"FEUP is well invested in supporting the doctoral process of our PhD students, as well as in promoting a smooth transition to their career paths. They are the future industry and higher institutions leaders and so, most valued persons. It was a natural step for the Teaching and Learning Lab of FEUP to join the PRIDE network, where we can meet with other professionals in doctoral education and learn from each other. The workshop and conferences organized by PRIDE excel in every aspect. We are very happy to have joined PRIDE and look forward to meeting you soon."

“Being part of the PRIDE network helped me reflect on my role as a doctoral training officer and share with peers reflections on my daily professional challenges but also achievements”

"PRIDE Association gives us the opportunity to exchange ideas on doctoral education, transferable skills trainings, best practice recommendations in doctoral training and supervision as well as on issues related to postdocs. It is a great place to meet peers from different universities across Europe, get inspired by others' ideas and best practices as well as to generate new ideas and engage in new cooperations."

"Doctoral education is of high relevance in Southern Mediterranean countries and needs to be further developed. Being in the PRIDE Network for UNIMED - Mediterranean Universities Union - is the way to better support administrative staff in doctoral education, PhD supervisors and external stakeholders of our membership, to contribute to develop a Mediterranean Generation."

"The network provides a unique platform to share best practices and increase the overall training capacity through shared resources. It has been a pleasure to participate in the events, they provided ideal opportunities to reflect about the future of doctoral training and career development services for researchers. As a result, we were able to co-create new modules and change local policies. Furthermore, the network stands out through its high quality exchanges in a friendly and informal atmosphere, making it a pleasure to extend your network of both colleagues and friends.”

"I am a Talent Development Advisor, involved in soft skills training development for PhDs and Post-Docs. I have joint Pride Network to share best practices and ideas with colleagues at international level."

"Administrative site of academic world represents a special kind of area of expertise. I am glad to see this network of professionals grow and to have the option to meaningfully share information regarding doctoral study and its challenges with my international colleagues."

"I see the PRIDE-network as an opportunity to broaden my professional experience and to get in touch with colleagues of other universities. It is a great opportunity to make the potential of professional staff in doctoral education more visible.”"

"For more than twenty years, through my training, consulting and support activities for doctoral students, supervisors and institutions, I have worked so that professionals trained by research can benefit from their specific skills all of the society."

PRIDE - JOINING , STAYING, DISSEMINATING
"I've joined PRIDE out of curiosity and because I truly believed (still do) that HE Professionals are pillars in our institutions. I've satayed because I've found a solid group of both competent and enthousiastic people. I keep on disseminating PRIDE because a sound project deserves to be known."

"I am glad to be part of PRIDE network as the first member from Romania. I honestly believe that higher education is one of the most important pillars of a healthy society and EDUCATION can make a difference in every country progress. PRIDE offers a unique opportunity to discuss and share new ideas and talk about standards and practices on doctoral education at European level."