Argumentation Mapping Workshop & PhD Grant Ceremony

Do you want to sharpen your critical thinking skills and step out of your bubble?

We warmly invite you to the 1,5 day workshop led by Dr. Lotte van Poppel, where we will map out a controversial public issue related to sustainability. You will get a crash course in argumentation theory and work in interdisciplinary and intergenerational teams to analyze and visualize the arguments used or overlooked in public debate. As a team, you design an argument map to help the general audience to understand complex issues and form an opinion.

The workshop strengthens your critical thinking skills, builds your ability to collaborate across disciplinary and cultural backgrounds, and offers hands-on practice in public communication. At the same time, the resulting maps enable a wider audience to explore a contentious issue from multiple perspectives, helping reduce polarization and promoting more constructive public dialogue.

Following the workshop on the 22nd, the final round of PhD grants will be awarded during a public ceremony, where the winning candidates will present their proposals. These grants support PhD students in elevating their research by creating meaningful societal impact, whether through workshops with citizens, practical tools, or collaborations with real-world stakeholders.

The ceremony is open to all, and we warmly encourage both PhD students and participants of all ages to join and be inspired.

Please note that the workshop will be conducted in English, and that participants are encouraged to bring a personal device (laptop or tablet).

Thursday Program - 22 January

Friday Program - 23 January