{"id":1316,"date":"2025-01-29T10:25:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T09:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/itm-management\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2025-01-31T09:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T08:26:04","slug":"the-itm-phd-council-welcomes-new-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/itm-management\/2025\/01\/the-itm-phd-council-welcomes-new-members\/","title":{"rendered":"The ITM PhD Council welcomes new members"},"content":{"rendered":"

The December election for the 2025 ITM PhD Council brought a few changes, with four new members joining the team alongside re-elected representatives. With this fresh start, we\u2019re ready to tackle the year ahead!<\/p>\n

Not everyone is familiar with the ITM PhD Council, so let me introduce it. As the chair, I\u2019d like to highlight the important work we do for PhD students at ITM. The council is the official body representing PhD students in the educational programs within the ITM school at KTH. We gain our legitimacy through the PhD Chapter\/THS, which gives us a recognized role in advocating for ITM PhD students.<\/p>\n

So, what does the council actually do? We represent PhD students at school-level meetings, offer guidance and support throughout their studies, and organize career development and social events. You can learn more about our work and stay updated via our social page: ITM PhD Council Social Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Looking Back at 2024<\/h2>\n

Over the past year, the council made significant strides in several areas. One of our key achievements was working with the third-cycle administration to update three General Study Plans (ASPs), which were approved by the ITM Faculty Board. These updates aligned program requirements across departments, such as reducing the coursework requirement from 90 ECTS to 60 ECTS for Indek and Learning.<\/p>\n

The council also organized workshops, such as \u201cExploring Quality in Research,\u201d as well as social and sports events like kayaking, innebandy, and fika. To support incoming PhD students, we compiled an overview of courses taken by ITM PhDs at various departments\u2014now available on our social page.<\/p>\n

Another accomplishment was encouraging the ITM school to improve its website. The disputation section was updated with useful links and a new English version, making it more accessible to PhD students.<\/p>\n

Our members also participated in recruitment and promotion interviews for three docent and seven professor positions across ITM departments. During these interviews, we evaluated candidates\u2019 suitability as PhD supervisors, ensuring future doctoral students receive top-quality education and mentorship.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Ahead in 2025<\/h2>\n

This year, the council will continue to make a difference. We\u2019ll finalize updates to the General Study Plans (ASPs) for the IPU and Materials PhD programs. We\u2019re also planning a range of workshops, social activities, and company visits to enrich the PhD experience at ITM.<\/p>\n

Meet the 2025 Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re thrilled to introduce the new members elected this year:<\/p>\n