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UTRI Young Researcher Network

The UTRI Young Researcher Network aims to promote dialogue and discussions on transformative research towards sustainable development among young researchers at Umeå University

YRN is part of the Umeå Transformation Research Initiative (UTRI) but specifically addresses young researchers at the beginning of their research career. Our aim is to establish a space where young researchers can connect, fostering opportunities for the future. This is achieved through diverse events and activities, providing a platform for young researchers to present their work and engage in discussions with peers. 

Join the network 

By joining the Young Researchers Network, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other young researchers as well as with more senior researchers. The best way to do this is to come to our events. But you can also:

Who can join?

Anyone who associates themselves as a young researcher at an advanced level at Umeå University is welcome to be a part of us (e.g. PhD students, Postdoc researchers, Assistant prof.)

The steering group

The network is overseen by a steering group with engaged young researchers. We meet regularly to organise and plan events and activities. If you want to be a part of the steering group, have any event suggestions or would like to take the lead in organising one, feel free to reach out to us.

Why join the steering group? You will be reimbursed each semester for your time, as well as receiving experience, credits, and opportunities to organise activities, events, or sessions.

Steering Group

Charlotta Svonni
Postdoctoral fellow
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Karolina Eriksson
Postdoctoral fellow, postdoctoral position
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Hilde Weiser
Doctoral student, doctoral student (on leave)
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Willeke Martens
Doctoral student
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Upcoming events with UTRI

APECS Sweden Conference 2025
Mon
22
Sep
APECS Sweden Conference 2025
Time 22 September at 11:00 until 23 September at 12:00 22 September at 11:00 until 23 September at 12:00
Place Umeå, Sweden

Conference. Welcome to APECS Sweden Conference 2025, where we focus on the future of Arctic Sustainability Research.

What is a Sustainable Arctic?
Mon
22
Sep
What is a Sustainable Arctic?
Time 13:00 - 14:30 22 September 13:00 - 14:30
Place Rotundan & Online

Other. A panel session where researchers from diverse fields share and explore knowledge and insights on sustainability in the Arctic environment.

A Sustainably Changing Arctic? – Indigenous Perspectives
Tue
23
Sep
A Sustainably Changing Arctic? – Indigenous Perspectives
Time 10:30 - 12:00 23 September 10:30 - 12:00
Place Rotundan & Online

Other. This panel explores sustainability in the Arctic through the lens of Indigenous knowledge and experience.

Reporting complexity and uncertainty around Antarctic ice sheet melt
Thu
25
Sep
Reporting complexity and uncertainty around Antarctic ice sheet melt
Time 12:00 - 13:00 25 September 12:00 - 13:00
Place Sirius, Galaxen

Seminar. During this UTRI Transformation Talk James Painter will dive into the complexity of climate science communication and mainstream media.

November

SAVE THE DATE: Dealing with the polycrisis
Thu
27
Nov
SAVE THE DATE: Dealing with the polycrisis
Time 08:00 - 16:30 27 November 08:00 - 16:30
Place Vardagsrummet

Conference. Welcome to Umeå Transformation Research Initiatives' annual conference!

 

Latest update: 2025-09-03