Annual EUA-CDE Meeting seeks to define future direction of European doctoral education, Free University Berlin, Germany (4-5 June 2010)

Doctoral education is among the most dynamic areas of higher education and research in Europe. As the latest Trends 2010 report has shown, half of Europe’s universities have now established dedicated doctoral schools, an increase of 20% in just over two years.

Doctoral schools are now becoming the norm for delivering doctoral education. At the same time, doctoral education is of crucial importance for the development of Europe’s knowledge economy. Not only is there a growing need for researchers, but PhD holders are increasingly entering management positions (outside of academia) in business and administration.

The Annual Meeting of the EUA Council for Doctoral Education will bring together those directly involved in this process: heads of doctoral schools, vice rectors and other university leaders as well as stakeholders from the European and national contexts.

It is an opportunity to share experiences and set the direction for the future of doctoral education. The outcomes of the Annual Meeting will form the basis for a common vision for doctoral education by Europe’s universities, building on the Salzburg Principles that have been the foundation of today’s reforms.

Visit the event website to register today.

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