Conferences Digital Life Norway Research School 2017–2023

2023

The 7th annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School

Date

6 - 8 September, 2023

Location

Solstrand Hotel & Spa, Bergen-area.

My apologies for not having everybody in the (last-minute) photo.

 

Main topics

  • Career development: Amani Said - How to make an impact with your career
  • Communication skills: The Online Scientist - How to make impact with science communication
  • Innovative toolbox: VIS innovation - Innovation and IPR in academia
  • Career perspectives: Henrik Lund - How to explore and get a job in private or public Life Science industry

Full program

 

Winner Best Poster

Viviam Solangeli Bermudez Paiva, PhD candidate, NTNU

 

Winner Best Scientific Image

Inyoung Jeong, Postdoctoral fellow, NTNU

 

Scientific committee

Mary-Ann Jallad, postdoctoral fellow, UiO/OUS

Anum Masood, postdoctoral fellow, NTNU

Roya Doshmanziari, PhD candidate, NTNU

 

2022

The 6th annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School

Date

14 - 16 June, 2022

Location

Voksenåsen Hotel, Oslo.

My apologies for not having everybody in the (very last-minute) photo.

 

Main topics

  • Networking & communication: How to develop and maintain your professional network
  • Career perspectives: Transitioning from academia to industry and life outside of academia
  • Career perspectives: Life outside of academia
  • Career development: How to find and get fellowships

Full program

 

Winner Best Scientific Image

Naveen Parmar, Postdoctoral fellow, UiO

 

Scientific committee

Ansooya Avinash Bokil, PhD candidate, NTNU

Anne Kristin Kvitle, PhD candidate, NTNU

Jessica Lage, PhD candidate, NTNU

Adriaan Ludl, Postdoctor, UiB

Matteo Sangermani, Postdoctor, NTNU

Ingrid Haga Øvreeide, Postdoctor, NTNU

 

2021

The 5th annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School

Date

6 - 8 September 2021

Location

Malangen Resort, Tromsø-area.

Main topics

  • Innovative toolbox: How to find creative approaches for your everyday tasks.
  • Communication skills: How to understand what others mean and how to make yourself understood.
  • Mental health: How to deal with psychological challenges.
  • Career perspectives: How to plan for a successful future.

 

Winner Best Scientific Image

 

Francesca Vulcano, PhD candidate, UiB

 

Scientific committee

Karim Davari Benam, PhD candidate, NTNU

Olga Mikhailova, Postdoc, NMBU

Audun Kvalvaag, Postdoc, OUH/UiO

Rikka Kjelkenes, PhD candidate, UiO

Alexandros Patsanis, PhD candidate, NTNU

Melina Mühlenpfordt, PhD candidate, NTNU

 

2020

The 4th annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School

Date

31 August 2020

Location

Due to Covid-19, the physical conference is cancelled. A digital conference will be conducted via Zoom, and all participants are invited to local dinners. 

 

Main topics

  • Getting the most out of your PhD/postdoc
  • What is your next step? Science, industry, or both?
  • How to be a responsible researcher

Full program

 

Winner Best Scientific Image

 

 

Scientific committee 2020

Emil Karlsen, PhD candidate, NTNU
Florian Weber, PhD candidate, UiO
Jacqueline Weidner, PhD candidate, UiB
John Zobolas, PhD candidate, NTNU
Mohammed Sunoqrot, PhD candidate, NTNU
Simona Kavaliauskiene, Postdoc, OUH
Vivien Klein, PhD candidate, NTNU

 

2019

The 3rd annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School

Date 

4-6 June 2019

Location

Bekkjarvik, Bergen-area

Read the blog about the conference

Many people smiling outside a white house

Highlights

  • Personal development: Branding yourself, work on your own CV
  • Stress management and mental health as a young researcher
  • Essentials of innovation and intellectual property

Full program

 

Scientific image competition winner

Ahmed Mohammed, NTNU

 

Scientific Committee 

Marte Jenssen, PhD candidate, UiT- The Arctic University of Norway
Eric Juskewitz, PhD candidate, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway
Kanhaiya Kumar, postdctor, NTNU
Shahin Sarowar, PhD candidate, UiB
Zeeshan Muhammad, postdoctor, UiB

2018

The 2nd annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School

Date

30 May - 1 June, 2018

Location

Stiklestad (Trondheim-area)

Read the blog about the conference

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Highlights

Scientific communication: How to present your research

Focus on transdisciplinary and visual scientific communication.
Oral presentations by all participants!

The future: Will your research make an impact?

The societal consequences of your research, innovation, and trends in biotech.
Combined with the Biotech industry career day!

Full program 2018

 

Scientific image competition winner

Tia Tidwell, UiS

 

Scientific Committee 

Nina Bjørk Arnfinnsdottir
Maria Bårdsen Hesjedal
Agnieszka Gawin

 

2017

The 1st annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School

Young Researchers Day

Date

19 March 2017

Location

Blindern campus, University of Oslo

People studying inside a classroom

The 1st annual conference of Digital Life Norway Research School was held in connection with DigitalLife 2017, the annual conference of Centre for Digital Life Norway. The main aim this day was for the first members to get to know each other and each other’s projects. The program included blitz presentations from all the participants on their projects, in addition to reflections on career development and responsible research and innovation. There was also information about the research school and offers available to the members.

A woman talking at the annual conference

 three ladies discussing sitting in chairsMany people dining together in a restaurant

During DigitalLife 2017, all participants at the Young Researchers Day presented their latest results or projects with posters or oral presentations.

Two men  talkingA woman explaining information on a poster to an audiencePoster for Digital Norway Research School 2017 annual conference