Positive response to PhD presentations for practitioners
As part of the EVECSA project, the Department of Agroecology hosted teachers from agricultural colleges, where two PhD students presented their research.
The presentations were delivered in a short, dialogue-based format, allowing for questions and direct connections between research and teaching and practice. This created a direct exchange between research and education, which was experienced as both relevant and applicable.
The feedback indicates that the presentations provided new insights and concrete perspectives:
"There were AHA moments in both presentations, and it was great to have the opportunity to both explore and understand the background of the projects and the findings that have emerged."
"Exciting to hear what researchers are working on – it brings new angles to what we are already working with."
"Very good with ‘micro’ versions of the PhD presentations – interesting and engaging, with the opportunity for discussion and direct questions and answers."
There was also a clear interest in following the research further, including a wish to be invited to a future PhD defence.
From the PhD students’ perspective, the dialogue was also highlighted as valuable:
"It is always very valuable to discuss with people outside my own field of research and hear new perspectives."
The session shows that short, focused PhD presentations can be an effective way of bringing research closer to practice – while also creating a strong foundation for future collaboration.