Transversal and transferable skills training for engineering PhD/doctoral candidates

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2018-12-31

Authors

José Coelho Rodrigues (Author) FEUP; Freitas, AC (Author) FEUP; P. J. V. Garcia (Author) FEUP; Maia,C (Author) FCUP; Marie-Pierre Favre (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: 3rd International Conference of the Portuguese Society for Engineering Education, CISPEE 2018

3rd International Conference of the Portuguese Society for Engineering Education, CISPEE 2018

27 June 2018 through 29 June 2018

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PEP-UP - PhDs Enhanced for Prospects- ErasmUs Plus

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Authenticus ID: P-00Q-765

DOI: 10.1109/cispee.2018.8593472

Abstract (EN): Doctoral programmes are facing several challenges in modern societies. The societal role of the University, funded by the state, requires it to: a) increase the offer and admission of third cycle students; b) to reach industry/companies expectations; c) to ensure reasonable employability prospects for the PhD candidates. With the current demography, most candidates can only find a job in industry/companies. Therefore, significant pressure is being put on doctoral programmes to include transferable skills in their curriculum. This paper presents a course "Fit for Industry?" aiming at filling this need. The course design methodology is presented in detail. It includes: a) the involvement of industry since its inception; b) the joint identification of a small number of key competencies to be addressed; c) the inclusion of assessment and feedback mechanisms in its design; d) an immersive and international dimension. It was found that the course had a profound impact on the candidates' perceptions of industry and valued by industry participants. Other stakeholders, such as PhD supervisors, also had a positive perception. The paper concludes with recommendations for those willing to replicate the course locally.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

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No. of pages: 6