Research School on Neutrons

SwedNess is a graduate school providing research training in neutron scattering and is operated by six Swedish universities, with the aim to strengthen Sweden's long-term competence and competitiveness within the area. The school is fully funded by The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF).

News & Events

SwedNess 10 Year Anniversary

Plats: Grand Kuriosa, Göteborg ...

Life Science

Juanita Francis’s PhD Story

This project investigated how protein-based materials assemble across multiple length scales, focusing on how early structural organization influences the formation of fibers and gels.

Functional materials

Artificial superlattices with atomically abrupt interfaces by monolayer-controlled growth kinetics during magnetron sputter epitaxy, case of CrB2/TiB2 (2025)

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For Students

Present students & Alumni

Profiles of current SwedNess PhD students and their research projects, along with alumni who have defended their theses and now contribute to academia, industry, and research facilities worldwide.

PhD stories

Short reflections from SwedNess students on what inspired their research, the findings they are most proud of, the impact of their work, and how the graduate school shaped their journey – both scientifically and personally.

Dissertations

An up-to-date list of SwedNess PhD dissertation dates, times, locations, and thesis details, highlighting upcoming defenses and recently completed doctoral milestones.

Publications

A comprehensive list of publications by SwedNess students and alumni, showcasing research outputs across disciplines and highlighting contributions to neutron science and related fields.

Our Courses

Mandatory intro courses

Mandatory introductory courses covering neutron science fundamentals, key techniques and applications, plus hands-on training at facilities, providing essential theoretical and practical skills for all SwedNess PhD students.

Specialized courses

Specialized courses in neutron scattering open to all interested participants, covering advanced methods and applications in materials science, life science, imaging, spectroscopy, diffraction, and electrochemical processes.

Summer school

Read more about upcoming SwedNess summer schools, where we bring together students and researchers for advanced training in neutron science, with a focus on materials, energy, health, and environmental challenges.