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 is a two-day networking event for all ICO members organised every two years, and is designed to immerse you in the research projects currently being carried out. It offers opportunities to exchange ideas, spark discussion, and gain fresh insights through interactive workshops.
Join a panel discussion on Thursday morning and workshops on the Friday morning. You can take part in the Meet-your-Theme Group lunch to explore future ICO courses and events. In both afternoons, the PhD-presentation sessions will give you a supportive environment in which the PhD members refine their skills, with ICO Fellows chairing the sessions and contributing as discussants. On Thursday evening we invite you to unwind during the informal social gathering.
If you do not already have accommodation nearby, we suggest staying in a nearby hotel to be present for the full programme as well as the social programme on Thursday evening. Information regarding available hotels and hostels can be found on our website.
The presentation sessions
Across both afternoons, presentation sessions will give PhD candidates a supportive environment in which to refine their skills, with ICO Fellows chairing the sessions and contributing as discussants.
For all presentation sessions it is required to send in a paper and an abstract 1 March 2026 at the latest abstract using the submission form. All papers will be accepted automatically.
More information about the different presentation types and how to prepare for the sessions can be found on the website, on the pages on Presentations.
PhDs can also join the ICO GSS as an observer.
In case you are not ready to present your work or if you have already done so in previous years, you are warmly invited to join us at the GSS as an observer. Join us to meet up with your ICO-peers and enjoy the opportunity to learn from all presentations, discussions and workshops. Be aware that no ECTS are awarded to PhD members who attend the Spring School as observer.
Registration and deadlines
- Registration is open from mid-December until 1 March, 2026.
- Are you presenting? Submit your paper and abstract by 1 March at the latest using the submission form.
Do you want to attend, but cannot attend both days? No problem! You can also register for just one day, although full time PhD members are expected to join us for the full event.
More information about the GSS can be found on the GSS2026-website. We look forward to seeing you there.
The organisation committee,
Chris Witteveen (PhD RUG)
Emma Oudheusden (PhD UvA)
Johannes Serfontein (PhD OU)
Robert-Jan Korteland (PhD UU, HU)
Caroline Vonk (ICO)