NVDAY25 - Faculty of Natural Sciences
NVDAY25
January 9th, 2025 - Scandic Nidelven
Welcome to our yearly faculty day! A chance to meet up with colleagues and be updated on and impressed by all the great work being done across our faculty.
Our half day event will start with lunch at 11:30. The on stage show will start at 12.30. In addition there will be lots to explore off stage as we take our time for longer mingling breaks.
When and where
Thursday January 9th, 2025, 11.30–16:00
Lunch: 11.30
Program starts 12.30
Scandic Nidelven, Trondheim
Talks | Staff photos | Awards |
Talks
The program and talks will be continuously updated
Five reasons NV will be essential for NTNU’s success in the ten years to come Øyvind W. Gregersen, Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences |
From basic ecology to solving the biodiversity crisis. Filling white gaps in Norwegian nature maps Ivar Herfindal, Researcher, The Gjærevoll Centre, Department of Biology |
Molecules and their electrons: sharing is caring Ida-Marie Høyvik, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry |
Programme-driven, agile, collegial, and learning-centred: Highlights from SEED’s activities so far Geir Egil Dahle Øien, Professor, Centre Director at SEED |
Gen Z – today’s students, tomorrow’s colleagues Sunniva Kwapeng, Adviser - Student recruitment, Faculty of Natural Sciences |
Research at QuSpin: Quantum condensed matter physics as a basis for disruptive technologies Asle Sudbø, Professor - Center Director SFF QuSpin, Department of Physics |
Bridging academia and industry: PhD internships in biotechnology Trygve Brautaset, Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Food Science |
Book a slot for portrait photography
As a part of the faculty day, we are offering staff photos for anyone interested in updating their NTNU profile or getting a new press photo. Photographer Kai T. Dragland will be available throughout the event.
Awards
Every year we recognise the great work done by our colleagues through the NV awards in seven categories.
- Award for good teamwork – Team player of the year
- Award for dissemination – Communicator of the year
- Award for outstanding work in education
- Award for outstanding research
- Award for best PhD
- Innovation Award
- Sustainability Award