Welcome to the PhD study at NTNU

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1 1 Welcome to the PhD study at NTNU Åse Krøkje, Vice-Dean on Research Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology (NT), NTNU

2 2 NTNU is a leading university in Norway, excellent facillity

3 3 FACTS NTNU key figures (2010) 52 departments in 7 faculties NTNU University Library NTNU Museum of Natural History and Archaeology student applications with NTNU as first choice registered students, 6726 admitted in degrees awarded 260 doctoral degrees awarded (32 % women) person-years employed in education and research; 596 full professors Budget: EUR 640 mill m 2 owned and rented premises

4 4 Cooperation with SINTEF SINTEF is one of Europe s largest independent research organizations The turnover in 2010 was NOK 2.8 billion Employs 2100 (from 67 different countries) Established in 1950 as the contract research organization of the Norwegian Institute of Technology Contract research in technology, natural sciences, medicine and social sciences Cooperation with NTNU in terms of staff, equipment, laboratories and science communication 21 Gemini Centres for joint NTNU-Sintef R&D

5 5 STRATEGY NTNU s vision: Knowledge for a better world Set standards for knowledge development Create value: Economic, cultural and social Use NTNU s main scientific profile in technology and the natural sciences, scientific breadth and interdisciplinary competence to meet the challenges Norway and the world are facing From NTNU s strategic document.

6 6 R & D Research a core activity NTNU s fundamental strengths: Technology and the natural sciences Broad academic base Interdisciplinary collaboration

7 7 R & D Research 260 doctoral degrees awarded in 2010 More than 2000 research projects 64 projects in the EU s 7th Framework Programme 62 EU projects from More than 300 cooperative agreements with universities globally

8 8 R & D Strategic focus Six thematic strategic areas Hosting: Three Centres of Excellence Four Centres of Research-based Innovation Two Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research Interdisciplinary research activities

9 9 R & D NTNU s six strategic areas Energy and Petroleum Resources and Environment Medical Technology Materials Technology Marine and Maritime Technology Information and Communication Technology Globalization Budget: Seed funding (EUR million per area) Funding for PhD candidates

10 10 FACTS Board Organization Prorectors Research Rector Education and Quality of Learning Innovation and External Relations Faculties Architecture and Fine Art Director Organization and Information Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Eng. Director Finance and Property Engineering Science and Technology Medicine Humanities Natural Sciences and Technology Social Sciences and Technology Management

11 11 Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology (NT) One of seven faculties at NTNU Six departments Field laboratories Mechanical/engineering workshops Glass blowing workshop Electronics and computer service

12 12 NT Resources and Production Ca 650 employees, ca 400 on a permanent basis 170 professors/ass. professors 60 temporary positions for research fellows 170 technical/administrative staff Budget 2010: University ~ 345 MNOK Strategic projects ~ 78 MNOK External resources: ~ 270 MNOK 1200 students (--> sivilingeniør /M Eng Sci) /yr 800 students (--> master i realfag /M Sci) ~ 100/yr > 350 dr.-students (--> PhD) 50-60/yr

13 13 Departments Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Physics

14 14 Faculty organisation Vice dean education Vice dean research Dean Faculty board Deparment head Meeting Faculty administration Sections, workshop, ED-services Various meeting arenas Department board IBI IBT IFY IKJ IKP IMT Sections

15 15 PhD programmes Biology Biotechnology Biophysics Physics Chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Science Education

16 16 Research I The overall goal is that NT s research should cover needs from the society in short and long terms. The research has three types of qualitative goals, and should contribute to Solve global challenges (for NT within climate, environment, energy, health, food and water) Meet the demand for competence in industry, management and education Basic research

17 17 Research II Contribute to 5 of NTNU s 6 strategic areas: Energy and Petroleum Resources and Environment Medical Technology Materials Technology Marine and Maritime Technology Information and Communication Technology NT's newest research areas are systems biology and nanotechnology.

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