European Doctoral Day
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) participates in European Doctoral Day , a Europe-wide initiative held annually on May 13th, starting in 2026, within the framework of Europe Month.
This day was established to highlight the fundamental role of the doctorate and doctoral training in driving scientific excellence, innovation, and social progress, both within and outside the academic sphere.
The primary goals of European Doctoral Day are:
- Inspire European and international students to pursue doctoral studies
- Increase recognition of doctoral skills and competencies among employers
- Showcase the diversity of career paths and the social impact of PhD holders
This initiative also reinforces key elements defining the European Research Area, such as the European origins of the research-based doctoral training model, the wide variety of doctoral opportunities, and the continent's cultural and scientific richness.
The UPC joins this movement by organizing its own activities that highlight the doctoral research developed at the university.
More Information:
- Current edition at the UPC Doctoral School: https://doctorat.upc.edu/en/doctoral-candidates/european-doctoral-day-may-13/european-doctoral-day-2026
- Map of European events: https://eurodocday.org
Networks involved in the Coordination Committee:
- Coimbra Group - Europe’s oldest university network,
- European University Association - Council for Doctoral Education,
- Euraxess network,
- Eurodoc - European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers,
- FOREU4ALL - An initiative of the European University Alliance,
- League of European Research Universities - Doctoral Studies Policy Group,
- MCAA - The Marie Curie Alumni Association,
- Pride Network - The european network for professionals in doctoral education,
- ANDES - Association Nationale des Docteurs,
- French ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space
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