Forskerfokus is a lunch time event, fostering research, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in the relaxed atmosphere of the university 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 and Open Access
Jimi Thaule, Research Librarian, University of Agder
October 9th - 2025
11am - 12:00pm
Grimstad - Library, 2nd floor, A2 098
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, A2 098
