Swedish Mining Innovation PhD Student Network
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - Luleå tekniska universitet Inst f samhällsbygg & naturresurser |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 666 331 |
| Project duration | January 2024 - November 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
Purpose and goal
The Swedish Mining Innovation´s PhD student network brings together PhD students from all over Sweden with a research focus on mining and exploration-related topics. The network´s aim and objective is to promote contact and cooperation between PhD students from different universities and parts of the value chain, to promote contact with industry and governmental authorities, and to increase the PhD students´ awareness of challenges facing the sector. The network is coordinated by Luleå Tekniska Universitet and has more than 100 members from various universities in Sweden.
Expected effects and result
- students gain a broad understanding of the Swedish mining sector - industry becomes aware of ongoing PhD research - early opportunities for students and industry to get to know each other, career opportunities sooner after graduation - potentially career-spanning, wide and diverse network of experts across Sweden
Planned approach and implementation
Several workshops to be held under 2024-2025 in the three large Swedish mining districts (Norrbotten, Skellefte and Bergslagen) + an international event. The themes are related to the mining industry´s role for economy, society and history, as well as challenges within the sector and the know-how which Doctoral students in the network can contribute with for tackling these. The network will also engage alumni members in activities and career days.