Current activities for Doctoral Students
Explore courses, workshops and other activities for you as a doctoral student. Stay up to date and make the most of what’s available by browsing the current activities listed below.
What’s New at the University
Stay up to date with news about guidelines and procedures relevant to you as a doctoral student. For more detailed information, follow the links below.
New process for credit transfer
As of 20 April, you as a doctoral student will be able to submit applications for credit transfer digitally via Student Ladok. This means that the process will no longer be handled on paper but will take place entirely in Ladok. Information about which courses are included in your doctoral education can be found in the general syllabus. To apply, log in to Student Ladok, click on Menu, and select Credit Transfer. Then follow the instructions to submit your application.
Follow the link below to read more about credit transfer and doctoral courses.
Call for applications and external conferences
Here you will find information about calls, scholarships, and external conferences that may be of interest to you as a doctoral student. Follow the links below for more detailed information and contact details.
Courses and workshops
Are you interested in which credit-bearing courses are offered at the doctoral level? In the link below, you will find courses provided by Södertörn University External link..
Course in Philosophy – Open to All Doctoral Students at Södertörn University
As of the spring semester of 2026, it will be possible to take the course Critical Theory of the Frankfurt School, worth 7.5 credits, offered by the subject of Philosophy within the doctoral education area KKT. The course is open to all doctoral students at the university. Read more by clicking the link “Courses on thisrd-cycle level” above.
Current workshops
Below, we provide information on courses and workshops offered by the university. Some of these activities are specifically aimed at doctoral students, while others are open to both researchers, doctoral students, or other university employees.
Activities within KreativEU
Södertörn University, along with ten other European universities, is part of the KreativEU. For Södertörn University, KreativEU provides opportunities that include more exchanges, more international collaborations, participation in conferences, and much more. Follow the link below to discover what opportunities KreativEU can offer you.
Articles and News
Here we publish links to articles and news items that may be of interest and use to you as a doctoral candidate.
Would you like to share a recommended article or commentary with your fellow doctoral candidates? Please contact the page administrator — you’ll find the contact details at the bottom of the page. Please note that if an English version of the news item is available, we will link to that page; otherwise, the link will direct you to the Swedish version.
Public Defences at Södertörn University
Don’t miss your fellow doctoral student’s defence! All doctoral defences held at the university are open for university employees as well as the general public to attend. Take the opportunity to both support a colleague and gain insight into how a defence works before it’s your turn! You can find scheduled defences in the calendar by following the link below.
Other Activities at Södertörn University
Södertörn University also organises seminars, presentations, information sessions, and various other events on a range of themes. Have a look at the calendars below to stay updated on what is happening at the university.
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