Doctoral Student Satisfaction Survey 2017 Underskningsperiod 2017 02

Doctoral Student Satisfaction Survey 2017 Undersökningsperiod: 2017 -02 -01 -> 2017 -03 -31 Antal svar: Series 1: 282 Svarsfrekvens: 52. 81 %

General satisfaction If you make a general judgement of your situation as a doctoral student, how satisfied are you? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 53, 96% 4, 53% Very little/not at all (n=12) 26, 04% 15, 09% Not very much (n=40) 0, 38% Satisfied (n=143) Very satisfied (n=69) 35, 09% 3, 77% 9, 81% Definitely not (n=10) Probably not (n=26) 47, 55% 3, 77% Probably (n=93) Definitely (n=126) I don't know (n=10) 50, 19% 22, 64% 21, 89% 2, 64% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=7) (n=58) I don't know (n=1) If you had not already been admitted to the doctoral education, would you choose to start a doctoral education today? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% Please rate how well your situation as a doctoral student fulfil your expectations A great deal (n=133) To a very great extent (n=60) I don't know (n=7) Imagining the perfect doctoral education and the perfect work situation at the perfect department. Please rate how close to this perfect situation yours is. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 33, 96% 48, 30% 9, 06% 6, 04% Very little/not at all (n=16) Not very much (n=90) A great deal (n=128) 2, 64% To a very great I don't know (n=7) extent (n=24)

Courses To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I am satisfied with the quality of the courses in my own subject that I have attended. The courses in my subject fit in with my wishes and needs 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 41, 09% 27, 27% 19, 64% 8, 00% 4, 00% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=22) (n=75) A great deal (n=113) To a very great extent (n=54) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 50, 00% 25, 18% 13, 87% 4, 38% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=12) (n=69) A great deal (n=137) To a very great extent (n=38) 6, 57% I don't know (n=18) 3, 64% 25, 09% 14, 91% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=10) (n=41) I don't know (n=11) The general basic courses at SLU fit in with my wishes and needs. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 51, 64% 4, 73% A great deal (n=142) To a very great extent (n=69) I don't know (n=13) I am satisfied with the quality of the general basic courses at SLU. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 51, 65% 21, 25% 2, 56% Very little/not at all (n=7) Not very much (n=58) A great deal (n=141) 14, 29% 10, 26% To a very great extent (n=39) I don't know (n=28)

Seminars To what extent do you agree with the following statements? The seminars fit in with my wishes and needs. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 40, 44% 25, 00% 5, 15% Very little/not at all (n=14) Not very much (n=68) A great deal (n=110) 12, 50% 16, 91% To a very great extent (n=34) I don't know (n=46) I am satisfied with the quality of the seminars. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 46, 89% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 15, 38% 12, 82% 22, 71% 2, 20% 0, 0% Very little/not at all (n=6) Not very much (n=35) A great deal (n=128) To a very great extent (n=42) I don't know (n=62)

Research schools For information about the research schools please see Research schools To what extent does the research schools serve as a support in your education Are you participating in a research school? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 61, 03% 33, 46% 5, 51% Yes (n=166) Yes but I am not satisfied with the activities arranged by the research school (n=15) No (n=91) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 26, 69% 30, 93% 33, 90% 8, 47% Very little (n=63) Not very much (n=73) A great deal (n=80) To a very great extent (n=20)

Supervision To what extent do you agree with the following statements I am satisfied with the amount of supervision*. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 39, 48% 41, 33% 15, 87% 2, 58% 0, 74% Very little/not at all (n=7) Not very much (n=43) A great deal (n=107) I am satisfied with the quality of the supervision*. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 31, 25% Very little/not at all (n=7) 10, 29% Not very much (n=28) 0, 37% A great deal (n=85) 41, 91% 12, 87% 1, 10% A great deal (n=111) To a very great extent (n=114) I don't know (n=3) My supervisor** is interested in my whole education, i. e. both courses and thesis work. 55, 51% 2, 57% 3, 31% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=9) (n=35) To a very great I don't know (n=2) extent (n=112) I have confidence in my supervisor. ** 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 40, 81% To a very great I don't know (n=1) extent (n=151) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 48, 53% 30, 88% 3, 68% Very little/not at all (n=10) 15, 81% 1, 10% Not very much (n=43) A great deal (n=84) To a very great I don't know (n=3) extent (n=132)

Supervision To what extent do you agree with the following statements The supervision* is adjusted to what I need and when I need it. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 38, 97% 5, 88% Very little/not at all (n=16) I have regular discussions with my supervisors** where we evaluate my education in relation to the learning outcomes. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 37, 13% 16, 91% 1, 10% Not very much (n=46) A great deal (n=106) To a very great I don't know (n=3) extent (n=101) 50, 37% 30, 00% 5, 56% 12, 59% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=15) (n=34) 1, 48% A great deal (n=81) To a very great extent (n=136) I don't know (n=4) 28, 68% 28, 31% 30, 88% 0, 37% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=32) (n=78) A great deal (n=77) To a very great extent (n=84) I don't know (n=1) I have regular discussions with my supervisors** about how my education is related to the career after exam. I get encouragement from my supervisor** when I have done something good. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 11, 76% 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 30, 88% Very little/not at all (n=84) 31, 25% Not very much (n=85) 17, 65% A great deal (n=48) 19, 12% 1, 10% To a very great I don't know (n=3) extent (n=52)

Introduction and information about the education 100, 00% 90, 00% Yes 80, 00% Yes but I am not satisfied with the introduction 70, 00% 60, 00% 50, 00% Yes, and the introduction was very valuable. No 58, 42% 41, 43% 40, 00% 30, 00% 22, 58% 21, 07% 30, 00% 20, 00% 9, 68% 9, 32% 7, 50% 10, 00% When you started your doctoral education, were you formally introduced to the education? (n=280) 100, 0% 90, 0% 41, 82% 41, 45% 9, 45% Very Little/not at all (n=26) Were you formally introduced at the department when you started as a a doctoral student? (n=279) To what extent are you aware of what you have to achieve to get your doctoral degree? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% To what extent are you aware of the general learning outcomes for the doctoral education at SLU? 7, 27% Not very much (n=115) A great deal (n=114) To a very great extent (n=20) To what extent are you aware of your rigths and obligations as doctoral student? 80, 0% 70, 0% 64, 36% 40, 36% 50, 0% 44, 73% 40, 0% 1, 45% 23, 64% 10, 55% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 6, 91% 8, 00% 0, 0% Very Little/not at all (n=4) Not very much (n=29) A great deal (n=177) To a very great extent (n=65) Very little/not at all Not very much (n=111) A great deal (n=123) To a very great extent (n=19) (n=22)

Individual study plan and midway review Has your individual study plan been updated during the last year? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 83, 15% 6, 09% Yes (n=232) Yes but I am not satisfied with the updating (n=17) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 75% No (n=30) I do not have an individual study plan (n=0) 58, 97% 38, 83% 2, 20% Yes (n=161) Yes but I am not satisfied with the midway review. (n=6) No (n=106) 39, 78% 37, 99% 17, 20% Very little/not at all (n=48) 5, 02% Not very much (n=111) A great deal (n=106) To a very great extent (n=14) To what extent did the midway review serve as a support to you in your education? Have you had a midway review? (halvtidsuppföljning) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% If you have an individual study plan, to what extent is it serving as a support to you in your doctoral education? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 45, 95% 28, 11% 17, 84% 8, 11% Very Little/not at all (n=15) Not very much (n=52) A great deal (n=85) To a very great extent (n=33)

Planning and progress of the doctoral education To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I have influence on the planning of my doctoral education. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 44, 49% 2, 94% I am well informed about everything of importance in my doctoral education. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 43, 38% 9, 19% Very little/not Not very much A great deal To a very great I don't know at all (n=8) (n=25) (n=121) extent (n=118) (n=0) 50, 55% 24, 72% 19, 93% 3, 69% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=10) (n=54) 1, 11% A great deal (n=137) To a very great extent (n=67) 26, 30% I don't know (n=3) 24, 07% 2, 59% 1, 85% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=7) (n=71) I am satisfied with the progress of my doctoral education in general. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 45, 19% A great deal (n=122) To a very great extent (n=65) I don't know (n=5) I am satisfied with the progress of my thesis work. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 46, 27% 25, 37% 20, 90% 4, 48% 2, 99% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=8) (n=68) A great deal (n=124) To a very great extent (n=56) I don't know (n=12)

Daily working atmosphere My daily working atmosphere supports my education so that I can reach the learning outcomes in stipulated time To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I am a respected part of my work group/division/department. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 39, 41% 2, 23% 38, 66% 13, 38% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=6) (n=36) 6, 32% A great deal (n=106) To a very great extent (n=104) I don't know (n=17) I have opportunities to take part in scientific discussions. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 57, 95% 4, 17% Very little/not at al (n=11) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 19, 32% Not very much (n=51) 18, 56% A great deal (n=153) To a very great extent (n=49) 47, 97% 4, 80% 16, 24% 26, 94% 4, 06% Very little/not Not very much A great deal To a very great I don't know at all (n=13) (n=44) (n=130) extent (n=73) (n=11) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% I worry about my personal finances 36, 74% 24, 24% 19, 32% 17, 80% 1, 89% Very little/not at all Not very much (n=64) (n=97) A great deal (n=51) To a very great extent (n=47) I don't know (n=5)

Research environment I am satisfied with the research equipment I am working with. To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I have access to the research methods I need. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 60, 38% 1, 13% 25, 66% 12, 83% Very little/not at Not very much al (n=3) (n=34) A great deal (n=160) To a very great extent (n=68) I have access to international research networks. 30, 08% Not very much (n=80) To a very great extent (n=69) 53, 61% 4, 94% Very little/not at al (n=13) 42, 48% 22, 18% A great deal (n=113) A great deal (n=141) I have possibilities to participate in research conferences. 5, 26% Very little/not at al (n=14) 1, 14% 26, 24% 19, 01% Very little/not at Not very much al (n=3) (n=50) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 53, 61% To a very great extent (n=59) 27, 76% 13, 69% Not very much (n=36) A great deal (n=141) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% To a very great extent (n=73) I work in an international research context. 10, 94% Very little/not at al (n=29) 26, 79% Not very much (n=71) 38, 11% A great deal (n=101) 24, 15% To a very great extent (n=64)

Support If you were to need to, do you know how to get in contact with the doctoral student ombudsman (Doktorandombudsmannen)? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 69, 71% 30, 29% Yes (n=191) No (n=83) 46, 52% 30, 04% 16, 12% 7, 33% Very little/not at all (n=20) Not very much (n=82) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 76, 73% 23, 27% Yes (n=211) To what extent do you agree with the following statement: It is easy to get help with administrative issues relatated to the education? 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% Do you know how to contact the Ph. D student council? A great deal (n=127) No (n=64) Are you aware of the support to doctoral students with an impairment? If you have used the support - please evaluate the quality. 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% To a very great extent (n=44) 86, 15% Do no not know/have not used it (n=224) 2, 69% 7, 31% Very bad (n=7) Ok (n=19) 3, 08% 0, 77% Rather good (n=8) Very good (n=2)

The future To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I have considered to leave the education without exam I have considered to change principle supervisor 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 75, 67% 12, 55% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=199) (n=33) 4, 94% 6, 08% A great deal (n=13) To a very great extent (n=16) 0, 76% 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 35, 85% I don't know (n=2) 5, 28% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=14) (n=38) 4, 91% A great deal (n=95) To a very great extent (n=105) 6, 79% 5, 66% A great deal (n=18) To a very great extent (n=15) 0, 38% I don't know (n=1) I believe that I will have an adequate employment one year after my doctoral exam 39, 62% 14, 34% 20, 38% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=177) (n=54) I believe that I will finish the education within the stipulated time 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 66, 79% I don't know (n=13) 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 40, 0% 30, 0% 20, 0% 10, 0% 9, 92% 15, 65% Very little/not at Not very much all (n=26) (n=41) 29, 39% A great deal (n=77) 22, 90% 22, 14% To a very great extent (n=60) I don't know (n=58)

The future - with my doctoral education I primarily aim for. . . 100, 0% 90, 0% 80, 0% 70, 0% 60, 0% 50, 0% 42, 91% 40, 0% 32, 57% 30, 0% 24, 52% 20, 0% 10, 0% An academic career at a university (n=112) An academic career within a non-university organisation (n=64) I do not know (n=85)