The (opens in a new window)Irish Universities Association (IUA) Deans of Graduate Studies, in association with (opens in a new window)Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and Maynooth University, will host their annual symposium on doctoral supervision at Maynooth University on 12th June 2025. This year’s conference theme is “Reflecting on Doctoral Supervision: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions".

The symposium provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the evolution and future of doctoral education 20 years on from the introduction of the (opens in a new window)Salzburg Principles. Keynote presentations will address the challenges and opportunities of GenAI for doctoral research and building resilience through collaborative research practices. Additionally, the event will launch a new IUA guidance document, Guidance for Viva Voce Examiners and Supports for Doctoral Candidates requiring Access Accommodations.