On 20 December 2023, the 2022/2023 batch of students received their Master of Arts in Development Studies. We are immensely proud of their achievements and recognize their dedication towards the Institute.
Ceremony highlights
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 , Maria Caracciolo, 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 our students' diverse perspectives and expertise. We encourage you to read it and celebrate the exceptional talent of our students.
Finally, our students took a moment to reflect on the mounting crises of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Their speech called for solidarity, support and mobilization against injustices in Gaza — a powerful way to conclude their academic journey.
Snapshots from the ceremony
