When does academia flourish?
Good science is not just about research. It revolves around the people who carry it out — PhD students, their supervisors, research teams — and about the faculties and HR departments that create the conditions in which they can flourish.
We believe that growth arises where people feel seen in what they are already good at, and where there is room to learn together — especially in relationships that are often intensive and long-term, such as those between PhD candidate and supervisor, or within a research team.
Our Meerkat for Universities-portfolio translates this vision to hands-on programs that are embedded in the daily practice of the university: High workload, changing standards of scientific success, and the often intensive, long-term relationships within research groups.
Whether you are a Graduate School, an HR department or a faculty board — Meerkat for Universities is your partner in development.
Our programmes for PhD candidates, supervisors and faculties
PhD Skills
Academic Leadership
Effective Collaboration
As Director of the Graduate School of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology, I consider it essential that PhD candidates and academic supervisors develop not only strong scientific and technical expertise, but also the interpersonal skills required for effective collaboration and supervision. The Triangle Tuning Program (TTP) provided practical tools, valuable insights, and a shared framework that significantly improved communication and working relationships within our academic community.
