Celebrating the 10th anniversary of EUA-CDE, the Meeting highlights diversity as an enduring characteristic and strength of doctoral education in ;

Doctoral education across Europe reflects the diversity of European higher education and research systems and the changes that have taken place in the doctoral education landscape over the last decade. These include higher participation rates, continued internationalisation, the organisational variety of doctoral programmes and diverse backgrounds of doctoral candidates. This landscape offers opportunities for enhancing mutual learning and collaboration.

This year’s Annual Meeting coincides with the 10th anniversary of EUA-CDE. The focus will be on  exploring the ways in which embracing diversity in doctoral education contributes to promoting research excellence, innovation and improved career opportunities for doctoral ;

Another key element will be the presentation and discussion of the results of a major study on the organisation of doctoral education in Europe that EUA-CDE has been carrying out over the last year. Finally, given the growing importance of the internationalisation of doctoral education, we will also seek to provide an international perspective on our various European agendas.