016 12:30 – 16:00 , Career Center, C923:

Take a break from your work and join us for a half-day to focus on your career.

This event is a great opportunity for you to practice your elevator pitch and learn how to write a CV and cover letter that will get you noticed by industry recruiters.

Not only that, but we have also invited PhD and former elite athlete, Anna-Karin Lindqvist to give you a session in mental training to help you to better deal with the stresses involved in pursuing your doctoral degree.

Sign up today!

PhD hoodies for sale

Come and buy your PhD hoodie

Meet PhD students at Larv 2016

Meet representatives from the PhD Students Association at our display at Larv on the 20th of January. We will be there to inform about the life as a PhD student and the possibilities of a career within academia.

On the 21st of January between 11:30-12:30 in E243 there will be a seminar where two PhD students tell about how a typical workday can look and why they chose to pursue a PhD. During the seminar, the "supervisor of the year", Vinit Parida will also talk about the roles and interactions between the PhD student and the supervisor.

Winter Meeting at O'Leary's

The PhD Association invites you to a Winter Meeting at O'Learys

Best PhD-supervisor 2015

Vinit Parida, Assistant Professor in Innovation and Design, recieved the PhD Students Award for commendable mentoring efforts in the graduate program 2015.

2015 Annual Meeting

Thanks to all who participated! Below is a summary of the meeting (see also under the heading Protocol) . The voting went well, yet there are some positions vacant. If you are interested or if you want to tell someone that would be appropriate for the assignment, do not hesitate to get in touch with someone from the doctoral student section (our contact details on the Contact) You can also read more under the heading Background to the left.

Activity group

Are you missing activities for PhD students ? We do ! Therefore the PhD Student Association is now looking for PhD students who are interested in joining the Activity group .

Induction meeting

Powerpoint from doctoral students introductory meeting April 14.

What happens after finishing the dissertation?

Do you know of the Job Security Foundation?

Residence permits for students

With the change in legislation which took place July 1, 2014, it is now possible for students from outside the EU / EEA to obtain permanent residence after four years in Sweden.

Chairman of the Doctoral Board

The PhD Student Association Board would like to extend their thanks to outgoing Chairman Ulrica Lundström from the Department of Health Sciences.

LARV 2015

The fair January 21 was well attended and representatives from the PhD Board were present and gave visitors information on how it is to be a PhD student.

Calendar of Events

New on the website! Do not miss the upcoming events.
Read the section on the left.

Best PhD Supervisor 2014

Lena Alakangas, Assistant Professor of Applied Geology, recieved the PhD Students Award for commendable mentoring efforts in the graduate program 2014.

Do you want a Mecenat rebate card?

To get a Mecenat rebate card as a PhD-student you are required to join the PhD Student Association, which you do by paying an annual fee to the Student Union (Teknologkåren). The fee for PhD students is 100 SEK/year, compared to campus students who pay 300 SEK/year. Payment can be done in person at the Student Union in the C-building or on the website https://medlem.teknologkaren.se/snabbetalning/

Time to pay the member fee

We are pleased to tell you...

Is your supervisor, the supervisor of the yrea?

Strike and annual meeting

After a lot of laughter and maybe some frustration with the bowling, the PhD student association held their annual meeting on the 27th of May...

Published:22 November 2013