The PhD Council of the OZSW, in collaboration with SWIP.NL (Society of Women in Philosophy) and the SMO (Stichting Maatschappij en Onderneming), organizes a Bootcamp Women in Philosophy on the Friday June 24, 2016. It is well known that women are still underrepresented in the field of academic philosophy. We not only aim to reflect on the … Continue reading Bootcamp Women in Philosophy
The OZSW announces two great events taking place later this year: 1. The ‘Nederlands-Vlaamse Filosofiedag’. This yearly event is planned on Saturday, 22 October 2016. It will be hosted by the ISVW , the ‘Internationale School voor Wijsbegeerte’ in Leusden, this year celebrating its 100th anniversary. The PhD Council of the OZSW is responsible for … Continue reading Save the dates!
As of 21 March 2016, PhD-students and junior researchers in philosophy may address the PhD-Council and/or the Scientific director in case of conflicts occurring between individual researchers and their supervisors. If necessary, the Scientific Director (Han van Ruler) will take up the case in question with the dean of the faculty or the head of … Continue reading Mediation for PhD Students and Junior Researchers
We are happy to announce that a new study group has been put up at OZSW. The Peer-review Circle Practical Philosophy will bring early-stage academics and (Re)Ma students together to discuss their work and practice academic skills. The circle provides a platform to present early-stage research that is not yet ready for presentation in research … Continue reading New Study Group: Peer-review Circle Practical Philosophy
The OZSW is delighted to announce that registrations for the Summer Schools ‘Spinoza in Context | The Dutch Republic and Radical Enlightenment’ & ‘Coming to Terms with Power’ are now open. Summer School ‘Spinoza in Context | The Dutch Republic and Radical Enlightenment’ In the first part of this Summer School a great diversity of … Continue reading OZSW Summer Schools ‘Spinoza in Context’ & ‘Coming to Terms with Power’
The OZSW is happy to announce that registrations for the courses ‘Philosophy of Law’ and ‘Close readings of the Greatest Hits of Recent Ethical Theory’ are now open. Philosophy of Law The goal of the course is to engage students in a systematic reflection on some major philosophical questions about law. What is the nature … Continue reading Courses ‘Philosophy of Law’ and ‘Close readings of the Greatest Hits of Recent Ethical Theory’
The OZSW is happy to announce that registrations for the 2015-2016 ReMa winter school are now open. The Winter School aims to provide ReMa students with an overview of a broad range of active philosophical research being done in the Netherlands, to contribute to their professional development and to give them an opportunity to meet … Continue reading Registrations ReMa Winter School Open
Do you have a great idea for your OZSW studygroup, but need some financial support to realize it? Apply for the OZSW Grant for Studygroups. The deadline for application is 15 January 2016. More information on the procedure and criteria can be found here. More information about OZSW Studygroups can be found here.
It is a pleasure to announce that Dr. Maarten Franssen, associate professor at the Delft University of Technology, received the Supervisor of the Year Award for 2015. Dr. Franssen received the award because of his outstanding supervisory qualities. In specific, he is praised for his dedication towards his PhD-students, the joy he has in supervising, … Continue reading Dr. Maarten Franssen: Supervisor of the Year 2015
The OZSW Annual Conference 2015 Program is now online. The conference will be held on 11 & 12 December 2015 at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. More information about the program can be found here.