The Professional Development Committee of the Doctoral School was set up to:

• organise training for the development of cross-disciplinary research skills for doctoral research and other skills that enhance the professional career development of doctoral graduates
• organise training for the supervision of doctoral research
• evaluate the quality of teaching in cross-disciplinary training activities
• encourage and facilitate participation of those involved in doctoral research in Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) with appropriate public and private organisations
• take into account the University’s policies on doctoral grants and scholarships and suggest strategies for improving efficiency, and
• manage other professional development matters related to the delivery of doctoral studies that are not assigned to other offices.
  
  

Term of appointment:
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Composition of the Committee

Chair
Professor Inġ. Simon Fabri, Pro-Rector for Research & Knowledge Transfer

Vice-Chair
Professor Inġ. Maurice Apap, Director of the Doctoral School

Members
Deputy Director of the Doctoral School
Inġ. Michelle Cortis, Director for Corporate Research & Knowledge Transfer
Professor Joseph Cacciottolo, Pro-Rector for Academic Affairs
Dr James Cilia, Director, Office for Professional Academic Conduct
Dr Ingrid Galea, Senate appointee
Dr Belinda Gambin, Senate appointee
Director for Research Support Services
Academic Registrar (acting also as secretary)
Ms Analisa Scerri (Student Representative) 27.03.2025 - 26.03.2027
Student Representative - vacant

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