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Empathy, Compassion and Meaning

Under the banner of ECIU University (to which the UT belongs) our partner, the University of Stavanger (Norway) offers the interesting challenge Empathy, Compassion and Meaning for PhD students from all fields, as well as staff holding a PhD.

The study format of the course is blended. Participants are invited a full week on campus at University of Stavanger from 25-29 August.

The transdisciplinary course is offered by Stavanger in the believe that universities are not only to prepare doctoral candidates on how to do research, but to prepare scholars to do research that is implemented in ways that helps others and contributes to the better good in the world, and in accordance to the UN Sustainability goals. (text continues below picture)

Upon course completion, you have advanced theoretical knowledge about the contributions from different traditions in the study of empathy, compassion and meaning; you can contribute significant to the development and documentation of new research-based knowledge and practices in empathy, compassion, and meaning.

Information

Study format: Blended

Application period: 28 February – 13 June 2025

Study period: 18 August – 3 October 2025

Credits: 5 ECTS

Hosting university: University of Stavanger

Funding: UT has a number of funds available for student and staff exchanges. Please with Yael Veenstra if there is a mobility fund available for stay and travel expenses.

More information ans registration: check out this website