GrACe

European Doctoral Day

Across Europe, where science and research are core values, May 13th is now celebrated as European Doctoral Day — a day to highlight the vital role of doctoral education and the impact of doctoral graduates as key agents of innovation. A day to recognize their role in helping society navigate a rapidly changing world and in shaping Europe’s scientific, economic, industrial, and technological future.

European Doctoral Day is designed to:

• Inspire European and international students to pursue doctoral education,
• Increase employers’ awareness and recognition of doctoral qualifications,
• Showcase the diverse career paths and societal contributions of doctoral graduates.

Join us in celebrating European Doctoral Day! In the week surrounding May 13, many universities across Europe are hosting events — you can be part of it. Here you can find a wide range of events!

We’re celebrating too – join us!

At Bielefeld University, we are proud to be part of European Doctoral Day. Celebrate with us and take part in a workshop dedicated to a topic that truly matters: mental health during the doctoral journey. Supporting doctoral researchers is a key priority for us, and we warmly invite all doctoral researchers at Bielefeld University to join this session.

Event details

European Doctoral Day at Bielefeld University: Mental Health, Recognition, and Sustainable Doctoral Pathways
Lecturer: Zita Deptolla (GrACe / Mental Health Management)
Date: 13 May 2026, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Online

Here you can find more information about our event and how to register.

We look forward to celebrating European Doctoral Day with you!