Vol.17 Issue 2 – Towards healthy doctoral systems
Towards healthy doctoral ecosystems: Key enabling factors discussed at the 2022 Doctoral Programmes Conference
At the 2022 EFMD Doctoral Programmes Conference (DPC), the general theme was the development of healthy doctoral ecosystems and the importance of networks and networking for doctoral graduates and programmes.
Read MoreAcademic partners in a city-wide doctoral ecosystem
How can a doctoral programme leverage local academic partnerships and interact with peers in the local community? The way such collaborations are organised remains a relative blind spot in doctoral education management.
Read MoreFour dimensions of an interdisciplinary doctoral ecosystem
How do we create doctoral ecosystems that foster an interdisciplinary identity in researchers? While the case for interdisciplinarity is well-rehearsed in theory, developing a way for it to inform researcher development at the doctoral level is not an easy feat.
Read MoreMental health and the well-being of postgraduate researchers and supervisory staff
There are many tangible benefits for institutions in providing mental health and well-being support for their doctoral community, including supervisors.
Read MoreBuilding and maintaining trust in doctoral supervisor/supervisee relationships
For doctoral candidates, working towards their doctoral degree is a personal journey, which can be rather long and lonely – but ideally, the doctoral supervisor will be there to offer support along the way.
Read MoreBuilding diverse and inclusive doctoral ecosystems
How are doctoral ecosystems supporting the diversity, inclusion, and well-being of doctoral students? What networks, support systems, and interdependencies can enable doctoral students in business school ecosystems to feel a sense of belonging and flourish?
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