UiSDC is the interest organisation of the PhD candidates and postdocs at UiS.
As an interest organisation, UiSDC represents the doctoral candidates and postdocs in different decision-making and administrative bodies at the University of Stavanger. The aim of UiSDC is to create a sense of community where all early-career researchers at UiS feel welcome.
UiSDC arranges social and educational events throughout the year, with a focus on following the members' interests, being inclusive, diverse and accessible.
UiSDC Board
08/2026 - 07/2027
- President Anne-Sophie Hufer (Department of Cultural Studies and Languages, Faculty of Arts and Education)
- Vice-President Gabriel Emerson Iturra Bocaz (Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Treasurer Ashika Dilshani Wackwella Gamage (Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Communication coordinator Mariam Arustashvili (Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology)
UiSDC PhD Faculty Representatives:
- Faculty of Social Sciences: Alireza Ebrahimi
- Faculty of Science and Technology: Gabriel Emerson Iturra Bocaz
- Faculty of Arts and Education: Vibeke Klovning
- Faculty of Health Sciences: Janet Bakken
- Faculty of Performing Arts: Anita Kaasbøll
UiSDC PhD Committee Representatives:
- Central Research Committee: Vibeke Klovning
- Research Ethics Committee: Katharina Gottschlich
- Education Committee: Gry Ciekals Wallgren
- Learning Environment Committee: Sanna Pauliina Törmälä-Tranberg
If you have any questions or comments of academic and/or social nature, contact us at uisdc@uis.no
Information about interesting academic events and fun social gatherings for the coming year will be posted on the UiS Doctoral Community Facebook group.
UiSDC does not provide practical guidance on the study situation in Stavanger, such as accommodation, visa, costs, etc. For this type of information, we direct you to the Research Training Secretariat. They are responsible for administering research training at UiS, and can provide both administrative information and practical assistance. Contact information for the PhD Administration.