2022 Introductory seminar for new PhD candidates

As part of Research Skills Development Week we are inviting new PhD candidates to join us at Sundvolden for a two day programme on various topics especially selected for you. This seminar is by invitation only.

This 2 day programme will consist of various topics beneficial to new candidates (photo by Shane Colvin/ UiO).

Register

This seminar is by invitation only. All participants register via the web form (Nettskjema) sent by e-mail.

Programme

October 17th and 18th at Sundvolden Hotel. 

Themes Day 1

(10 AM - dinner 6.15 PM)

  • Cognitive diversity - the importance of personal preferences in groups and teams
    Senior Adviser Anne Marthe Gibbons, Educational Quality Office
  • The PhD programme - basics
    Vice Dean of Research Erik Knain, Faculty of Educational Sciences
  • Self-help techniques to relieve and prevent mental health problems caused by hassles and negative life events
    Professor Thormod Idsøe, Department of Special Needs Education
  • How to disseminate to non-academic audiences
    Professor Joke Dewilde, Department of Teacher Education and School Research

Changes to details may occur.

Themes Day 2

(9 AM - lunch 12.30 PM)

  • Supervision
    Professor Kristinn Hegna, Department of Education
  • Finding your way into the PhD: The importance of the first stage
    Professor Rolf Vegar Olsen and PhD candidate Jarl Kleppe Kristensen, Centre for Educational Measurement
  • What do you need to succeed with your PhD?
    Adviser Linda T. S. Westgaard, ForVei - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Changes to details may occur.

Travel to Sundvolden hotel

We offer free travel by bus between UiO campus Blindern and Sundvolden for all registered participants.

  • Departure for Sundvolden: Helga Eng October 17th at 8.30 AM.
  • Return to UiO campus Blindern from Sundvolden: October 18th at 2 PM (please note new time).
Published Sep. 7, 2022 3:22 PM - Last modified Oct. 12, 2022 4:08 PM