MA Degree Awarding Ceremony

The MA students of the year 2010/2011 graduated on 16 December 2011.

It was a memorable and enjoyable afternoon when the MA degrees were awarded to the MA students 2010/2011. The programme included speeches by professor Leo de Haan, Rector ISS, Grace Gasana, the outgoing president of Scholas (ISS' student association) and the awarding of the Best Teacher and the best Research Papers awards.

Videos of the awarding ceremony

• opening with speaches by Jos Mooij and ISS Rector Leo de Haan
• part 1 awarding - IPED, WEG, ESD, PPSD, PPM, G&D, CRS
• part 2 awarding - DRES, ECD, HDS, LRD, POV, RLGC, WGD, CYS

Watch a film made by ISS students about the best teaching award

Quotes from the Rector

"Outside it is cold and windy. But here inside we have a warm atmosphere. Because this is your home. Well that is: you left your home – Home with a capital letter - some 15 months ago and ISS has been become your new home. And now the time has come again to stretch your wings: to return to your loved ones, and to take the next step in your career."

"At ISS, we always argue that our graduates are tomorrow’s decision makers in the Global South. As such, you will face complex challenges of development and social change. In order to meet those challenges, you must remain independent thinkers and creative development professionals. Professionals, who can integrate the best of critical thinking and practical applications."