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PhD Connect

A social forum for doctoral fellows organized by the University of Agder Library

About PhD Connect

PhD Connect is a monthly series of social gatherings for all PhD’s at the University of Agder, which is organized by the University Library. Its aim is to create a social space for PhD’s across all faculties, doctoral programs and fields, where it will be possible to have discussions, gain new knowledge and share ideas with your peers in a relaxed and friendly setting.

The format of this event is 30 minutes of socializing with coffee, tea and biscuits (bring your own lunch), followed by a 30-minute presentation of a topic associated with the PhD situation or the research process. We very much welcome questions, debate and sharing of ideas during the session.

Time: Usually last Thursday of every month (with the occasional exception), 11am-12pm

Locations: 

  • Kristiansand: D2 023 (The History Room, 2nd floor in the library, up the stairs and to the left)
  • Grimstad: A2 068

The topics covered at PhD Connect usually relate in some way to the Ph.D. situation or research process, for example in relation to information searching, researching, writing, and publishing. On these pages you can find more information about speakers and topics already covered, as well as a feedback form if you have suggestions for future topics or speakers. All suggestions are welcome!

Program Kristiansand

Supporting your PhD journey: What is the library's role?

Hans Gunnar Slokvik Lian, Research Librarian, University of Agder

September 25th - 2025

 11am - 12pm

  Kristiansand - Library, 2nd floor, D2 023


 

When supervision fails: Doctoral candidates' experiences with changing supervisors

Johan Kristian Andreasen, Associate Professor, University of Agder

October 30th - 2025

 11am - 12pm

  Kristiansand - Library, 2nd floor, D2 023

 


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Hilde Kristine Røsstad, Research Librarian, University of Agder

November 27th - 2025

 11am - 12pm

  Kristiansand - Library, 2nd floor, D2 023


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Placeholder, Research Librarian, University of Agder

 December 11th - 2025

 11am - 12pm

  Kristiansand - Library, 2nd floor, D2 023


 

Survival strategies and making it to the end of your Ph.D.

Dr. Charles Peter Comerford, Research Librarian, University of Agder

31. January - 2025

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


 

Hard work, hot tears, huge rewards: Giving and receiving critical feedback

Christoph Kalter, Professor of Modern History, University of Agder

27. February - 2025

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


 

From chaos to clarity: Structuring your thesis notes with Obsidian and Zotero

Jesper Mørch, Library Director, University of Agder

27. March - 2025

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


 

Mastering conference presentations: Tips and tricks for roundtables, posters, and papers [cancelled]

Dr. Mareike Brehmer, Assistant Professor, University of Agder

24. April - 2025

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


 

Navigating AI in academic research: Panel debate

Dr. Maj Schian Nielsen, Senior Research Librarian, University of Agder

Dr. Bjørn H. Handeland, Research Librarian, University of Agder

23. May - 2025 (Friday)

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


How to make editors and reviewers (un)happy

Professor Gunhild Kvåle, Department of Nordic and Media Studies, University of Agder

 28. November - 2024

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


The writing process, rewriting, and workflow

Dr. Stefan Tørnquist Fisher-Høyrem, Senior Research Librarian, University Library, University of Agder

 31. October - 2024

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


Reviewing manuscripts for academic journals

Dr. Erik Yves H Adalberon, postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Education, University of Agder

 26. September - 2024

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023


Searching the literature for your thesis: Tips, strategies and techniques

Hans Gunnar Slokvik Lian, Research Librarian, University Library, University of Agder

 29. August - 2024

 kl 11:00 - 12:00

  Kristiansand - Biblioteket, 2. etasje, D2 023

Program Grimstad

Publication skills

Jimi Thaule, Research Librarian, University of Agder

October 9th - 2025

 11am-12:00pm

  Grimstad - Library, 2nd floor


 

The use of AI and LLMs in research and academic writing

Audun Borgersen, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Agder

 November 13th - 2025

 11am - 12pm

  Grimstad - Library, 2nd floor