Our Purpose
Our purpose with the PhD Forum is to create a network group, which serves the needs of PhDs and brings forward relevant issues that might be of concern. The PhD forum is an independent, non-political, nonreligious, voluntary, non-profit, democratic interest organization that represents the joint interests of all PhD candidates at Østfold University College. All PhD research fellows are welcome and we strive to provide a friendly and supportive environment for all.
Furthermore, a Main Board (MB) is elected to be in charge of leading and administrating the PhD Forum.
The MB for 2023-2024 includes the following members:
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Chair Samson Ogheneovo Oruma (IIØ)
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Member: Lekh Nath Baral (LUSP)
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Member: Xhesika Ramaj (IIØ)
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The board elects (vice chair, social affairs coordinator, academic affairs coordinator, head of committee, member of committee) among its members.
The PhD Forum is also a member of Stipendiatorganisasjonene i Norge (SiN) or Association of Doctoral Organisations in Norway (with full membership being granted upon establishment of our first PhD program).
Our Objectives
The main objectives of the PhD Forum are to address common interests regarding:
- The working-, study-and research conditions
- Support to the development of professional interests and careers
- Respect and fulfilment of all the rights and duties at ØUC
- Ethical issues regarding work, studies and research
- Organization of open discussions and/or seminars regarding relevant issues in science and society
- Organization of social events
- Coordinator of Social Affairs Xhesika Ramaj (IIØ)