PYRO

Postdoctoral and Young Researcher Organization

Activities: former and upcoming

Information about detailed programs and registration for all events will be announced via email and on the Helsefak TV screens.

 

Next PYRO events:

20.05.2026

Meet the Minds: Building bridges between young researchers 
We are sorry to informt that unfortunately the event is calcelled but will be re-organised next semester so stay tuned for the new date! 
 

03.06.2026 

Idea Pitching Workshop
Following our highly appreciated event in 2023, the idea pitching day is back! Five minutes is enough to sell a good idea – come present your research idea and get immediate, constructive feedback, or join as participant and listen to your colleagues and provide feedback!
We invite PYRO members to give a short (~5 min) and simple presentation of an idea, project, or grant application at any stage of development – from a fresh idea sparked at a PYRO event or conference, to a nearly finished proposal. It is also a good opportunity to polish a talk before any conference! 
You will receive tailored feedback from the project office, experienced PIs, InnoHub, and your peers, helping you identify the right next steps, collaborators, and funding opportunities.
Anonymous feedback forms will be collected so that anyone can share more detailed or sensitive comments; these will be compiled and sent to each presenter afterwards.
What: Idea Pitching Workshop
When: Wednesday June 3rd, session 1 - 9:00-10:00, session 2 - 10:30-11:30,
Where: MH Auditorium 1
Registration: https://nettskjema.no/a/pyroideapitching2026 (we have 10 spots available so make sure to reserve your spot!)

Nov 2025: Burn bright, not out! PYRO Mental Health seminar 

On Tuesday November 18th we hosted a Mental Health seminar 2025, under the idea “Burn birght, not out!”. We were joined by representatives from HEMIS, Tromsø kummune, and unions: Forskerforbundet and Tekna, who provided us with information about the resources available for students and employees at UiT. After the seminar we continued with a discussion following the topics suggested by our members such as how to deal with student-supervisor conflicts, how to deal with life insecurities of researcher life especially regarding temporary work contracts and uncertain research funding.

  

Sep 2025: ChatGTP et. al. 

We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Marko Lukic from the Centre for Health Science Pedagogical Development at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, for a seminar hosted in collaboration with PYRO.  

Dr. Lukic, a lecturer and researcher with a background in public health, epidemiology, and health science education, shared timely insights on the growing role of generative artificial intelligence in the careers of early-stage researchers. 

The seminar sparked an engaging discussion around practical strategies for using AI tools in research. Participants explored topics such as how to formulate effective prompts, ways to frame input to achieve meaningful output, and the importance of data quality, transparency, and scientific integrity in an AI-driven research landscape. 

We thank Dr. Lukic for an insightful and thought-provoking session, and look forward to further conversations on how new technologies can support responsible and innovative research practices.