Webinar on Double Degrees in Doctoral Education in an Indo-Finnish Context
When
Where
The webinar is beneficial for academics and researchers at large from India and Finland to understand the common practices and important agreements involved in developing dual degrees in doctoral education. It also helps to recognize possible challenges and best practices in developing joint programmes, especially in the doctoral education.
The intended outcomes of this webinar are,
- Developing a deeper understanding of models, possibilities, and challenges to develop joint doctoral education and
- Creating close connections among service/academic peers interested in developing joint doctoral education
Please register through the link by 12.00 EET on 8.2.23. We will send you the calendar invitation following your registration. If you are already a part of FICORE email lists or FICORE Teams channel, you do not have to register separately.
Programme
| Time (EET) | Time (IST) | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00 | 12.30 |
Welcome and setting the context. Kit Srinivasan, Coordinator-FICORE |
| 9.05 | 12.35 |
Piloting a Double Degree between Aalto University School of Science & IIT Madras Keynote from Professor Robin Ras, Aalto University School of Science |
| 9.15 | 12.45 | Q&A |
| Essential Agreements for Double Degree Arrangements | ||
| 9.20 | 12.50 |
Introduction to Joint Doctoral Partnerships (JDPs) Vani Samuel, Senior Executive Officer - University Partnerships, IIT Madras |
| 9.35 | 13.05 |
An introduction to Cotutelles Dr. Emma Holmlund, Planning officer, Doctoral Education, Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering |
| 9.50 | 13.20 | Q&A |
| Institutional processes for establishing a Double Degree | ||
| 10.00 | 13.30 |
Process at IIT Palakkad Kavitha GR, Manager, International and Alumni Relations, IIT Palakkad |
| 10.15 | 13.45 |
Process at the University of Oulu Dr. Karita Saravesi, UniOGS coordinator, University of Oulu Graduate School |
| 10.30 | 14.00 | Q&A |
| SHORT BREAK | ||
| Best practice models | ||
| 10.40 | 14.10 |
IIT Delhi’s experience with Joint Ph.D. programs with UQ and NCTU Prof. Shantanu Roy, Institute Chair Professor, Coordinator, IIT Abu Dhabi, IIT Delhi |
| 10.55 | 14.25 |
Framework Cotutelle agreement with Unite! the European University Network Dr. Minna Söderqvist, Service Manager-Doctoral Education, Aalto University |
| Challenges and resolutions in Double Degree Arrangements | ||
| 11.10 | 14.40 |
Learnings from JDPs with European Partners Snigdha Sharma, Lead Program Administrator- Global Research Activities, Office of Global Engagement, IIT Madras |
| 11.25 | 14.55 |
Challenges with Cotutelles and Solutions- Experiences from the University of Helsinki Maija Tiippana-Usvasalo, Education Coordinator, Doctoral studies/Cotutelles, University of Helsinki Doctoral Study Services |
| 11.40 | 15.05 | Q&A/Open discussions |
| 12.00 | 15.30 | End of Programme |
FICORE (Finnish Indian Consortia for Research and Education) is a network of higher education institutions from Finland and India collaborating in diverse fields of science and technology. The main aim of FICORE is to provide a foundation for stakeholders in higher education, industries, policy, and research from Finland and India to engage in meaningful and impactful joint initiatives that benefit the society at large. FICORE is one of the eight ‘Global Networks’ initiated and supported by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The Global Networks support the Finnish higher education institutions to enhance the global dimension in their strategies and promote excellence in key research areas together with international partners.