In addition to training and info sessions introduced below, you can also find LUT courses that develop so called transferable skills. These studies are suitable for most doctoral students. Study years are recommendations given by LUT Doctoral School.
Two alternative courses are offered at LUT. Please note that you can include only one version of the course in your doctoral degree studies.
991031 Research Ethics Course 1 ECTS cr (offered in autumn and spring term) or
991030 Research Ethics Course 2 ECTS cr (offered in autumn and spring term, includes two workshops)
Good scientific practice (possible info sessions on changing themes, no ECTS credits awarded)
Research data management services, see LibGuides
Copyright issues, see LibGuides
A210AJ210 Philosophy of Science 5 ECTS cr
This course is offered for the first time in the academic year 2025-2026 and it is open for all doctoral students.
CT70AJ110 Grant Writing: Individual Grants 3 ECTS cr
CT70AJ120 Grant Writing: Collaborative Grants 3 ECTS cr
CS30AJ128 Introduction to LUT Innovation Processes 1 ECTS cr
CS30AJ130 Creating real-world impact: Entrepreneurial mindset in doctoral careers 3 ECTS cr
CS30AJ140 Creating science-driven ventures: Turning scientific knowledge into business 3 ECTS cr
For example following courses are offered at LUT:
LUT Academic Library services for new doctoral students and junior researchers, contact information: kirjasto@lut.fi
RefWorks - to collect, manage and organize research papers and documents, see LibGuides
991040 Open Science 1 ECTS cr
LUT Doctoral School, Academic Library, University Press and Digital learning team organize an info session on dissertation process for those students, who plan to start their process in the next six months or so. The session includes information from the study affairs point of view on the different steps of the process - from submission of the manuscript until graduation.
The HR-unit and LUT Doctoral School organise an info session on researcher mobility possibilities for LUT employees once a year - no ECTS credits awarded.
The university provides many opportunities for training and education, details are available on LUT intra.
University pedagogy training is available mainly in Finnish, see LUT intra
Project manager training is virtual training through Moodle, see LUT intra - no ECTS credits awarded based on the training
Orientation events for new employees - no ECTS credits awarded based on the orientation session
Some services offered at LUT are suitable also for doctoral students, read more in Finnish or in English.
Contact information: careerservices@lut.fi