EDUC offers three PhD and Postdoc Retreats, designed to promote professional engagement and networking among young researchers at our eight partner universities: Enhancing Professional Engagement: Upcoming PhD & Postdoc Retreats in the EDUC Alliance (educalliance.eu)
This provides a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, share insights, and enhance your research journey.
1 Retreat in 2026
New Ethical Challenges in Research (Spania)
- Host: Universitetet Jaume I
- Theme: «New Ethical Challenges in Research»
- Date: 25th to 29th of May 2026
- Application Form (nettskjema)
- Learn more about this PhD retreat (courses.educalliance.eu)
2 Retreats in 2025
AI for Research and Education (France)
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- Host: Universitety of Rennes
- Theme: «AI for Research and Eduction»
- Date: 3-7 November 2025
- Description: AI is shaping the future of knowledge and innovation. No matter your field or research topic, the growing role of AI in research, education, and career development is very likely to influence your work. This event will explore AI’s impact across all fields, from hard sciences to humanities and social sciences.
- Further reading: Unlock the potential of AI in Research & Education: Join the EDUC Seminar for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researchers (agenda.univ-rennes.fr)
Refocus, and Rediscover Balance (Czech Republic)
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Host: Masaryk University
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Theme: «Refocus, and Rediscover Balance»
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Description: Take a break from the pressures of academia and explore important topics such as well-being, work-life balance, resilience, and mindfulness. This is a unique opportunity to reconnect with yourself, gain practical tools to manage stress, and find a supportive community of like-minded young colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Invest in your mental health and return to your research with renewed clarity, motivation, and energy.
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Target audience: Young researchers from across Europe
- Date: 1 - 5 June 2025