Research schools
Here is a list of web pages, including news and events, that are related to SLU´s research schools.

Courses
Within our PhD-courses we offer participating students broad knowledge and insight in the field of sustainable systems of food, energy and biomaterials systems. The courses typically include
Diss Sidhant Chaudhary
Plant genotype-dependent biocontrol of wheat diseases charlotta.eriksson@slu.se SidhantChaudhary defends his thesis "Plant genotype-dependent biocontrol of wheat diseases" on 09th of May 2025 All
GS-VMAS Course organiser guide
What do you as a course organiser need to do before/after the course? Who to address in different matters? Who handles what? Here is a guide to what you need to know. (för guide på svenska, byt språk
SILVA 4th doctoral student conference
SILVA 4th doctoral student conference dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se The conference is exclusively for doctoral students that work in the departments that belong to the faculty of Forest Sciences.
SILVA PhD course: Scientific Writing
SILVA PhD course: Scientific Writing dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se This course on scientific writing ensures that you a PhD student get better equipped to communicate your research effectively,
PhD course Historical, technological and societal background to forestry and forest-based biorefining in Nordic countries
PhD course: Historical, technological and societal background to forestry and forest-based biorefining in Nordic countries dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se This course is a general introduction to the
PhD Thesis Summary (Kappa) Writing Seminar
SILVA: PhD Thesis Summary (Kappa) Writing Seminar dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se Writing the thesis summary – often referred to as the “kappa” – is the final phase of the doctoral studies. This
PhD Thesis Presentation and Defence Seminar
SILVA: PhD Thesis Presentation and Defence Seminar dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se Presenting the PhD thesis and its defence is the final stage of the doctoral studies. The thesis summary
NOVA Course in Mixed-Effect Modelling for Forest Applications
NOVA PhD Course in Mixed-Effect Modelling for Forest Applications with examples in R dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se Mixed-effect modelling is important for modelling based on data with various kinds

Ecology for Fish Management and Conservation - 15 credits
Are you interested in the ecology and sustainable management of fishes and their habitats? In the course Ecology for Fish Management and Conservation you will apply your new knowledge on fish ecology
Disp Björn Bonnet
Development of innovative treatment techniques for infrastructure contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Björn Bonnet defends his thesis "Development of
Management and consequences of forest damage
SILVA PhD course: Management and consequences of forest damage dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se Forest damage induced by abiotic events and biotic agents is becoming increasingly frequent in forest