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Quality Assurance (QA) in the Doctoral Programmes of the University of Padua is implemented in accordance with the ANVUR AVA 3 framework and the requirements of Ministerial Decree 226/2021, which mandates accredited institutions to adopt a structured system for the design, management, monitoring, and continuous improvement of doctoral training. The primary goal is to ensure a high-quality educational and research environment that supports the development of the doctoral candidates’ scientific, professional, and transversal skills, in line with the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).
Within this framework, each Doctoral Programme adopts transparent procedures for defining learning objectives and expected outcomes, plans and organizes appropriate educational and research activities consistent with its mission, monitors progress and results, and implements evidence-based improvements. Active engagement of doctoral candidates, academic staff, and the Doctoral Board is a key component of the QA cycle, together with ongoing interaction with the University Quality Assurance Office, the Internal Evaluation Group and the relevant institutional bodies.
Therefore, QA in the doctoral domain ensures rigorous and internationally recognisable training paths that fully respond to the needs of advanced research and society, supporting the continuous enhancement of the learning experience and the quality of the scientific outcomes produced.
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Definition
The Advisory Committee is a consultative body that supports the PhD Programme in monitoring and improving the overall quality of its educational, organisational, and research activities. It provides independent feedback, strategic recommendations, and external perspectives to enhance academic standards, relevance, and alignment with institutional and societal needs.
Composition
The Advisory Committee is composed of:
Internal academic members, appointed by the PhD Programme, with expertise relevant to the programme’s scientific and educational areas;
External experts, from academia, research institutions, or professional fields, ensuring an independent and qualified perspective;
Doctoral student representatives, appointed or selected according to programme regulations, ensuring the inclusion of doctoral candidates’ perspectives.
Prof. Elisabetta Ghedin
Coordinator of the Curriculum “Wellbeing and Sustainability”
Prof. Natascia Bobbo
Coordinator of the Curriculum “Pedagogia”.
Prof. Matteo Cornacchia
PhD Programme Mediator.
Dr. Marianne Grace Araneta
PhD Alumni – Learning Designer and Project Manager at AEQUILIBRA SRL.
Dr. Beatrice Doria
PhD Alumni – Adjunct Professor and Coordinator of PhD Online Learning.
Dr. Giorgia Slaviero
PhD Student
Prof. Juliana E. Raffaghelli
PhD Programme Coordinator
