PhD defence of Kelly Gillikin-Schoueri
We would like to invite to you the upcoming doctoral defence of Kelly's dissertation:
"Interfacing with 3D Heritage: Sustainable Three-Dimensional Scholarship and Research Interfaces", which explores the opportunities and challenges of 3D scholarship in the humanities, focusing on the role of interface in shaping the ways digital heritage research can be made credible, sustainable and reusable.
The defence:
The defence will take place on Monday, the 26th of October, 2026, at 16:00 hours CET, in the Aula of Minderbroerdersberg 4-6, 6211 LK Maastricht. The ceremony will begin at 16:00 sharp, so please arrive by 15:45 to find your seats.
Following her successful defence, there will be an opportunity to congratulate Kelly during a small reception, which will take place in the Refter room from 17:30-19:00 hours.
To confirm your attendance at the reception, please RSVP via this form before the 9th of October: https://forms.gle/WEmX3T8R3eCxvAG46
For anyone who cannot make it in person, the defence will be livestreamed via: https://youtube.com/@UMphddefense.
PhD gift:
As recognition of Kelly's hard work over the years, we would like to organize a gift for her. We will be treating her to a well-deserved spa day, and will also be making a donation on her behalf to the Malala fund, which supports young girls in Brazil and other countries to ensure equal access to early education.
If you would like to contribute, please send money via one of the following options by the 9th of October: https://revolut.me/aliciakwn4 - use for Revolut accounts, or Visa/Mastercard payments
https://tikkie.me/pay/b2gs2bdkqsga3ktelskc - use for Dutch bank accounts
In the description, please include: "Kelly's PhD gift" or a similar statement.
If you have any questions regarding the event or any of the above information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Warm regards,
Alicia & Maud
(Kelly's Paranymphs)
