• Reclaiming Democracy: Lessons from around the globe

    International Institute of Social Sciences Kortenaerkade 12, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

    On 30 March 2026, the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) will be hosting this seminar examining how lived experiences and lessons from the global South can help strengthen democracy in the global North, and how European countries can collaborate to strengthen democracy around the world. With democracy […]

  • Valedictory lecture Professor Wendy Harcourt | Connecting with Care: Pedagogies of transformation

    International Institute of Social Sciences Kortenaerkade 12, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

    On 16 March 2026, Professor Wendy Harcourt will deliver her valedictory lecture entitled 'Connecting with Care: Pedagogies for transformation' Wendy Harcourt came to ISS not as a trained teacher but as a feminist and research activist, more used to speaking as an advocate than giving lectures. In her valedictory lecture she will candidly share how she came to […]

  • Celebrating ISS’ 73rd Dies Natalis

    International Institute of Social Sciences Kortenaerkade 12, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

    Professor Dirk-Jan Koch will give his inaugural lecture investigating the changes to Dutch development cooperation during the 73rd anniversary celebration of the International Institute of Social Studies.   The title of the inaugural lecture is 'The Rise & Fall of Dutch Commitment of Development. What next?' More information will follow soon.   Register here