25 June 2025  |  This episode tells the story of the Candidate Support Programme (CSP) - an initiative to support EQE candidates across Europe. CSP coaches Anna Valborg Guðmundsdóttir, Renata Osolnik, Katerina Hartvichova, Oana Boncea and CSP participants* Katerina Smiljkovikj,  Bostjan Japelj, Ana Maria Petculescu and Marta Szczygieł share how the CSP helps overcome barriers, fosters inclusion, and strengthens the patent profession. Discover what it means to join — or support — the next generation.

*We would also like to expressly thank the other numerous candidates whose testimonials could not be included in this episode due to its limited length.

Credits:
Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning

Music used in this episode: Listen by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/ekqz1 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Road In The Forest by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/jrJT8 -- License: Creative Commons 0, Dunes by Andrewkn -- https://shorturl.at/noG35 -- License: Creative Commons 0Musical Ambient - I (Piano).wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/697879/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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