Agroecology deals with the interaction between soil, plants, animals and the environment in ecosystems for the production of food, feed and biomass. Our aim is to train and promote the next generation of scientists and technology developers in the field of agroecological science and technology at the highest scientific level in a truly interdisciplinary and international atmosphere.
Read more about what we can offer you as a PhD student at the Department of Agroecology and Aarhus University here:
PhD courses 2021:
NEW DATE: Course in Agroecology exclusively for PhD students and postdocs in Department of Agroecology. The course is mandatory for PhD students in Department of Agroecology. The course takes place 22 February 2021 and registration is possible via this link. Course responsible: Chris Kjeldsen. The course is online via Zoom. Link will be distributed prior to the course.
Description, sampling and classifications of Danish soils based on field studies, 3 - 9 May 2021, 5 ECTS. Course fee 6,750 DKK. Registration is open until 1 April 2021. Course responsible: Mogens H. Greve.
Hands-on Liquid Chromatography–Mass spectrometry course in the analysis of small molecules
(phytochemicals, contaminants, primary metabolites), 7 - 18 June 2021. Course responsible: Inge Fomsgaard.
Bioactive Molecules in Agroecology, 2 - 13 August 2021. Course responsible: Inge Fomsgaard
Arctic Soils, 14 - 21 August 2021. 5 ECTS. Course fee 22,500 DKK. Registration is open until 15 May 2021. Course responsible: Lis Wollesen de Jonge.
Near Infrared Spectroscopy, 6 - 12 September 2021, 5 ECTS. Course fee 4,500 DKK. Registration is open until 1 August 2021. Course responsible: Maria Knadel.
SOM and organically bound nutrients - turnover and stabilization. September - November 2021. 4 ECTS. Expression of interest via this link. Course responsible: Jim Rasmussen.
PhD courses offered by Danish Universities
Link to the national database concerning PhD courses from Danish Universities
Other relevant courses:
Internal Journal Clubs 2021:
Climate and water and Soil fertility sections journal club (Foulum) - for registration please contact Jeroen Pullens
Soil Physics Journal Club (Foulum) - For registration please contact Cecilie Hermansen
IMP Journal Club (Flakkebjerg) - Spring 2021 - contact Mette Sønderskov
If you have clarifying questions regarding the range of courses at the Department of Agroecology, please contact Lis Wollesen de Jonge.
If you have attended a course where ECTS credits are not specified on the diploma or course description, you should fill out this form and send it to Lis Wollesen de Jonge.
Ad hoc course: Supervisors have the possibility to define an ad hoc course designed specifically for a PhD student. Such a course may include participation in a conference, a short internship with a company or other things.