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…
Join 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…
Learn MoreEffective Teaching for the Future Summer School
From 6 to 10 July, SumSET is hosting its Second SummerSchool at the University of Groningen, bringing together masters and PhD students, teachers, researchers, and educational practitioners together to discuss from the disciplines of teacher education, teacher effectiveness, curriculum and educational design, psychology of…
Learn MorePhD 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…
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