Introduction
This course will give you an overview of fundamental project management principles and learn how to apply these to academic research settings. Participant will also learn how to utilize this knowledge into transferable skills.
Target Audience
This course is primarily targeted on early career researchers such as PhD candidates and postdocs. Administrative and/or scientific personnel might also benefit from this course, especially research advisors.
In this course, you will learn
- The similarities and differences between "classic" and research project management.
- The elevated risk levels in research projects and strategies for mitigating those risks.
- How project management principles and methods, and research activities, can be utilized into transferable skills
Time and Place
- Course date: March 24, 09:00-12:00 , Helga Engs Hus, Seminar room 241
- This course will also be offered as a part of Week 42 2025
Prerequisites and practical information
- The course will be somewhat interactive with discussions in groups and pairs, as well as with the lecturer.
- No course certificate will be provided
- Coffee and tea will be served
Price
- The course is free of charge, but registration is required.
Number of Participants
- 50 spots available
- We kindly ask you to unregister if you are not able to participate, as previous courses have had a long waiting list. Targeted groups will be prioritized.
About the Instructor
Hiwa M?len is a?senior advisor at the research and innovation department at University of Bergen. He has a background as a researcher and have extensive project management expertise with several years' experience as a project manager in the private sector. M?len is affiliated to NARMA (Norwegian Association of Research Management) and this course is a part of their mission for best-practice exchange for research administration across Norwegian higher education institutions.
Contact
Contact Elina Vinberg for more information about the course.