On 20 December 2023, ISS’ latest MA graduates collected their diplomas during a heartfelt commemoration to conclude their academic journey.
During the ceremony, 108 students were awarded their degrees, while some graduates attended virtually from their home countries. The batch comprised students from almost 50 different countries.
Furthermore, two awards were presented at the ceremony. Dr Roy Huijsmans, Dr Karin Astrid Siegmann, and Dr Nanneke Winters received the Best Teacher Award for their exceptional facilitation. The Best Thesis Prizes were awarded to Conor Farrell, Joelle Vetter and Amanda Faria Oliveira for their high-quality research work.
The 2023 Best Student Essays booklet, ‘An Exercise in Worldmaking’, was unveiled at the ceremony. This booklet, available now for reading, features 26 essays showcasing students’ diverse perspectives and expertise.
Finally, the students took a moment to reflect on the mounting crises of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Their speeches called for solidarity, support and mobilization against injustices in Gaza—a powerful way to conclude their academic journey.
