Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance (QA) in the Doctoral Programmes of the University of Padua is implemented in accordance with the ANVUR AVA 3 framework and the requirements of Ministerial Decree 226/2021, which mandates accredited institutions to adopt a structured system for the design, management, monitoring, and continuous improvement of doctoral training. The primary goal is to ensure a high-quality educational and research environment that supports the development of the doctoral candidates’ scientific, professional, and transversal skills, in line with the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).
Within this framework, each Doctoral Programme adopts transparent procedures for defining learning objectives and expected outcomes, plans and organizes appropriate educational and research activities consistent with its mission, monitors progress and results, and implements evidence-based improvements. Active engagement of doctoral candidates, academic staff, and the Doctoral Board is a key component of the QA cycle, together with ongoing interaction with the University Quality Assurance Office, the Internal Evaluation Group and the relevant institutional bodies.
Therefore, QA in the doctoral domain ensures rigorous and internationally recognisable training paths that fully respond to the needs of advanced research and society, supporting the continuous enhancement of the learning experience and the quality of the scientific outcomes produced.
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee is responsible for assisting the Coordinator in monitoring activities (analysis of the programme's educational and research programme, including research periods abroad, conference participation, and the quality and quantity of scientific production) and for engaging with PhD students (through opinion surveys, supplemented by other tools if necessary).
The Advisory Committee, chaired by the PhD Coordinator or his/her delegate, has the following minimum composition: three faculty members from the Teaching Staff, a representative of the PhD students, and a stakeholder.
The Advisory Committee provides advices and guidance regarding the PhD educational programme and the reserch of career opportunities.
Composition
Prof. Gianluigi Baldo
Prof. Rocco Coronato
Prof. Annalisa Oboe
Dr. Anna Gili (PhD student)
Dr. Ana Stefanovska (Stakeholder) 
Reserved Area
Access is granted only to members of the faculty board and advisory committee
