Section outline

  • As a doctoral student representative, you can influence the revision of general study plans, the admission of doctoral students, and the preparation of doctoral defences.

    Purpose of the Body: The Graduate Education Unit serves as FTK's preparatory body for education-related matters at the doctoral level.

    Participants: Members of the steering group consist of the pro-dean, three appointed subject coordinators for doctoral education subjects as regular members, one substitute, and a doctoral student representative. The pro-dean serves as the chair. Other subject coordinators for both doctoral education subjects and subjects without doctoral education rights may, if necessary, be called with the right to attend and express opinions.

    Meeting Frequency: Currently, matters are handled via email.

    Common Agenda Items:

    • Individual study plans for doctoral students
    • Preparation of decisions for the admission of doctoral students
    • Preparation of notifications for doctoral defences

    Regulations and faculty pages to familiarize yourself with:
    Unfortunately, most of the university's regulatory documents are available only in Swedish.


    Convener: Gisela Isgren