SciLifeLab advances work on training strategy
Training is one of SciLifeLab’s core pillars, supporting researchers with the knowledge and skills needed to maximize the benefit of the combination of SciLifeLab’s nationally leading experimental and computational research infrastructure for life science. As part of ongoing strategic development, SciLifeLab is now taking several concrete steps to further strengthen and coordinate its training efforts.
“Training is essential for empowering researchers to make full use of SciLifeLab’s cutting edge technologies and new services. It helps ensure that our national platforms continue to deliver unique value to the life science community at large. To develop training strategically, a working group with representatives from across SciLifeLab has been formed. We aim for a new SciLifeLab Training Strategy that will guide SciLifeLab training activities in the years ahead, with infrastructure users, infrastructure staff scientists and participants in our research programs in focus. We will emphasize continuously updated training in SciLifeLab’s areas of special strength such as cutting edge technologies, life science data and AI. We look forward to advancing the strategy in continued dialogue with the SciLifeLab community,” says Jan Ellenberg, SciLifeLab Director.
Also, the strategy work will highlight the importance of training throughout a researcher’s career.
“Researchers have different needs at different career stages. In addition, in our fast-paced technology environment, our infrastructure specialists need to stay at the cutting edge of their fields. In addition, capability building and having people to learn from each other – across roles and SciLifeLab’s different research- and technology areas – are key to ensure upskilling takes place. SciLifeLab is well positioned for various types of training to happen.” says Jessica Lindvall, Head of SciLifeLab Training Hub. “Our aim is to develop training that supports continuous learning and career progression.”
To ensure relevance and community engagement and to make sure different aspects are taken into consideration for the future work, we encourage all parts of SciLifeLab’s community to respond to the SciLifeLab Training Survey, by February 6, 2026.
The survey results will form a key foundation and guide the work ahead. “The survey is structured to give us an overview of what kind of training is offered today and to identify gaps, and areas where training support and coordination could improve” says Disa Hammarlöf, coordinator of the Training Strategy working group. “The data will be key to ensure relevant future strategic decisions for SciLifeLab Training.”
Together with Jan Ellenberg and Mia Phillipson, the training strategy working group includes representatives from the infrastructure, fellow community, DDLS Research School, Data Centre and Training Hub, and may expand with new members as needed. If you have questions or want to engage, please contact training-strategy@scilifelab.se.
