University of Verona showcases METEOR at SIPED National Conference 2026 in Turin
From 22–24 January 2026, the University of Verona (UNIVR) presented the METEOR project at the SIPED National Conference in Turin, Italy. The conference theme—“The University of the Future, the Future of the University”—offered a timely setting to discuss how doctoral education can evolve to support societal needs.
During the session, UNIVR highlighted METEOR’s focus on strengthening transversal competences for doctoral candidates and early career researchers, and on advancing socially responsible research practices. The presentation invited dialogue on how collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches can help redefine the university’s public role and increase the impact of research beyond academia.
Media: Position 1 (optional) – Conference webpage
Event details
Content Link: https://www.siped.it/convegno-nazionale-siped-2026-torino/
Highlights from the presentation
UNIVR used the conference as an outreach opportunity to share METEOR with the Italian pedagogy community, encouraging discussion on doctoral training models that better prepare researchers for interdisciplinary teamwork and social impact.
Key message: Doctoral education can be a lever for societal impact—when transversal skills, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning are embedded in training pathways.
Links
Convegno Nazionale Siped 2026 – Torino
Keywords
METEOR, SIPED 2026, University of Verona, doctoral education, transversal competences, social responsibility, interdisciplinary research, higher education, Turin, Horizon Europe
