As Chair of TNDR, you guide the board and represent PhD students across the Faculty of Science and Technology. You’ll organize board and council meetings, manage TNDR activities, and ensure student voices are heard.

• Lead Meetings: Prepare agendas, call meetings, and ensure minutes are recorded and shared.
• Oversee Activities: Keep events, grants, and projects on track, coordinating with board members and volunteers.
• Connect Students: Build relationships with PhD representatives on key boards and departments to strengthen communication and engagement.
• Plan & Review: Review past reports and finances, update activity plans, and plan social events for the year.

As Vice-Chair of TNDR, you assist the Chair in running the board and step in whenever needed. You help coordinate events, manage communications, and ensure the smooth operation of TNDR’s activities.

• Support the Chair: Stand in when the Chair is unavailable and assist all board members as needed.
• Manage Communications: Oversee the teknat-doktorander email list, send updates to PhD students, and maintain contact with department and board representatives.
• Coordinate Events: Book rooms and venues, order catering, and help organize major events like PhD Days.
• Administer TNDR Grants: Collect and organize TNDR grant applications through Google Forms and Sheets for discussion in board meetings. Communicate decisions promptly.
• General Oversight: Ensure board operations follow TNDR by-laws, manage reminders for meetings and events, and support financial and logistical tasks as required.

As Secretary of TNDR, you ensure that all board and council meetings are accurately documented and properly archived. You play a key role in maintaining transparency, following up on decisions, and supporting the Chair in running meetings smoothly.

• Document Meetings: Take clear, accurate minutes during board and council meetings, including votes, attendance, and key decisions.
• Manage Attendance: Collect and maintain participant information for each meeting, using forms or QR codes to ensure completeness.
• Support the Chair: Review meeting agendas beforehand and assist with logistics for hybrid or in-person meetings.
• Finalize & Archive: Prepare the official minutes for proofreading, obtain signatures, and upload signed documents to TNDR’s archives.

As Treasurer of TNDR, you are responsible for ensuring the organization’s finances are handled correctly, transparently, and in line with TNDR’s responsibilities. You manage the budget, handle payments and reimbursements, and support the board in financial planning.

• Manage Finances: Oversee TNDR’s bank accounts, track income and expenses, and maintain a clear budget overview throughout the academic year.
• Handle Payments: Pay invoices for TNDR activities, reimburse approved TNDR grants, and manage compensation for board members.
• Coordinate Funding: Request the annual faculty funding and assist with budget planning, including preparing documentation if additional funding is needed.
• Maintain Records: Keep organized financial documentation, including spreadsheets and receipts, to support auditing and reporting.
• Ensure Continuity: Support a smooth handover to the next Treasurer by maintaining clear records and sharing templates and financial documents.

As Information Officer (Webmaster) of TNDR, you maintain the organization’s website and social media channels, ensuring PhD students have access to up-to-date information and event announcements. You also help manage TNDR grant applications and support communication across digital platforms.

• Manage the Website: Update content, add new events, and keep information organized and current, including board member profiles and representative listings.
• Social Media: Announce events on Facebook, Slack, and the TNDR website; share photos from social activities; and promote TNDR’s digital presence.
• Maintain Records: Ensure all online resources reflect current boards, committees, and representatives, coordinating with other board members as needed.

As Social Organizer of TNDR, you plan and coordinate events that engage and connect PhD students across the Faculty of Science and Technology. You ensure smooth logistics, from venue booking to catering, and help make TNDR’s social activities memorable and well-attended.

• Plan Events: Book venues early, create schedules, and coordinate with catering services for meals and refreshments.
• Communicate: Send invitations to all TekNat PhD students, collect attendance and food preferences, and post events on TNDR’s website and social media.
• Coordinate Volunteers: Recruit and manage volunteers to assist with event setup, execution, and cleanup.
• Manage Logistics: Remind participants ahead of events, oversee on-site arrangements, and handle invoices using TNDR’s organization number.

As a Member of TNDR, you help plan and run activities that bring PhD students together across the Faculty of Science and Technology. You assist with event coordination, communication, and practical tasks that ensure TNDR’s initiatives run smoothly.

• Help Plan Events: Support booking venues, preparing schedules, and coordinating practical arrangements for social events and PhD activities.
• Communicate: Share event information, collect sign-ups, and help maintain clear communication with TekNat PhD students.
• Coordinate Volunteers: Help recruit and guide volunteers during events, ensuring smooth setup, execution, and cleanup.
• Contribute to TNDR Work: Join board meetings, provide input on planning, and support ongoing projects such as surveys, workshops, or PhD Days.

As a Safety Officer (studerandeskyddsombud), you will work closely with work environment issues as a fundamental part of your studies, ensuring a safe and supportive campus atmosphere.

• Advocate for PhDs: Represent TEKNAT PhD students in critical health, safety, and work environment discussions.
• Monitor Workplaces: Work proactively to ensure a satisfactory, safe, and equitable study and work environment across sections.

As a Council Meeting Representative, you will serve as a vital link to UTN’s highest decision-making body, actively voting on major initiatives and shaping union leadership.

• Attend Council Sessions: Participate in council meetings 3 times per semester (usually spanning 1 to 2 nights, starting at 18:00 and ending by 23:00 at the latest).
• Elect Leadership: Vote on critical union agendas and elect key organizational figures, including the UTN board.
• Enjoy Perks: Receive monetary compensation alongside complimentary free food during the meetings.

As an Election Committee Representative, you will collaborate with representatives from all sections to prepare, market, and manage elections for crucial union council and full-time UTN positions.

• Conduct Interviews: Screen and interview applicants for open union roles (typically participating in 3 to 4 interviews total per person).
• Promote Opportunities: Assist with marketing efforts to promote open positions and encourage student applications.
• Manage Peak Seasons: Attend 2 to 3 decision-making meetings per semester, focusing efforts during seasonal peak windows (March/April, April/May, and September/October).