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 event:

20.04.2026

 Grant Navigation: A Strategic Roadmap for Early Career Researchers

Navigating the complex world of grants, from local startup funds to international fellowships, requires more than just a good idea; it requires a roadmap.
This workshop provides ECRs with an insider’s look at the funding ecosystem. You will learn to:

  • Identify high-probability calls tailored to your career stage.
  • Know who is there to guide and support you at UiT
  • Translate your research into the language of innovation and impact.
  • Avoid the 'deal-breakers' that sink even the best proposals.
  • Build the resilience needed to turn a 'no' into a 'yes.'

PYRO event is spring 2026:

The exact dates will be updated soon!

  • May - "Meet the Minds" Scientific Mingling Forum for Young Researchers
  • June - Scientific Shark Tank - Idea Pitching Day. how to best sell your project

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.