Research Celebration of 217 new doctors Friday 8 March the stage was set for another solemn celebration of these new PhDs, on the same day as International Women’s Day. Research Celebration of 217 new doctors on 8 March Since July 2023, 217 people have completed their doctoral degrees at NTNU, and on Friday 8 March the stage is set for another solemn celebration of these new PhDs, on the same day as International Women’s Day.