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CfA: Graduate Seminar on Belief Change and Information Exchange (Epistemic Logic), 18–22 May 2026, Venice (Italy), deadline: 20 January 2026

We are happy to announce the final call for applications for the VIU Graduate Seminar "Belief Change and Information Exchange: Current Trends in Epistemic Logic."

Seminar dates: May 18–22, 2026
Venue: Venice International University, San Servolo Island (Venice, Italy)
Application deadline: January 20, 2026
Submission: https://www.univiu.org/study/graduate-seminars/epistemic-logic


Belief Change and Information Exchange: Current Trends in Epistemic Logic

An increasing amount of information, including misinformation, disinformation, and (deep)fake news, is increasingly disseminated through both traditional and new media. Our societies need to address and prevent such problems, which affect our belief systems, decision-making process, and public discourse, by developing information strategies and policies. And this largely relies on grasping logical models of belief, which reveals how belief systems and related concepts (such as preferences, desires, questions, and doubts) form and change, as well as how information exchange between individuals influences one’s belief inferences. Epistemic logic offers a thorough analysis of the underlying assumptions, definitions, inference rules, and semantic characterizations of knowledge and belief by examining statements like "Agent A knows X" or "Agent A believes Y." Recent development in epistemic logic is particularly useful for modelling belief changes in both single-agent and multi-agent systems, as well as in philosophical discussions. The Graduate Seminar “Belief Change and Information Exchange: Current Trends in Epistemic Logic” will delve into these models.

The primary focus of the Graduate Seminar will be introduced through both classical and contemporary, as well as syntactic and semantic, methodological approaches in epistemic logic, including propositional logic, modal logic, dynamic systems, inquisitive logic, theories of belief revision, possible world semantics, inquisitive semantics, and game-theoretical semantics. Additionally, we will help students understand: (i) how these approaches relate to topics in scientific disciplines, such as multi-agent systems in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, distributed systems in computer science, and models of belief revision in cognitive psychology; and (ii) how they can address contemporary social issues mentioned at the beginning, such as the spread of false information on social media and its influence on public belief systems, as well as how individuals or groups form and revise beliefs in political or social contexts.

Who can apply?
Our Graduate Seminar is offered to Master students, PhD students, and junior researchers in Logic, Epistemology, Social Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, Psychological Sciences. Open to candidates from all the VIU Member Institutions; applications from excellent candidates from non-member institutions will be also considered and evaluated.

How to apply?
Applicants must submit the (1) application form, (2) a letter of motivation – which should include a short bio and a brief description of the candidate’s research project, (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) a photo via our website.

Fees & grant support
Candidates from VIU member institutions, full fee waiver scholarships are available. In addition, grant support is available to support partially or fully the costs of international travel. Accommodation is provided free of charge. Candidates from non member institutions will not be eligible for VIU funding. Program fee for external candidates: € 1,150.00 incl. VAT. The fee is inclusive of tuition, course materials, accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, social events and taxes. The fee must be paid within 10 days of receipt of the admission letter . VIU Alumni are eligible for a reduced fee.

Please visit our website for the brochure, program and more details, or contact us at summerschools@univiu.org<mailto:summerschools@univiu.org>.
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