PhD Defence Sevinç Göksen
16 September 2026 | 11 AM – 12.30 PM CET | Aula – Oude Lutherse kerk, Singel 411 in Amsterdam – Dutch below – Sevinç Gökşen (University of Amsterdam) will defend the thesis ‘Collaborative learning tasks to enhance students’ mathematical modelling proficiency’. Supervisor is Prof….
PhD Defence Christine van Nooijen
On Friday 18 September 2026 at 13:00 hours exactly, Christine van Nooijen (Erasmus University Rotterdam) will defend her thesis “See What I Mean? Understanding and Supporting Expert-Novice Interactions in Learning Complex Visual Tasks.”: All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation…
PhD Defence Josine Görtzen
On Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:00 hours exactly, Josine Görtzen (Eindhoven University of Technology) will defend her thesis “Professional development of secondary school teachers in facilitating feedback dialogues and student reflection”. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation…
PhD defence Louise David
On 18 May, 2026, at 10:00 hours exactly, Louise David (Maastricht University) will defend her PhD entitled: ‘The Effort to Change: Understanding and Supporting Students’ Sustainable Use of Effective Learning Strategies’ You’re most welcome to join the defence in Maastricht, or online.
PhD Defence Nina Hosseini
On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 14:00 hours exactly, Nina Hosseini (University of Amsterdam) will defend her thesis ‘Teachers resisting structural inequality: Educators navigating the challenges of social justice-oriented teacher education.’ All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation ceremony…
PhD Defence Fieke Ophuis-Cox
On Friday, 27 March 2026 at 13.30 hours exactly, Fieke Ophuis-Cox (Open Universiteit) will defend her thesis ‘The reach of retrieval. Exploring Retrieval Practice in Authentic Primary School Classrooms’. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation ceremony at the …
PhD Defence Tessa Slim
On Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:45 hours exactly, Tessa Slim (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) will defend her thesis “What Science needs?”. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation ceremony at the Auditorium of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, at the Boelelaan 1105,…
PhD Defence Marloes Vreekamp
On Thursday 2 April, 2026 at 15:30 hours exactly, Marloes Vreekamp (Wageningen University) will defend her thesis “Unravelling teacher development: exploring the mechanisms, conditions and continuity of teacher learning in pedagogical development programmes in higher education”. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present…
PhD Defence Anita Emans
On Friday 20 March at 12:15 hours exactly, Anita Emans (Utrecht University) will defend her dissertation ‘Teacher agency development within the dynamics of a dual learning context: Navigating aspirations and practices’. Prior to the defence, Emans will give a layman’s talk starting at 12:00 hours. All ICO…
PhD Defence Anja Schoots
On Tuesday 10 March, 2026 at 14:30 hours exactly, Anja Schoots (Leiden University) will defend her thesis In de klas met kompas. Student agency als leidend principe in het curriculum van het voortgezet onderwijs. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the…