{"id":65176,"date":"2025-10-22T11:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=65176"},"modified":"2025-10-22T11:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:02:35","slug":"vu-winter-school-2026-decolonising-scholarship-course-opens-for-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=65176","title":{"rendered":"VU Winter School 2026: Decolonising Scholarship Course Opens for Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"678\">The <strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"290\">VU Amsterdam Winter School 2026<\/strong> has officially opened registration for its transformative course, <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"387\">\u201cDecolonising Scholarship\u201d<\/strong>, led by <strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"418\">Dr. Nadira Omarjee<\/strong>. Running from <strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"455\">12\u201330 January 2026<\/strong>, this online program offers a dynamic space for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to engage in decolonial feminist scholarship, rethinking research methodologies and pedagogies toward justice, healing, and inclusivity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"901\">This interactive course invites scholars to question traditional academic hierarchies, explore community-led research models, and embrace indigenous knowledge systems that redefine how we understand and produce knowledge.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"931\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"931\">Course Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1288\">The <strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"965\">Decolonising Scholarship<\/strong> course seeks to create a participatory environment where scholars rethink the intersections of research, pedagogy, and activism. The course draws on the <strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1138\">Freirian praxis<\/strong> of critical learning through sharing\u2014encouraging participants to co-create weekly agendas and discussions based on collective needs and consultation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1676\">This approach allows scholars to engage directly with <strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1393\">alternative, critical, and justice pedagogies<\/strong>, as well as <strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1432\">research methodologies<\/strong> grounded in <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1468\">decolonial feminism<\/strong>. The course framework encourages reflection, recognition, and repair\u2014pushing participants to move beyond the traditional scholar\u2019s role as the sole \u201cknower\u201d and toward collaboration and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"2030\">Sessions will creatively blur the boundaries between <strong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1765\">art, activism, and scholarship<\/strong>, emphasizing the importance of integrating <strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1838\">ontology and epistemology<\/strong> in research design. Through journaling, dialogue, and interactive sessions, scholars will cultivate a deeper understanding of how to produce knowledge rooted in justice and relational ethics.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2059\"><strong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2059\">Course Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2440\">\n<li data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2094\"><strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2073\">Dates:<\/strong> 12\u201330 January 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2153\">\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2153\"><strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2108\">Format:<\/strong> Online, interactive seminars and workshops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2191\">\n<p data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2191\"><strong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2181\">Instruction Language:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2249\">\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2249\"><strong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2209\">Assessment:<\/strong> Self-reflexive essay and presentation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2287\"><strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2264\">Credits:<\/strong> Equivalent to 3 ECTS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2346\">\n<p data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2346\"><strong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2303\">Workload:<\/strong> 30 contact hours and 54 self-study hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2440\">\n<p data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2440\"><strong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2365\">Eligibility:<\/strong> PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers (English B2 level or higher)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2767\">The course emphasizes <strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2500\">African radical communitarianism<\/strong>, drawing inspiration from the principles of <strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2619\">Ubuntu (humanity), Uhuru (freedom), and Ujamaa (community cooperation)<\/strong>. This philosophical framework challenges hierarchical relationships in academia and instead promotes collective learning and social responsibility.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2772\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2821\"><strong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2821\">Pedagogical and Methodological Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"3108\">At the heart of this course lies a <strong data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2893\">decolonial feminist methodology<\/strong> that positions conversation as a method of healing and learning. Using <strong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2980\">logotherapy<\/strong>\u2014the practice of dialogue for growth\u2014the course bridges theory and practice by linking academic research to community realities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3147\">Through this approach, scholars will:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3500\">\n<li data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3201\">\n<p data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3201\">Learn how to design <strong data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3199\">community-driven research<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3273\">\n<p data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3273\">Explore <strong data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3243\">justice-oriented pedagogies<\/strong> that prioritize inclusivity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3361\">\n<p data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3361\">Examine the <strong data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3323\">ontological and epistemological<\/strong> implications of decolonial research<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3429\">\n<p data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3429\">Develop skills in <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3402\">self-reflexivity<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3427\">critical inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3500\">\n<p data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3500\">Reimagine the scholar as a <strong data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3474\">participant<\/strong> rather than an observer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3819\">Participants are encouraged to view the course as a space for collective creativity, where research can also take the form of art, activism, or storytelling. A comprehensive <strong data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3712\">bibliography and digital archive<\/strong>\u2014including social media platforms, blogs, and vlogs\u2014will serve as evolving resources throughout the course.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3824\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3851\"><strong data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3851\">Expected Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"4212\">Upon completion, scholars will be equipped to apply a <strong data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3935\">decolonial feminist lens<\/strong> in their research and teaching, helping them understand how colonial frameworks have historically erased the lived experiences of marginalized communities. They will gain tools to foster <strong data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4146\">epistemic integrity<\/strong> and integrate indigenous perspectives in their academic practice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4579\">The course\u2019s transformative impact lies in its ability to cultivate <strong data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4308\">critical consciousness<\/strong>\u2014helping participants rethink justice, power, and knowledge production through an ethical and relational lens. It also encourages participants to integrate <strong data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4489\">environmental justice<\/strong> into their frameworks by adopting a rights-based approach to the Earth as a living being.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4584\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4607\"><strong data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4607\">Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4641\">The course is primarily open to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4908\">\n<li data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4726\">\n<p data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4726\"><strong data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4680\">PhD and postdoctoral researchers<\/strong> exploring decolonial feminist methodologies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4833\">\n<p data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4833\"><strong data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4748\">Faculty members<\/strong> interested in incorporating decolonial frameworks into their teaching and research<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"4908\">\n<p data-start=\"4836\" data-end=\"4908\">Scholars seeking to engage in community-led, justice-oriented research<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"5112\">Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of decolonial feminism to their research questions and be willing to contribute to a collaborative and participatory learning environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"5112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.formdesk.com\/vu-onlinepayment\/ApplicationFormWS2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Application form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5117\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5145\"><strong data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5145\">Enrollment Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5183\">Participants can register as either:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5487\">\n<li data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5327\">\n<p data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5327\"><strong data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5214\">Certified Participants:<\/strong> Gain full access to lectures, workshops, and graded assignments, and receive a certificate with study credits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5487\">\n<p data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5487\"><strong data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5355\">Auditor Participants:<\/strong> Attend lectures and workshops at a discounted rate (minus \u20ac100) without participating in graded assignments or receiving credits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5489\" data-end=\"5580\">For questions about eligibility or registration, contact: <strong data-start=\"5547\" data-end=\"5577\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5549\" data-end=\"5575\">graduatewinterschool@vu.nl<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5761\">Registration is now open\u2014secure your place in this thought-provoking course and become part of a growing movement to <strong data-start=\"5699\" data-end=\"5760\">decolonize scholarship and reimagine research for justice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5761\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/vu.nl\/en\/education\/professionals\/courses-programmes\/decolonising-scholarship\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5761\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The VU Amsterdam Winter School 2026 has officially opened registration for its transformative course, \u201cDecolonising Scholarship\u201d, led by Dr. Nadira Omarjee. Running from 12\u201330 January 2026, this online program offers a dynamic space for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to engage in decolonial feminist scholarship, rethinking research methodologies and pedagogies toward justice, healing, and inclusivity. 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