8th EUA-CDE Annual Meeting The Future of Doctoral Education Where do we go from here? An introduction to Doctoral Education

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1 8th EUA-CDE Annual Meeting The Future of Doctoral Education Where do we go from here? An introduction to Doctoral Education Dr. Paule Biaudet Institute of Doctoral Education University Pierre and Marie Curie

2 Welcome to the network! A creative but challenging position Challenges constantly from all sides But intellectual and human satisfaction of advancing professionals and organisational development «Job requirements»: endurance, patience, discreet combativity, clarity of purpose and immense flexibility Benefits of the network Sharing practice Interactive ideas Support

3 UPMC : the leading French Scientific and Medical University Key figures 100 Research laboratories 20 Doctoral Schools 3500 Doctoral Candidates 700 Theses per year 6200 Teaching staff 10% of the French Doctorate Holders in hard sciences Scientific, professional and social responsability!

4 Doctoral Education at UPMC An innovative umbrella structure (first in France) co-ordinating the 20 doctoral schools. A dedicated Training and Career Department for doctoral candidates, doctorate holders and supervisors Partnerships with «outside world» representatives among which UPMC doctorate Holders Member of a university Consortium with its own Doctoral education umbrella structure No magic, many years of work and combativity!

5 Several European Projects EUA Doctoral Prohramme project ProComDoc Tempus Kiev Tempus Maghreb Different cultures, different contexts, different needs Humility!

6 One goal, different routes To be preserved

7 Progressive «innovation» 20 years ago : context and problems The French specificity : university vs «schools» Doctorate holders not recognised by companies as good professionals A long path beginning before Bologna process and French laws A pionner dedicated service for biologists Extension to all disciplines Creation of the Career and Training Department Creation of the Institute of Doctoral Education In progress : extension to the consortium

8 The main steps to employment New job market knowledge Information sources; trades, businesses and jobs discovery Understanding of recruitement issues and procedures Understanding job opportunities Professional network development Clear motivations and project Identification of values, motivation Accordingly : trade, entreprise and job choice Career evolution potential Skills analysis and development Personal and professional experiences and related skills Skills expected in the target job Skills development plan Network development For information about job market, jobs in the preparation stage For cooptation in the active searching stage For the future position

9 Our philosophy Step n Vocational project in practice Development of related skills, knowledge and networks Step 1 Vocational project awareness

10 Tangible results Efficacity of professional integration Rapidity Volume Job quality and diversity Beneficiary satisfaction Scientific identity

11 Supervisors «training» Objectives Provide information on the recent changes in doctoral education and institutional policy Articulate management of the PhD project trajectory and young researchers professional development Foster systemic vision of doctoral education and doctoral candidate recruitment as integral part of the team/lab scientific and human project Accompany Supervisors to bear their heavy workload and responsibilities Provide space to share and get support from colleagues

12 Resulting lessons (1) Keys to success Self-motivation Supportive partnerships Dynamism of beneficiaries Capacity to target relevant information while interfacing Capturing relevant context opportunities Capacity to build an operative program Development of win-win relationships

13 Resulting lessons (2) Vigilance factors Identify possible resistance and probable bases Convince people of the way change benefits them Respect and reconcile different cultures Always dare to ask for a bigger budget to be sure to cover your minimum!!! Keep a sense of the history of the project to obtain fulfilment on many points if phase by phase

14 Your main ennemy but a potential asset : resistance Keys to success: subtle balance between «innovation» and respect for the existing Analyse needs, potentials and possible resistance in your specific context Analyse any resistance to better accompany the change

15 The role of network and exchange Keys to success: subtle balance between innovation and respect for the existing Analyse needs, potentials and possible resistance in the context Analyse any resistance to better accompany the change

16 Thank you for your attention and my best wishes!

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18 Welcome! The network Appréhender les différents facteurs d'une insertion professionnelle réussie Acquérir les connaissances de base relatives aux différentes phases de la recherche d'emploi et mettre en place des stratégies adaptées à court terme Découvrir le marché de l'emploi et les acteurs du recrutement Objectifs du séminaire Replacer la mission des chercheurs dans la construction du monde de demain Découvrir la diversité des carrières professionnelles possibles Comprendre la nécessité d anticiper pour optimiser l évolution de sa vie professionnelle Découvrir l apport spécifique des ateliers dans la construction de son projet professionnel