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Revised Doctoral Regulations per 1-1-2017

The Doctorate Board in its meeting of 23rd November 2016 has confirmed a number of modifications that will be in force from 1-1-2017 onwards. The most important changes are listed here.

1. Ethical formula at the ceremony.
The handing over of the doctoral diploma will be accompanied with the recital of an ethical formula by the Chair, after the laudatio by the promotor. The text is as follows (see page 40 and 41 of the Doctoral Regulations):
“Dear learned doctor […name…] Let me congratulate you also on behalf of the university with your acquired dignity. From now on you have the right to use the title of doctor. This title implies that society can rely on the quality of your judgement, that you will act with integrity and transparency, and that you will communicate independently about the results and the social relevance of your work. Value the doctoralis as an honorable distinction and a well-deserved prerogative, but always remember the obligations imposed by it, towards the scientific community and society.”

2. Language of the Doctoral certificate.
As from now the Doctoral certificate can be issued in Dutch or in English. The candidate may indicate his/her preference beforehand to the bureau of the Doctorate Board. See article 40, page 16 and Annex 2 Explanatory notes article 40, page 25.

Besides these two modifications some editorial changes have been made, as adopted in the meeting of the Doctorate Board on 23rd November 2016. The full text of the Dutch respectively English version of the Doctoral Regulations can be found on:

On behalf of the Doctorate Board,

Paul van Dijk,
Director Twente Graduate School