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

Language: English

Organiser: Division of Student and Academic Services

Location: Online

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.

Please note that this event will be held both as a webinar and in person at the Ultuna campus.

If you would like to attend the event in person, please register here