European Doctoral Day – Shape Your PhD

13 May, 2026
Colégio Almada Negreiros - Auditorium A14, Level -1
14h00

On 13th May, the European Doctoral Day is celebrated, a European initiative that highlights the value of doctoral training and the impact of PhD graduates on innovation, scientific development, and social progress.

The initiative brings together European networks and institutions active in doctoral education, with the aim of inspiring future researchers, raising employers’ awareness of the value of doctoral qualifications, and showcasing the diversity of career paths that a PhD can lead to.

Programme

1:30 PM- 2:00PM | Accreditation and Registration

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Opening Session

Rector of NOVA University of Lisbon, Paulo Pereira

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Roundtable

Navigating the Doctoral Journey: Challenges Through the Student Lens.

3:05 PM – 4:00 PM | Roundtable

Beyond the PhD: Career Paths

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | PhD Networking: build connections.

Networking activities and Coffee break

 

NOVA University Lisbon joins this celebration and invites the entire academic community—students, faculty, researchers, alumni, and partners—to take part in the activities dedicated to this day. The event will be held in person and in English.

The registration deadline is 6 May, and prior registration is mandatory, by completing the form.

More information on the website.

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