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Public defence: Sofia Elenora Svensen

Sofia Elenora Svensen will defend her doctoral thesis in the PhD programme in Health and Welfare on 27 August 2026.

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The title of the thesis is: «Mental health outcomes following a comprehensive treatment programme for patients with psychological trauma»

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  • The trial lecture starts at 10:15 with the theme: «Mental health outcomes following a comprehensive treatment programme for patients with psychological trauma»
  • The public defence starts at 12:15.

The trial lecture and the public defence will be held in Norwegian.

The evaluation committee consists of:

  • First opponent: Professor Vigdis Abrahamsen Grøndahl, Østfold University of Applied Sciences
  • Second opponent: Emeritus Docent Per-Olof Michel, Uppsala University
  • Third opponent/administrator: Associate professor Patrick Foss Johansen, University of Inland Norway

Dissertation chair: Vice-Dean for Education at Faculty of Social and Health Sciences Trine Bjerva.

Candidate's main supervisor: Professor Ulf Gerry Larsson, University of Inland Norway.

Co-supervisors:  Associate Professor Liv Skomakerstuen Ødbehr and Associate Professor Ingeborg Bolstad, both from University of Inland Norway.

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Published June 4, 2026 2:31 PM - Last modified Aug. 18, 2026 11:13 AM