Doctoral studies - Is that for me?
Are you interested in doctoral studies? Get information on the application process and how to qualify for a PhD position. Find employers for academic positions globally. Meet PhD students from SLU, who will be sharing what it’s like being a doctoral student.
Date: 6 May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:30
Venue: The Studio, Undervisningshuset, level 1
Language: English
Organiser: Division of Student and Academic Services
Location: Online, Uppsala
Programme
Find academic positions globally: Jobs, employers and career advice
Valtteri Happonen
Employer Branding Specialist at Academic Positions
Application: Process, qualifications and financing
Eva Stening and Lotta Jäderlund
Analysts at the Division of Planning and Research Support, SLU
Being a PhD student: SLU students share their experiences
Adnan Aslam is a PhD student in Animal Science at the Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare. He holds a Master’s degree in Animal Science from SLU. Before transitioning to a research career, he worked in the animal and food production industry for more than eight years. His research focuses on the impact of feeding strategies on gut microbiota in laying hens and their environmental implications.
Nora Förell is a PhD student in Environmental Communication at the Department of Urban and Rural Development. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations with a specialisation in Global Political Economy from Stockholm University. Her research revolves around environmental politics and she is particularly interested in the discursive role of different values such as “freedom” and “justice” in transition debates.
Networking fika
Opportunity to stay for fika with the speakers and SLU:s study and career guidance councellors (if attending in person in Uppsala).
Registration
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