To give advise on PhD matters to individual PhD students, their supervisors, or to the board of the computer science department. In these matters, the PhD coordinator has an independent position.
Confidentiality is an important aspect in individual contacts.
Approach Soon after appointment, every new PhD student will be invited by the PhD coordinator for an introductory meeting. The coordinator is not involved in advertising or selection for PhD positions. This may lead to an explicit advise to everyone involved. The coordinator can always, whether on request or not, give advise on PhD matters to the board of the computer science department. The board will consult the Coordinator when preparing decisions relevant for PhD students.