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Internationalisation has become an increasingly important feature of doctoral education, opening up opportunities for collaboration, mobility and knowledge exchange. At the same time, universities are operating in a geopolitical landscape that brings new considerations to international collaboration.
For academic leaders, this raises questions about how to approach international cooperation in a responsible way. In addition, these developments have implications across many aspects of doctoral education – from attracting and integrating international doctoral candidates and establishing frameworks for international collaboration and research, to ensuring that doctoral candidates are adequately supported through tailored guidance and training.
The 2027 EUA-CDE Thematic Workshop will explore these questions, offering the European doctoral education community the opportunity to discuss how geopolitical change is affecting the doctoral level and how universities can navigate this challenging environment.
Through keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions, the event will offer the opportunity to exchange perspectives on universities’ strategic objectives for responsible international collaboration at doctoral level, the onboarding and integration of international doctoral candidates and ethical considerations in cross-border doctoral cooperation. Hosted by the University for Continuing Education Krems, the workshop will also explore the opportunities and challenges of doctoral education cooperation within European Universities alliances, international research security and intercultural supervision.
Over two days, participants will be invited to showcase their university’s practices and share their experiences, dive deep into emerging developments in the field and reflect on how universities can tackle challenges to responsible internationalisation in doctoral education.
Who should attend the 2027 Thematic Workshop?
Participation in this event is reserved to representatives of EUA-CDE member universities only.
It may be of interest for academic leaders, doctoral education managers and professionals, as well as doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
©UWK Campus - Skokanitsch Fotografie
Dear colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Krems for the 2027 EUA-CDE Thematic Workshop on ‘Responsible internationalisation in doctoral education’. We are delighted to host this important gathering of the European doctoral education community.
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage region Wachau, Campus Krems provides an inspiring environment for international exchange and academic collaboration. The University for Continuing Education Krems combines research, innovation and lifelong learning with a strong international outlook. With approximately 6,500 students from more than 100 countries, international collaboration is an integral part of our mission.
The theme of this workshop is highly relevant to universities across Europe. International collaboration remains essential for excellent research and doctoral education, while institutions are simultaneously navigating new challenges relating to geopolitics, research security, ethics and inclusion. Responsible internationalisation therefore requires a careful balance between openness, academic freedom and institutional responsibility. It offers valuable opportunities to strengthen research quality, foster inno-vation and create supportive environments in which doctoral candidates can thrive. As universities, we have a shared responsibility to ensure that international engagement continues to advance knowledge, mutual understanding and societal progress.
I am confident that this workshop will inspire valuable discussions, strengthen professional networks and encourage the exchange of good practices from across Europe. By bringing together diverse per-spectives and experiences, it will contribute to shaping the future of doctoral education in an increasingly interconnected world.
On behalf of the University for Continuing Education Krems, I wish you a productive workshop, stimulating conversations and an enjoyable stay in Krems.
Viktoria Weber
Rector, University for Continuing Education Krems
©Walter Skokanitsch Photography
The University for Continuing Education Krems is Austria’s leading public university for continuing education and lifelong learning. Located on Campus Krems, it shares this modern academic envi-ronment with IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems and Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences.
Situated on the banks of the Danube, the historic city of Krems an der Donau lies approximately 60 kilometres west of Vienna. As the gateway to the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Krems combines cultural heritage, scenic landscapes and excellent accessibility.
Campus Krems is one of Austria’s most important centres for higher education, research,and in-novation. Spanning more than 50,000 square metres, it brings together universities, research in-stitutions and cultural venues, including the Austrian Film Museum and the Archives of Contem-porary Arts, in one location.
Located within a carefully restored former tobacco factory, the campus blends historic industrial architecture with state-of-the-art facilities. Visitors benefit from modern teaching and research infrastructure, a variety of dining options, an arthouse cinema and convenient on-campus ac-commodation at the Kolping Campus Krems and arte Hotel Krems.
The spacious campus grounds feature landscaped green areas and public art installations, creat-ing an inspiring environment for learning, networking and international exchange. Campus Krems is well connected to Vienna and the surrounding region by public transport, making it an ideal venue for international conferences and academic events.
Learn more about Campus Krems: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/university/campus-krems.html
Further information concerning Krems' cultural offerings can be found by following this link.
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