PhD students at MEB

The MEB PhD Students’ Chairs, elected annually by MF, act as liaisons between PhD students and MEB administrators. They support the PhD Students’ Board, organize student meetings, represent PhD students at MEB committees, and ensure that students stay informed about KI developments affecting PhD programs. This role is elected through the DSA.

PhD Seminar Coordinators organize twice-monthly seminars where students can explore a wide range of topics relevant to their academic and professional development. MEB students are expected to attend and present at these seminars to earn required credits. For help with attendance or presentation certificates, contact the seminar coordinators.

Starting a PhD can be both exciting and challenging. The Fadder Coordinators at MEB help pair new PhD students with a more experienced "fadder" (buddy), who will assist them in settling into MEB and navigating their first steps.

MEB PhD students have access to a mailing list (meb-doktorand@emaillist.ki.se) for sharing news and information relevant to their studies. Once added, students can send and receive updates. If you're not yet on the list, please contact the coordinator to be added.

To provide opportunities for PhD students to take a conscious break from work and engage in activities that support their well-being. These activities typically take place every Monday at 3 PM and alternate between fika and group activities. In addition to PhD students, research assistants and Bachelor’s and Master’s students are also welcome.

The Social Committee organizes various events for MEB PhD students, ranging from after-work gatherings to creative workshops, museum visits, and an annual retreat. To stay informed about upcoming activities, join the WhatsApp group!

This committee collaborates with MEB’s data management team to organize sessions and disseminate information relevant to PhD students. Committee members not only gain valuable insights into data management, but they also have the opportunity to actively shape the content and structure of the courses and information dissemination sessions on data management, ensuring that the materials align with PhD students’ evolving needs and interests.

The Doctoral Education Representative participates in the Doctoral Education Board at MEB and reviews project proposals as part of the "green light" process, ensuring that doctoral projects are well-defined in terms of methods, research questions, and structure. This role is elected by the DSA.

The Safety and Working Environment Student Representative attends meetings to provide a student perspective on necessary changes to improve the work environment at MEB. This position is also elected by the DSA.

The Epidemiology Program Representative communicates MEB students’ feedback to the Steering Committee of the Epidemiology PhD Program at KI. The representative helps organize educational activities for PhD students and participates in Steering Committee meetings. This position is elected by the DSA.