Lund's Doctoral Student Union

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY!

Nominate for LDK & Make Your PhD Experience Better 💥🎓

�Nominations for LDK close today — don’t miss the chance to get involved! ✨

Whether you nominate yourself or someone else, your action helps strengthen doctoral representation.

Let’s shape a better PhD experience together! 💪

🚨 Last Chance Tomorrow!

Be Part of Shaping Doctoral Education 🗳️🔥

�This is your reminder that nominations for LDK close tomorrow! ⏰ If you’ve been thinking about it, this is the moment to act. Doctoral representation starts with people who care — like you! 🫵

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

⚡ Almost There!

Ever Thought About Nominating Yourself (or a Friend)? 👀✨

�Nominations don’t have to be intimidating — sometimes the best candidates just haven’t been asked yet. 💙 Whether it’s you or a fellow PhD, this is a chance to step up and contribute to positive change. The deadline is almost here!

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

🧩 PhD Puzzle Piece:

Representation, Well-Being & Fair Conditions 🧠❤️

�A successful PhD isn’t just about results — it’s also about sustainable work conditions and mental well-being. 🌿 LDK helps ensure doctoral perspectives are included when shaping the bigger picture. Every voice adds an important piece to the puzzle.

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

🌱 Leadership Doesn’t Have a Certain Look

Anyone Can Step Up to the Podium! 💪🎓

�You don’t need to be “perfect” or know everything to be a great representative. 💡 Leadership is about listening, learning, and speaking up when it matters. If you care about doctoral education, you’re already qualified.

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

📢 Behind the Scenes:

What the Doctoral Student Union Actually Does 👀🎓

�The doctoral student union works continuously to improve conditions for PhD students — often quietly in the background. 💼

From policy discussions to handling doctoral issues, this work helps shape a better PhD experience for everyone. LDK is a key part of that work. 🗝️

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

⏳ Time Is Precious:

Why Getting Involved Can Actually Help Your PhD ⏱️✨

�Yes, your time is limited — but involvement can be energising, not draining. 🌱

PhD student union work gives an opportunity to build relationships across faculties, gain understanding of PhD rights and increases perspective that can actually support yours and your colleagues’ research journey. Plus, some positions are compensated with extension time to your PhD or provide a little bit of extra salary 🕰️💰

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

🔥 Your Voice Matters!

How LDK Shapes Doctoral Life 🚀

�Decisions about courses, supervision, work environment, and policies affect your daily PhD life. 📢

Through LDK, doctoral students influence these decisions and bring real issues to the table. Your experiences deserve to be heard!

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

💡 PhD Survival Tip #1:

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone 🤝

�The PhD journey can feel lonely at times, but you’re not meant to navigate it solo. 🤗

Being involved in the doctoral student community gives you support, insight, and a network beyond your research group, department and even faculty.
LDK is one way to connect and make a difference together across faculty lines.

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

🇸🇪 Do You Know?

You Have Rights as a PhD candidate in Sweden 📚

�As a PhD student in Sweden, you have rights — from supervision and salary progression to work environment and leave. ✨

LDK works to protect and strengthen these rights by representing doctoral students at the central level. Knowledge is power! 🧠

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤

🎓 PhD Life = More Than Research!

Why Representation Matters 💬✨

�Doing a PhD isn’t just about experiments, papers, and deadlines — it’s also having a say about how we work and what we expect during our time at Lund University 🤸‍♂️

LDK makes sure doctoral students’ voices are heard where decisions are made 👍
Representation matters — so make your voice heard! 📢

Elections and the opportunity to nominate for a position will be closing on Friday the 27th of March - so make sure not to miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you think would fit in a position 💚💛🖤