Introductory courses for PhD students at the Chemistry section
The Chemistry Section gives a series of introductory courses for the section's own PhD students every year. The courses are also open to post docs, subject to availability. Information about the course and how to sign up will be emailed by the PhD Study Directors in the respective Departments.
(1) Philosophy of science and ethics (autumn term)
Credits: 3 ECTS
Course code: KZ41002, KO41002, KB42DKE
The course contains lectures by invited speakers, group discussions and written assignments compulsory for all PhD students at the Chemistry section.
Course period 2025: September
Philosophy of Science and Ethics (46 Kb)
Course leaders:
Andreas Barth, DBB: andreas.barth@dbb.su.se
Ulrika Nilsson, KEM: ulrika.nilsson@mmk.su.se
(2) Teaching Chemistry (autumn term)
Credits: 2 ECTS
Course code: KZ41001, KB41DKE, KO41001
This postgraduate course is designed for PhD students in Chemistry with little or no experience of teaching. It is focused on teaching assignments as assistants in laboratory classes, as well as leading exercises or supervising master projects. The course contains lectures, group discussions, presentations and written assignments.
Course period 2025: usually late November
Application deadline: Seven days before the start of the course.
Course leader: Nicole Pamme, nicole.pamme@mmk.su.se
(3) Writing science (spring term)
Credits: 3 hp
Course code: KZ41003, KO41003, KB43DKE
During this course, you will develop your proficency in writing scientific articles and reports in English. You will learn how to build an artice outline, write section-specific topics (such as experimental section, introduction, results and discussion, conclusion), principles of good writing and writing style.
Course period 2025: several sessions between 17 March and 16 May.
Course organizers:
Ulrika Nilsson, KEM: ulrika.nilsson@mmk.su.se
Andreas Barth, DBB: andreas.barth@dbb.su.se
(4) Communicating science/Arrhenius seminar (spring term)
Credits: 1 hp
Course code: KZ41004, KO41004, KB44DKE
This course is focused on oral presentations and poster presentations of chemistry research for PhD students. The goal of the course is to become proficient in designing graphical elements and how to deliver short and focused presentations that both capture attention and convey a message efficiently, and how to tailor this to different audiences. The course contains a seminar, presentations, discussions, and a poster session. The class will be entirely on-site at the Arrhenius laboratories, since it’s imperative to train not only talk contents, but also how we stand, interact and deliver talks & posters physically. Physical attendance is mandatory, so if you cannot make these dates or fall ill, you will unfortunately need to take the class next time.
Course period 2025: The course will include a half day session on Thu, 22 May (9-12) and a full day session on Thu, 12 June 2025 (9-16).
Application deadline: At least three days before the start of the course.
Course leader: Nicole Pamme, nicole.pamme@mmk.su.se
Last updated: April 4, 2025
Source: Chemistry Section & Student Affairs Office
