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…
PhD Defence Linyuan Wang
On Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 16:00 hours exactly, Linyuan Wang (Leiden University) will defend her thesis Design for Engagement in Blended Learning: Insights, Practices, and Challenges. All ICO Members are cordially invited to be present at the PhD graduation ceremony at the Academiegebouw of Leiden University….
Learn MoreJoin the ICO Lunch Meet-up at ORD 2025 in Leuven!
Are you attending ORD 2025 in Leuven? Come connect with fellow ICO members during our informal ICO Lunch Meet-up on Wednesday at 12:00 in the Jubileumzaal. It’s a great opportunity to catch up, meet new colleagues, and exchange ideas over lunch. Perfect opportunity for…
Learn MorePhD Defence Miriam Wijbenga
On Monday 19 May 2025, at 13:00 hours exactly, Miriam Wijbenga (Maastricht University) will defend her thesis ‘Challenges, Pitfalls and Opportunities: workplace learning during healthcare placement abroad.’ Abstract By investigating student’ experiences during healthcare placement in an international context, this thesis aims to give…
Learn MoreInaugural lecture Prof. Dr. Hanke Korpershoek
University of Groningen – Aula Academy Building, Broerstraat 5, Groningen Prof. dr. Hanke Korpershoek will give her inaugural lecture “De waarde van kennis voor de optimalisatie van keuzeprocessen in het onderwijs” in honor of her appointment as Professor of Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen….
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