Organized by the E³UDRES² – Ent-r-e-novators project, alongside the Politehnica University of Timișoara, the first PhD Summer School of the Alliance offers students and early-stage researchers a unique opportunity to enhance understanding and skills in Open Policies.
The Summer School in a nutshell
Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and hands-on activities, students will learn how to develop and apply open policies that enhance accessibility, collaboration, and innovation in academia. Hosted in Timișoara, Romania, at the Politehnica University of Timișoara Conference Center, this modular program combines lectures and hands-on activities, equipping early-stage researchers with the knowledge and practical skills to develop and implement effective open policies within their respective fields. The PhD Summer School on Open Practices in Higher Education 2025 marks the inaugural edition of this intensive 5-day program designed for early-stage researchers (Master’s and PhD students) and researchers eager to explore the landscape of Open Education (OE), Open Access (OA), Open Science (OS), and Open Innovation (OI).
Programme
The Summer School programme covers the core principles and practical applications of Open policies across various domains. Participants will explore key concepts, analyze real-world case studies, and engage in hands-on activities to develop their open policy frameworks and everyday practices. PhD students will have the possibility to present their research and gain insights into how open access and open science can help and support them.
The program will consist of 3 hours of sessions in the morning, each featuring a presentation by a speaker followed by 3 hours of afternoon interactive, hands-on activities. The curriculum is structured around the following key topics:
Speakers
This year’s Summer School features a lineup of specialists and thought leaders sharing insights and experiences on Open practices, offering extensive knowledge from academia, research, and policy, while providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field.
Diana Andone | Politehnica University Timisoara | Romania | The use of AI in Open Education, OER production, AI use in research and Science |
Sílvia Couvaneiro | Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal | Portugal | Open Education pedagogies and practices |
Agnese Davidsone | Vidzeme UAS | Latvia | Ethical Aspects in Open Science |
Sara Gilissen | UC Leuven-Limburg UAS | Belgium | Open Innovation |
Tassillo Pelegrini | St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences | Austria | Open Data |
Klaudia Polgar | MATE - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Hungary | Open data & FAIR |
Silviu Vert | Politehnica University Timisoara | Romania | Open Science, Open Innovation Tools |
Vlad Mihaescu | Politehnica University Timisoara | Romania | MOOCs |
Radu Vasiu | Politehnica University Timisoara | Romania | Open Publishing |
Participation & costs
Each E³UDRES² partner institution is encouraged to send Master’s students, PhD students, researchers, and academic staff, free of charge. The Summer School is open to participants from E³UDRES² partner institutions and sister projects, as well as participants from other EU countries.
➝ Funding for traveling and accommodation is available through Erasmus+ mobility & staff training from your institution.
