In December 1997 I submitted my Ph.D. thesis, which was the climax of three years of research.
My years as graduate student at Roskilde University, Department of Life Sciences and Chemistry was focused on research and teaching. I was so lucky that the faculty in chemistry regarded graduate students as trainees. That implied that I worked - under supervising - as researcher and teacher. Moreover, I had my own account to cover expenses like books, conferences, and computer equipment.
My supervisors for my research were Eigil L. Præstgaard (Roskilde University) and Søren Toxværd (University of Copenhagen). Both gave me insight into the scientific methods as well as politics and dynamics of organizations and work groups.