When Henriette Hansen started as a PhD student in November 2014, she wanted to join a scientific network where scientific ideas and problems were discussed. Because she could not find a network to join, she started one.

The concept is that attendants email Henriette Hansen prior to a meeting if they have a problem (scientific or project related) so we can line up an agenda for the meeting. You don’t have to present a problem to attend, it is also be wonderful if you join just to contribute with you specific expertise. So far, we have been discussing, just to mention a few topics: laboratory tours, transferable skills courses and a number of specific scientific issues such as where to publish.

The hope is that the iNETWORK will contribute to a more cooperation-oriented environment where we become more aware of each other’s research and where we learn from and inspire each other.

The iNETWORK will also work as a forum for anything that you find relevant to present to fellow students. Maybe you attended a really good course that you want to recommend or maybe you read a brilliant paper on how to communicate science. Being PhD students, we also come across problems that are not directly related to our science, and these can also be addressed in the iNETWORK.

On facebook you will find a group called iNETWORK that you can join. This is the main platform for communication. Here you can make a shout out if you are in need of help and you can read summaries of previous meetings. We encourage all PhD students to join! 

We hope to see you!