Decolonising science: course for PhD candidates

The course aims to inspire PhD candidates to explore and engage with decolonial, anti-colonial and postcolonial approaches in their current research. The course is open to students of engineering, natural and social sciences who are engaged with research on environmental issues - involving sectors such as water, forests, agriculture, and more. The course is divided into three segments, each engaging with critical aspects of doctoral research: theory, methodology, and fieldwork (see schedule). The course also includes screenings of films and documentaries that showcase how colonialism shaped scientific knowledge traditions and how to reclaim and celebrate diverse knowledge systems and practices.  

Date                                   27 November – 1 December 2023 Location                            IHE Delft | Westvest 7, 2611 AX Delft Fees                                   None Credits                               1.5 ECTS Maximum enrolment        25 Registration deadline       20 November 2023 (or when maximum is reached)