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The 2nd Indian Winter School on Diagrams will run from 13th February to 17th February 2017 at Jadavpur University School of Cognitive Science.
The schedule is now available. The Winter School will take place on the 3rd floor of the UG Arts Building, Jadavpur University.
Note: the building in which the School takes place has changed - the new building is shown above.
Signs will direct you to the room, and a banner will be on display near the gate 4 entrance to the campus. The organisers look forward to welcoming you. For those staying in the University Guest House, some of the organisers will be there on Sunday evening if you want to say hello.
The Winter School on Diagrams aims to bring together graduate students and early career researchers, from all over the world, with interests in diagrams research. Participation from all researchers, regardless of career stage, is welcomed. The week-long school will provide accessible courses on the state-of-the-art in diagrams research, covering three main themes: empirical evaluations of diagrams, diagrammatic logics and philosophical and historical developments. Courses will be delivered by internationally renowned experts to small groups of delegates and will have an emphasis on interactivity.
To encourage participation, only a minimal registration fee (to cover costs) will be charged and the organizing team are aiming to secure funding to support Indian delegates.
Aims
The School aims to enable delegates to begin research into diagrams by introducing them to current research and through thought-provoking exchanges and discussions. The experienced facilitators will tease out research questions that are appropriate for early-stage researchers to tackle, providing a starting point for a research career in diagrammatic reasoning. At a higher level, the School aims to start building a critical mass of researchers within India researching diagrams, aided by the networking opportunity afforded by the School; delegates will be encouraged to identify collaboration opportunities both with other delegates and the course facilitators.
Outcomes
It is expected that delegates who attend the winter school will become equipped to identify research questions in the diagrams field and be knowledgeable of current research endeavours. The School will also include one-on-one discussion sessions where delegates can meet with the expert facilitators to identify suitable research contributions that match their skills and interests. A core outcome is to increase the activity, primarily within India, in the diagrams research field.
Sponsorship
The Winter School is supported by Jadavpur University and the University of Brighton. In addition, the organisers gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the UGC - UPE II.