Concepts & International Standards
In a research context, transferable skills are "skills learned in one context (for example research) that are useful in another (for example future employment whether that is in research, business, etc). They enable subject- and research-related skills to be applied and developed effectively. Transferable skills may be acquired through training or through work experience."
(Definition by "Research Careers in Europe Landscape and Horizons. A report by the ESF member Organization Forum on Research Careers", 2009, p. 4)
The Transferable Skills program at the University of Basel was developed according to the Bologna Process and the courses are based on the ECTS standards. The course program is constantly evaluated and improved and, especially with regard to the needs of the target group, adapted and expanded.
Here you find a general overview of the transferable skills core areas.
The program is based on the following international standards and guidelines:
Links & Downloads
- LERU – Good Practice Elements in Doctoral Training, ADVICE PAPER (2014)
- Joint Position Paper by the Swiss Universities on the Doctorate (2014) (PDF, 916 KB)
- Vitae – Researcher Development Framework (2011)
- EU – Principles for Innovative Doctoral Training (2011)
- EUA – Salzburg II, Recommendations (2010)
- Research Careers in Europe Landscape and Horizons. A report by the ESF Member Organization Forum on Research Careers (2009) (PDF, 2 MB)
- Salzburg Principles (2005)
