Education
The ICO educational programme provides a conceptual basis and organizing framework with the aim of supporting PhD candidates to develop themselves to the highest possible level of professional researcher in the field of education and training. To this end, ICO establishes formal educational structures…
Theme Groups
The different elements in the ICO mission lead to the organization of the research programme into ‘thematic groups’. These thematic groups can be regarded as Special Interest Groups. The thematic groups are responsible for the organization of ICO’s thematic courses and also contribute to…
ICO Membership
Institutes of fourteen Dutch and Belgian universities participate in ICO. These universities constitute the inter-university graduate school ICO. To become a member of ICO, you have be appointed at one of the ICO universities, and should be employed in a faculty or institute participating…
ICO GSS 2026: Do not forget to register!
Registration is open until the 1st of March 16-17 April 2026, Utrecht University,website: https://gss2026.ico-education.nl/ We are pleased to invite all ICO members to ICO’s networking event: the ICO Graduate Spring School 2026 (GSS 2026), taking place on 16–17 April 2026 at Utrecht University. The GSS…
Learn MoreReminder: the ICO Monitor
Every new year it is time for ICO to check if our PhD members are doing okay, by asking you all to fill in “The ICO PhD Monitor 2025”. We would truly appreciate it if you would complete the monitor before 15 February, 2026. We…
Learn MoreJoin us at the ICO GSS2026-opening session: A panel discussion on networking
Do you ever wonder how other researchers have build their extensive networks? Or how you can expand your network with people who can contribute to your research? Join the opening session at the ICO GSS, where you can engage in conversation with our panel: The discussion…
Learn MoreUpdate on the ICO GSS2026-group dinner!
Good news: As many of you have already indicated you would be interested in joining a group dinner, we have decided to make it happen: After the drinks on Thursday afternoon at Grand Café LIVING, we have the opportunity to stay, and enjoy a…
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