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The PhD journey is demanding and can present interpersonal or organizational challenges. The Academic Mediators<\/b> are impartial faculty members appointed to ensure the well-being of doctoral candidates.<\/p>\n

They provide a confidential and safe channel<\/b> to discuss conflicts with supervisors, integration issues within research groups, or interpretation of regulations. Their role is to listen without judgment and facilitate constructive dialogue to resolve issues informally, acting as a neutral third party distinct from the Coordinator and the Academic Board.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Massimiliano Coppo<\/span>Academic Mediator<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/span>How to request support.<\/strong> You can contact any of the mediators individually via email to schedule a private meeting. 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