UniDistance Suisse Joins the European PRIDE Network

UniDistance Suisse has become a member of the European PRIDE network (Professionals in Doctoral Education), an organization dedicated to the development and advancement of doctoral education in Europe and beyond. This membership reflects the institution’s desire to further consolidate its commitment to high-quality doctoral training.

PRIDE’s mission is to represent professionals in doctoral education and to support the evolution of practices in this field. The network aims to become a point of reference both for stakeholders in the sector and for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of doctoral studies, with the central goal of continuously improving doctoral education.

Ahmad Zein Assi, Head of the Research Support Unit at UniDistance Suisse, highlights the importance of this membership: “By joining PRIDE, UniDistance Suisse strengthens its commitment to excellence in doctoral education. As a member of a network of leading institutions, we seek to pool our expertise and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to support early-career researchers, while also helping to establish new standards in doctoral training.”