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Call for Applications: PhD programme in visual art and design • PhDArts

Application deadline: October 1, 2021

PhDArts offers an international, high-level doctorate in artistic research for visual artists and designers. PhDArts is a collaboration between the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) at Leiden University and the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague, The Netherlands.

The PhDArts research trajectory consists of two elements: supervision of individual research and participation in the doctoral study programme. The doctoral programme includes seminars, trainings, lectures, and workshops by PhDArts staff and guest lecturers, as well as presentations of their individual research projects by fellow doctoral students. Students are expected to attend this programme as it constitutes an essential part of the research environment in which the students undertake their research.

Artistic research In artistic research, artistic practice plays a central role. Research questions derive from the artistic practice of the researcher and the results of the research – comprising both an artistic and a (discursively) written component – contribute to artistic practice and the growing body of artistic academic discourse.

Admission Applicants must have a Master's degree or proof of study at a comparable level. As PhDArts is a practice-as-research doctorate, applicants must first and foremost demonstrate that they are highly accomplished practitioners in some aspect of the visual arts and/or design. On a theoretical level, applicants have to demonstrate that their ideas are already quite well-formed and that they can position their contribution within the context of a particular field of research. The applicant will need to be able to justify the urgency of the research proposal.

The application process consists of two phases. The first phase comprises the assessment of a research dossier that is uploaded via the online application form on our website. In the event of a positive assessment by the Advisory Group, the applicant enters the second phase of the application process and is invited for an Entrance Examination in December 2021. The Entrance Examinations take place at the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts in Leiden. The final decision on admission rests with Leiden University, which will also award the PhD. Please visit our website for more information about admission requirements, the admission procedure, and the online application form.

Application deadline : October 1, 2021

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PhDArts, a collaboration between Leiden University Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) and the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK), is a high-level international doctorate programme in visual art and design. PhDArts functions as a platform for artists who regard theoretical reflection and artistic practice as intrinsically related and complementary.

A unique programme in the Netherlands, PhDArts creates new possibilities for art and its practitioners through questioning and breaking down existing boundaries between art theory and art practice.

PhD candidates follow individual research trajectories, guided by a team of supervisors. Besides this, the PhD candidates participate in a doctoral study programme, which consists of lectures, seminars, trainings and workshops. Together with supervisors, staff members and guest teachers, the doctoral candidates form an inspiring and challenging research environment.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a Master’s of Arts degree or proof of study at a comparable level.
• The first condition for acceptance into the programme is a high level of artistry.
• Secondly, each applicant should present a clear research theme, as well as a research plan. In addition, the discursive context of the research should be clearly described.
• The PhDArts doctorate is a long- term research commitment that generally encompasses four years.
• Researchers are expected to be in the vanguard of their fields of research.
• The research should contribute to knowledge about art/design, as well as to the international discourse in the field of research.

For the full set of requirements, please see the PhDArts website .

Application deadlines

The yearly application deadline for PhDArts is 1 March. Accepted applicants can join the programme in September of each year.

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For more information or questions you can contact Suzanne Knip-Mooij , PhDArts coordinator.

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PhDArts offers an international, high-level doctorate in art and design. The four-year PhDArts research trajectory consists of two elements: individual research and participation in the doctoral study program.

The doctoral study program, which consists of monthly lectures, seminars, training, and workshops, is an essential part of the research environment in which the student undertakes his or her research. Participation is mandatory. An appropriate team of supervisors is sought for each doctoral student. The supervising team consists of the Directing Supervisor and one or two assisting supervisors. The role of the supervisors consists of helping students to develop a suitable research environment.

The requirements to apply are:

• A Master’s of Arts degree or proof of study at a comparable level.
• Proficient in both speaking and writing in English
• A strong and independent artistic practice as a visual artist or designer.

PhDArts does not award any scholarships or grants, but there are no tuition fees for PhDArts, for EEA and non-EEA students alike.

For more information, visit the website .

PhDArts, international doctorate program in art and design, is a collaboration between Leiden University Academy of Creative and Performing Arts and the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague.

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In addition to doctorate PhD programmes, the four universities of technology in the Netherlands also offer technological designer programmes known as EngD (Engineering Doctorate).

This tailor-made programme is designed for MSc graduates who are able to create high level, technological and innovative designs for complex issues with a multidisciplinary character.

Additional dimension: interdisciplinary work

The goal of an EngD programme is to provide an additional dimension to a full master’s programme by extending it and adding new elements to it. An EngD student develops the competencies for synthesis and interdisciplinary work.

An EngD graduate (a technological designer) has the competencies to create innovative technological solutions for products, processes, and systems. The solutions are based on functional requirements as well as on business and market requirements, within the context of society as a whole.

The technological designer programmes take two years to complete. During the first year extensive knowledge and experience of the latest design methods and their applications is gained. The second year of the programme is spent in industry, where the EngD trainee works on an individual design assignment at a high–tech company.

To find out if you are eligible for a programme, check out the admission requirements .

PhD research

PhD research is at the heart of what we do as a University. Around 2000 PhD candidates are involved in research and education at the UvA and around 400 doctorates are conferred each year. Two-thirds of these are in the Sciences or Medicine.

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Doing your PhD at UT

Doing a PhD will probably be the most influential time in your personal development to prepare you for your future career

In the Netherlands, only research universities like the University of Twente offer the third cycle of higher education leading to a PhD. A PhD involves spending four years of in-depth studying and researching in a particular area. You can do this within one of our research groups .

Programme overview

Your tasks as a PhD researcher include research activities, attending training courses and teaching and supervising activities (in principle only for employees). Your research activities will provide you with skills and experience you need to become an independent researcher. Part of your research also involves disseminating the knowledge you acquire, for example, through publications in academic journals.

During the 4-year PhD programme you do at least 30 credits worth of PhD courses or hands-on activities. These cover academic skills and career development, in depth disciplinary and wide-ranging courses. An integral part of a PhD is writing your PhD thesis and then, of course, presenting and defend your research in public. After successfully completing your PhD, you will be awarded the title of Doctor (Dr., equivalent to PhD).

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Interested?

Are you interested in becoming a top notch researcher at the University of Twente? Then please first make sure you meet the admission requirements . If you're sure you fit the bill, then it's time to apply for a PhD position .

If your passion lies more in design than in research make sure to find out more about our EngD programmes .

Your PhD programme

We know you have a passion for research and science (that’s why you are reading this page). Joining a PhD programme at TU Delft might be the right choice for you. As a PhD candidate, you have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of research areas, spread across eight faculties. During the four years of the PhD programme you will be conducting research, developing new knowledge and writing your dissertation. An inspiring environment and challenging programme that will help you become an independent researcher and a skilled professional. Academic excellence starts in Delft.

TU Delft is a prestigious university

At TU Delft you will be working at a top university in an international environment, surrounded by talented people with a passion for science, design and technology. During your PhD programme at TU Delft you will delve into a research field that fascinates you, under supervision of a professor leading in this field. One thing is for sure: in Delft you will be optimising your expertise and talent, allowing you to contribute to solving (future) challenges in our society. Explore our faculties and disciplines .

5 reasons to choose a PhD programme at TU Delft

• Advanced laboratory and experimental facilities that are unique in the Netherlands, and are used to conduct advanced research for the scientific field, and for business and industry
• International acclaimed supervisors to coach and guide you with your training and research activities
• Small group-based training and peer interaction (leading to a flourishing academic community and furthering peer learning)
• Customised Doctoral Education programme to cater to your individual learning needs
• Support to realise your personal and professional ambitions

Is a PhD track the right choice for you?

As a PhD candidate at TU Delft, you…

• Have an above-average interest in science, engineering and design
• Want to explore a scientific area in-depth and contribute to the scientific field
• Get excited about the possibility of contributing to solving societal issues by means of your research project
• Possess strong analytical skills and look forward to the possibility of conducting research independently
• Are a problem solver and a critical and innovative thinker
• Need to have a university master’s degree in a relevant field

By the numbers*

2.999 phd candidates, 431 phd defences, 31% female, 69% male, 69% from abroad, phd experience at tu delft: 7.9, * tu delft facts and figures 2021 and phd alumni survey 2021.

Engineering Doctorate: a practice-based alternative to a PhD Do you want a more design-oriented approach? Check out our EngD positions (Engineering Doctorate). This two-year design-traineeship offers you an application-focused alternative to a PhD position, and provides you with a solid basis for an accelerated start of your industrial career.

In six steps towards your PhD

In general, a PhD programme at TU Delft will take four years. In order to guarantee the quality of the PhD process, TU Delft has implemented a tailor-made PhD Development Cycle that covers the different stages in your PhD research. This cycle starts on the first day of your PhD and consists of six steps leading to your doctoral defence ceremony. Check out our infographic to learn more about your steps.

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An EngD program in short

2-year post-master program, mix theory and practice, kick start career in industry or healthcare, paid position, no tuition fees, why become an engd trainee at tu/e.

An EngD program will put you on a faster track to a successful career in industry.  The industry offers graduated designers from our programs excellent jobs. Many of our EngD trainees have found jobs in (multi-)national companies including Philips and ASML. And besides these career opportunities:

•          you deepen your technological knowledge at a top university of technology in the Netherlands •          you gain practical experience with the latest design methods •          you develop your professional skills •          no tuition fees, but you earn a salary and an attractive benefits package during the program •          2-year only  •          almost all programs in English  

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General structure of an EngD program

An EngD program is 2 year. In the first year, you will deepen your technological knowledge, gain practical experience with the latest design methods, and work on your professional skills. And in the second year, you will do a technological design project (10 to 12 months) for a leading high-tech company or healthcare institution.

How to apply to an EngD program?

For EngD positions, an application procedure applies.

Application is open to university graduates from the Netherlands and other countries. You will at least need a  Master of Science  degree or equivalent, preferably in the exact sciences.

There will be an assessment and selection procedure before you can enter the program. We use strict selection criteria to ensure the required high quality. Excellent marks, motivation, and a design-oriented attitude are vitally important, as well as an excellent command of the English language.

Each EngD program has its own starting dates, admission requirements, and selection procedure. On each program page, you can find specific information regarding the procedure for that program.

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If you would like to explore how technology is applied, an EngD is a good option. If you are already certain of the research you want to conduct in a specific sub-field, a PhD program might suit you better. An EngD program is on par with a PhD program. The main difference is with PhD is the focus: a PhD is aimed to establish you as an independent researcher and an EngD prepares you for a high-level position in industry.  A PhD-program takes 4 years, an EngD program 2 years.

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Other EngD programs in the Netherlands

All EngD programs are part of the joint initiative 4TU.SAI: 4TU.School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans Institute . The institute is a joint initiative of the 4 universities of technology in the Netherlands.

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Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

A front lawn can be a canvas for kitsch, elegance and everything in between.

By CONRAD KICKERT

Associate professor of architecture

and KELLY GREGG

Assistant professor of urban planning

Republished from The Conversation

Published April 17, 2024

A salve for America’s loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes.

Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. Lush plantings, porches or trinkets can capture the attention of passersby and spark conversation. Other lawns say “stay away,” whether it’s through imposing fences or foreboding signs.

But to what extent do yards serve as a window into the people who tend them – and how they feel about their home, neighborhood and city?

In our study  of nearly 1,000 front yards in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village neighborhood, we found that the livelier and more open the front yard, the more content and connected the resident.

Cultivating a sense of place

Our study of front yards is part of a larger investigation into the ways in which American neighborhoods can cultivate a stronger “sense of place,” which refers to the feeling of attachment and belonging one feels to their home, neighborhood and city.

For decades, psychological, geographical and design research has linked sense of place to happier neighborhood residents and stronger ties among neighbors.

We decided to focus on Buffalo’s Elmwood Village for this particular study. There was the convenience factor, of course — we’re both professors at the University at Buffalo. But in 2007, the Elmwood Village had also been honored by the American Planning Association as one of “ 10 Great Neighborhoods in America .”

We wanted to know what set the Elmwood Village apart.

Located north of downtown Buffalo, this leafy neighborhood is famed for its parkways designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who also helped plan New York’s Central Park and Boston’s Emerald Necklace.

Elmwood Avenue is the neighborhood’s commercial heart and is surrounded by a dense blend of single-family and multifamily homes.  In earlier research  we had already shown that the Elmwood Village’s residents have a strong sense of place. They especially appreciated the parkways and the area’s large, historic homes that had been built along tree-lined streets.

But we wanted to know whether residents could also reinforce their own sense of place from their homes, particularly the parts that are visible to all passersby.

In the precious few feet in front of the home, residents can put their values and interests on display, whether it’s garden gnomes, Little Free Libraries, elaborate gardens, sports allegiances and political loyalties.

While hanging out or working from their yards, residents can easily chat with neighbors; in fact, one study found that more than three out of four new neighborhood contacts are made from the front yard.

They’re like bridges to the rest of the neighborhood, where each resident can decide how much they want to express themselves to their neighbors and passersby. At the same time, front yards can also be used to cordon off the home, blocking views or discouraging access with fences, hedges and warnings.

Life in Elmwood’s front yards

In the fall of 2022, we assigned a team of 17 undergraduate environmental design students at UB to observe how residents shaped 984 front yards along 25 blocks in the Elmwood Village.

A pilot study demonstrated the elements they could reliably measure: flags, expressive signs, flower pots, landscaping, toys and games, seats, porches, fences and hedges, and welcoming or unwelcoming signs. We ended up not being able to reliably track lawn care or home maintenance, since each researcher had different opinions on the measures. (Unfortunately, in this particular neighborhood, garden gnomes and Little Free Libraries were too rare to include.)

We then compared data from the students’ fieldwork to responses from surveys we had administered asking residents about their attachment to their homes, neighbors and neighborhood; whether they felt their neighborhood had a strong identity; and if they felt they could connect to nature.

The results proved remarkably consistent. Whether they proudly displayed Buffalo Bills flags or simply had a couple of flowerpots on their front porch, residents who expressed themselves with items in front of their house reported feeling a greater sense of place.

Those with obstructions in place, such as fences and hedges, correlated to a lower sense of place. Interestingly, unwelcoming signs such as “No Trespassing” or “Smile, You’re on Camera” did not.

Even objects as simple as toys or plastic playground gear left out on the front yard seemed to foster a sense of place. To us, this says a couple of things: Homeowners trust that their property won’t get stolen, and parents don’t seem all too concerned about letting their kids play outside with neighborhood friends.

This connects to our strongest result: Elements that facilitate socializing — a garden chair, a porch, a bench — strongly boosted residents’ sense of place in every dimension and scale, whether it was their view of their home, their street or their neighborhood.

In 2007, Buffalo’s Elmwood Village was honored by the American Planning Association as one of "10 Great Neighborhoods in America." Photo: Andre Carrotflower / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0

Building better neighborhoods

Our study finally validates urbanists’ decades-old contention that lively front yards make better neighborhoods.

And it turns out that places with tiny front yards — or even none at all — can also play along.

One study of Rotterdam, Netherlands, found that the port city’s residents, even with little-to-no space in front of their densely built, urban homes, nonetheless embellished their sidewalks with seats, planters and knickknacks to express themselves. These small gestures strengthened community ties and made residents happier.

In our view, the results of our study should serve as a gentle reminder to architects, planners and developers that when they design homes and neighborhoods, they ought to create spaces for sharing values and conversations in front of homes — to prioritize porches over parking, and canvases for self-expression over saving space or money. While American designers and builders are under enormous pressure to produce more housing, they shouldn’t forget that only residents can turn them into homes.

People have an amazing ability to mold their surroundings to suit their needs — just look at what the citizens of Rotterdam were able to do.

Residents of the Elmwood Village already know this, though. They’re busy organizing their next Porchfest, the annual front-yard arts and music festival that burnishes the neighborhood’s reputation as one of America’s best places to live.

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Reform UK’s rise may tempt Sunak into moving further right. Let the Netherlands be a cautionary tale

Across Europe, the mainstream right is being eclipsed by more extreme rivals. The same fate could await the Tories

A recent YouGov poll marked a pivotal moment in British politics. For the first time, Reform UK was shown to have edged ahead of the Conservatives among male voters. As Labour solidifies its base, the rise of Reform is clearly to the detriment of the Conservative party. Overall, Tory support has dwindled to levels not witnessed since Liz Truss’s tenure, with fewer than one in five voters inclined to vote for them.

This shift, while unique in the UK, mirrors trends across the Channel. It could join a growing number of European countries in which the far right has eclipsed the mainstream right, including France, Italy and Sweden. But for Conservative politicians and advisers hoping to win back support from Reform by moving further to the right, one country emerges as a cautionary tale: the Netherlands .

In July 2023, the centre-right Volkspartij voor Vrijheid (VVD) of the outgoing prime minister, Mark Rutte, chose to dismantle its governing coalition , citing insurmountable conflicts over policies aimed at managing and deterring asylum seekers. Soon after, Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius , stepping in as the new party leader, declared an end to “murky compromises” on immigration and proclaimed the lifting of the decade-old cordon sanitaire with the far-right Partij voor de Vrijheid (PVV) in order to reinforce her pledge.

Immigration emerged as the linchpin of the VVD party manifesto, prominently featuring in the title and the opening chapter. The manifesto included a large number of proposals specifically targeting asylum seekers, ranging from invasive phone checks to a move towards providing even more austere accommodation. By taking this action, the VVD was weaving far-right ideologies into the fabric of mainstream politics.

The electoral rationale seemed simple: if the VVD could be seen to prioritise and adopt a tougher stance on immigration, estranged voters would return from populist rivals. The Dutch counterpart of the UK Tory party thought it could beat the far right by emulating it. But this approach spectacularly backfired.

The far-right PVV secured an unparalleled triumph in November’s Dutch elections, more than doubling its vote share , while the VVD, after 13 years at the helm, fell to third place. With immigration pushed to the forefront, voters chose the party with the original anti-asylum policies rather than the copycat.

Sound familiar? The Conservative party is treading the same path. When he became prime minister, Rishi Sunak vowed to “stop the boats”, and has put sending asylum seekers to Rwanda at the top of his agenda. In December, the home secretary, James Cleverly, announced a five-point immigration reduction plan. Now the government reportedly wants to achieve the biggest reduction in immigration figures ever recorded before the election.

As Reform gains ground, Sunak and his Conservative party seem to find it increasingly tempting to double down on “tough” immigration policies in a bid to woo back voters. This would be a grave mistake, however, because the Dutch example is not a one-off. Research suggests that when mainstream parties shift to the right on immigration, it does nothing to reduce support for the far right. If anything, the far right is the winner because its position and rhetoric becomes normalised. When immigration is salient, mainstream right parties, in particular, lose more voters to the far right .

In addition, when mainstream parties normalise the far right, other factors become more important when choosing between them, such as the party leader. Geert Wilders, with his 25-year tenure as a Dutch MP and his status as longest-sitting party leader, skilfully manipulated issues around immigration and housing to his advantage against the novice Yeşilgöz-Zegerius. Again, the parallel with Britain is striking: Nigel Farage has spent decades roaming the halls of Brussels and is ready to exploit any misstep by Sunak. Farage was a founder member of the UK Independence party (Ukip) while Sunak was still at school. In 2018, he founded the Brexit party, later rebranded as Reform UK, before stepping back from frontline politics in 2021. But a scenario where Farage returns – possibly before the next general election – would be particularly threatening for the Tories.

Britain’s first past the post system has always been viewed as helping established parties fend off the far right. As a result, in many seats in the coming election, voters will still see a vote for Reform as a “wasted vote”. But first past the post systems have a tipping point. Even if the Conservative party does not lose a seat to Reform, losing votes to it could allow Labour to win. Such a scenario – already visible in many predictions – could lead to the near-eradication of the Tories.

Even if the Tories maintain a lead over Reform in the election, its next leader will face a challenge from the far-right on two fronts: from outside and inside. There is a genuine possibility of the Tories falling prey to Farage-like figures from within the party, echoing the fate of the Republican party in the US. The Tories’ strategies are emboldening such figures .

In more and more countries in Europe , far-right parties have become the main force on the right. Until very recently, it seemed unlikely that the UK would join this list. If the Conservative party continues on its current trajectory, that may change faster than we think.

Tarik Abou-Chadi is an associate professor of European politics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. Simon van Teutem is a writer for De Correspondent and a PhD candidate in politics at the University of Oxford.

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