On 13 May 2026, the first-ever European Doctoral Day will be celebrated, with the aim of establishing it as an annual event. The day seeks to highlight the central role of doctoral education in advancing scientific excellence, innovation, and societal development.
The aim of the initiative is to showcase Europe as an attractive environment for early-career researchers to pursue research and develop their careers, and to:
- showcase the diverse career opportunities and societal contributions of doctoral graduates,
- encourage master’s students to continue their career through doctoral studies,
- raise employers’ awareness of the value of a doctoral degree.
During the week of 11–17 May, all doctoral researchers and doctoral degree holders are invited to share on social media what value doctoral studies have brought to them. When posting on social media, the hashtags #EuropeanDoctoralDay and #EuroopaDoktorantidePäev may be used.
Eesti doktorikooli eestvedamisel postitatakse LinkedIN-i iga päev üks video mõne doktorandiga Eesti Maaülikoolist, Tallinna Ülikoolist, Tallinna Tehnikaülikoolist, Eesti Kunstiakadeemiast, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemiast, Estonian Business Schoolist või Tartu Ülikoolist. Videotes kirjeldavad doktorandid oma seniseid teadlastöö kogemusi.
Vaata videoid allolevatel linkidel.
University of Tartu – Elise Jalonen
Tallinn University – Stella Täht-Vaik
Estonian Academy of Arts – Katrin Kabun
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre – Peeter Margus
Estonian Business School – Nilay Rammul
Eesti Maaülikool – Triin Sellis
Tallinna Tehnikaülikool – Elli Valla
