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I have a problem with my supervisor; what rights do I have?
We would advise you to first try to talk to your supervisor or one of your supervisors about the problem. If you cannot talk to your supervisor, you could talk to your manager, head of department/prefect or similar. They are responsible for your work environment. You could contact the ombud to get support with this. You have a right to change supervisors if needed; your department or supervisor cannot deny you this right. The ombud can assist you with this. It's helpful if you have an idea of who you would want as your new supervisor or added as an additional co-supervisor.
Doctoral Student Ombud
If you have encountered any problems during your doctoral studies or have questions about your rights as a doctoral student, you can contact the Doctoral Student Ombud. The ombud is hired by the DSU and is not connected to the university. You can get support via e-mail, Zoom, phone, or in person. The ombud can also join you in meetings with your supervisor or management to support you, if you wish. They can assist you in contacting other parties, such as the labour union or other agencies, as needed. Support is available to all doctoral students at Malmö University, regardless of DSU membership.
Below you can find general information about doctoral studies in Sweden and rights as a doctoral student.
(SFS). https://phdhandbook.se/
Important Resource for All Doctoral Students
We would like to share a document from SULF that outlines essential information for all doctoral candidates, particularly those newly admitted to the programme.This document provides a concise overview of your rights as a doctoral candidate and addresses important issues related to PhD studies in Sweden. You will also find information about The SULF Association of Doctoral Candidates within its pages.