The Impact of Highly Ionized Metal Flux in HiPIMS, - Towards the Low Temperature Growth of Functional Thin Films

9:00 AM

Assoc. Prof. Tetsuhide Shimizu finished his PHD in 2011 at Tokyo Metropolitan University, where since 2020 works as associated professor and the head of Thin-film Proccess Engeneering Laboratory.  Over the years, he has collaborated extensively with both academic and industrial partners, notably with our mutual collaborators at Linköping University, where he continues to be listed as a visiting researcher. To date, he has authored 78 peer-reviewed publications, received 21 grants and fellowships, been honored with 12 academic awards, and has held 10 key positions in academic societies, including roles in organizing major international conferences.

Small fish models for complex human disorders: Novel insights into mechanisms driving osteoporosis and motor neuron degeneration

11:30 AM – 12:50 PM

Tailored specifically for students, this lecture explores how small fish models reveal the cellular mechanisms driving osteoporosis and motor neuron degeneration. Alongside the scientific findings, Prof. Winkler will share his personal academic career path and practical insights on establishing a research career in Singapore.

MUNI SCI PhD Day 2026

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The MUNI SCI PhD Day provides valuable guidance on making the most of your PhD journey and opportunities to connect with fellow doctoral students and supervisors. And you can also look forward to networking over some delicious refreshment!

Dean´s Barbecue 2026

4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Annual party for students and faculty management to kick off the new academic year. Come and find out that deans are only human too, and enjoy a fun afternoon with goodies not only from the grill. The event will be attended by the deans of the campus faculties - medical, science, sports -and the faculty of pharmacy, which is soon to move, and other representatives of their management. The deans will volunteer to field questions in an "Ask the Dean" panel, and explore the campus in a cryptographic game for prizes. The afternoon will include sports and other leisure activities, music and, of course, there will be good food and drink.