As part of the PhDGOV capacity-building programme, delegations conducted study visits to leading European universities, gaining practical insights into doctoral governance, supervision, quality assurance, and industry collaboration. Visits to Vrije Universiteit Brussel highlighted digitalisation and stakeholder engagement, KTH Royal Institute of Technology showcased structured doctoral training and strong industry integration, and RWTH Aachen demonstrated large-scale research infrastructure and academia–industry partnerships. Collectively, these visits provided comparative models and best practices that informed institutional reforms and strengthened the capacity of Palestinian universities to enhance doctoral education systems.
Study Visits to European Partner Universities
PhDGOV Project Showcased at UNIMED Week in Brussels
The PhDGOV project was presented at UNIMED Week in Brussels on January 28, 2026, by Dr. Adli Saleh to an international audience of academic and research institutions, highlighting its role in improving doctoral program governance in Palestinian universities through enhanced supervision, quality assurance, and alignment with European standards; the presentation generated strong interest, opened opportunities for collaboration across the Euro-Mediterranean region, and reinforced the project’s international visibility as an Erasmus+ co-funded initiative supporting academic reform and cooperation.
Steering Committee
The PhDGOV Steering Committee met in Brussels on January 20, 2026, at Vrije Universiteit Brussel to review project progress, assess the outcomes of the capacity-building programme and study visits, and ensure alignment with project objectives. Discussions covered training effectiveness, institutional engagement, administrative and financial management, and compliance with Erasmus+ requirements, while also focusing on planning the next phase through the implementation of institutional action plans in Palestinian universities. The meeting emphasized dissemination and sustainability, highlighting the role of national stakeholders in scaling impact, and reaffirmed the consortium’s commitment to advancing doctoral education governance through coordinated, evidence-based reforms aligned with European best practices.
Capacity Building
The PhDGOV project successfully concluded a three-day in-person capacity-building programme in Brussels (January 19–21, 2026) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, bringing together European experts, Palestinian universities, and national education stakeholders to address doctoral education reform. The programme covered key areas such as PhD governance, supervision, quality assurance, research ethics, and funding, while enabling participants to develop institutional action plans aimed at improving doctoral programmes in their universities. Through structured sessions, discussions, and presentations, participants gained practical insights into European models and produced concrete reform roadmaps, positioning the project for its next implementation phase and contributing to sustainable improvements in doctoral education in Palestine.
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