Workshops and seminars

Date: 18 September 2026 11.00 - 11.45

Location: Tanngrisner 1 and Zoom

Last application date: 15 September 2026

How can we create living environments that truly meet the needs of horses? Kelly will present research exploring the gap between welfare ideals and everyday management practices. Drawing on current research into housing and management, she will highlight both the challenges and opportunities involved in translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions that support horses’ health, behaviour and overall welfare.

Dr Kelly Yarnell is Principal Lecturer in Equine Health and Welfare at Nottingham Trent University. Her research has a particular focus on housing, management and evidence-based welfare improvement. She is an award-winning researcher and science communicator, recipient of the British Horse Society Equine Welfare Award (2025), and works internationally to promote practical welfare solutions for horses.

For those attending on site a lunch sandwich will ber served. If you are planning to attend digitally please write Zoom in the "Specialkost/Special diet" box so that we avoid ordering more sandwiches than needed.

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Thinking about what  the next step after your PhD is and how to get there? 

In this annual seminar series, we invite former PhD students to share their career journeys beyond the dissertation. Their stories highlight the many different paths available, both within academia and outside of it.

You’ll hear how they got to where they are today, sometimes through carefully planned decisions, and sometimes through unexpected opportunities along the way. In addition, they’ll share honest reflections, lessons learned, and practical advice to help you navigate your own next steps.

If you know someone that you would like us to invite you are always welcome to send us a suggestion.

Meet a Professor

We are excited to announce an opportunity to organize a subject-specific event titled “Meet a Professor”. The aim is to provide PhD students and postdocs with an informal academic setting that fosters networking, mentorship, and connections with faculty beyond their immediate supervisors or departments.

In a small-group format, participants will have the chance to engage in in-depth discussions with an expert in a specific field, offering a unique platform for exploring research topics more deeply. The event will take the form of a conversational roundtable discussion.

Meet a Professor sessions can be organized either digitally or in person at SLU. If you have a particular subject area or professor you would like to engage with to discuss your research, please get in touch with us.