EUA-CDE Annual Meeting 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of the Salzburg Principles

• March 24, 2025

The 2025 EUA-CDE Annual Meeting will mark the 20th anniversary of the Salzburg Principles, reflecting on two decades of progress in doctoral education while exploring future challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

Reflecting on Two Decades of Doctoral Education

Since their inception in 2005, the Salzburg Principles have served as a foundation for doctoral education across Europe, shaping policies and practices that enhance research excellence and academic training. The upcoming three-day conference will examine the principles’ long-term impact and assess how far doctoral education has progressed in line with these guiding tenets.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to hear directly from those involved in the development of the Salzburg Principles and engage in discussions on how to further unlock their potential in the coming years.

Key Themes and Discussions

The 2025 EUA-CDE Annual Meeting will feature a diverse and interactive programme, addressing some of the most pressing issues in doctoral education today. Key topics include:

• Geopolitical Impact on Research – Discussions on knowledge security, dual-use research, and global challenges affecting academia.
• Doctoral Programmes & Competitiveness – Examining the role of doctoral education in boosting Europe’s economic and technological leadership.
• Policy & Institutional Reforms – Insights into changes in institutional autonomy and research assessment and their effects on doctoral training.
• Recent Trends & Achievements – Presentation of a comprehensive study reviewing progress in doctoral education since the introduction of the Salzburg Principles.

Beyond the formal sessions, the meeting will provide ample networking opportunities, fostering dialogue and collaboration among senior academics, doctoral education professionals, postdoctoral researchers, and policymakers.

Pre-Meeting Events & Registration Details

Pre-Meeting Events – 4 June 2025

• 09:00–12:00 – National and regional EUA-CDE member meetings (self-organised; limited room availability).
• 12:30–15:30 – Three pre-meeting workshops (details available in the programme).

Registration Deadlines

• Early registration deadline: 23 April 2025
• Final registration deadline: 21 May 2025

Due to limited capacity, registration will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring balanced representation across institutions and countries.

For more details or to express interest in organising a national/regional meeting, contact info@eua-cde.org before 12 May 2025.

Join the largest annual gathering of doctoral education stakeholders in Europe and be part of shaping the future of doctoral training!