Rebels With A Cause is a brand new podcast series by Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Every day, a new generation of young people try to change our world for the better. And we want to give them a platform (or should we say podcast 😉) to talk about the changes they want to see and how they contribute to a better world. For each episode, they are partnered up with one of VUB's scientists or professors to share their knowledge on different topics and to inspire on how you can make an impact too. The future of our world is in your hands. Rebels With A Cause wants to improve inspiration, engagement, commitment and consciousness. Time to take action and make a change! #TheWorldNeedsYou
#8 A sense of worthiness that starts with education. With Cindy Ansong.
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Studente agogiek en lid van Teach For Belgium Cindy Ansong benadrukt hoe belangrijk en tekenend onderwijs is voor het zelfbeeld van jongeren. VUB-professor Inge Placklé onderzoekt krachtige leeromgevingen en hoe zij vertrekken vanuit de kwaliteiten van iedere leerling.
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Agogics student and Teach For Belgium member Cindy Ansong emphasizes the influence of education on the self-image of youth. VUB professor Inge Placklé conducts research on powerful learning environments, and how they are shaped by each student’s qualities.
8 Feb 2023
#7 Diversity vs. equality. Remy Ndow about the aftermath of our colonial past
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Visueel kunstenaar Remy Ndow is geboren en getogen in Antwerpen, maar heeft zich niet altijd thuis gevoeld in eigen land. In deze podcastaflevering vertelt hij over ongelijkheid, representatie in de media en de gevolgen van kolonisatie in het straatbeeld. Projectmedewerker bij UCOS Latifah Abdou legt het verschil uit tussen inclusiviteit en diversiteit, en waarom we over ras spreken.
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Visual artist Remy Ndow was born and raised in Antwerp, but he hasn’t always felt at home. In this podcast episode, he talks about inequality, representation in the media and the effects of colonization in daily life. UCOS project officer Latifah Abdou explains the difference between inclusivity and diversity, and why we talk about race.
24 Jan 2023
#6 How film creates social impact for Brussels youth. With Mohamed El Hajjouti
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Filmmaker Mohamed vertelt over de verbindende kunst van films maken en hoe hij dat ervaarde in de wijk waar hij werkte. VUB-onderzoeker Hans de Wolf heeft het over culturele diplomatie en wat een medium als film daarmee te maken heeft.
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Moviemaker Mohamed chats about the connective art of filmmaking and how he experienced that in the neighborhood he used to work. VUB-researcher Hans de Wolf explains cultural diplomacy and what a medium such as film has to do with that.
11 Jan 2023
#5 Yes, I'm a feminist. No, I don't hate men. With Sarah Dimani.
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Rosanne spreekt met Sarah Dimani over de ongelijkheid, misvattingen en taboes die tussen verschillende genders leven. Karen Celis van VUB deelt haar visie over een samenleving waarin iedereen een gelijke stem heeft.
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Rosanne speaks with Sarah Dimani about inequality, misconceptions and taboos between different genders. Karen Celis from VUB shares her vision about a society where everyone gets an equal say.
13 Dec 2022
#4 Paint murals, make friends! The city is our playground.
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Creativity connects! That’s what creative ladies Silvia and Nanouk prove with “The City Is Our Playground”. Dimokritos Kavadias - Dimo for friends - knows Brussels’ youth and how they shape the city like no other.
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Creativiteit verbindt! Dat bewijzen creatieve duizendpoten Silvia en Nanouk met “The City is our Playground”. Dimokritos Kavadias - Dimo voor de vrienden - kent de Brusselse jeugd en hoe zij de stad vormen als geen ander.
29 Nov 2022
#3 Sports against poverty: how refugee Abdullah Sediqi became an Olympic athlete
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Rosie talks with Abdullah Sediqi about his career as an Olympic athlete. It all started when he had to flee from his own country Afghanistan and became a refugee. Professor Marc Theeboom explains what the positive effects of sports can mean for the battle against poverty.
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Rosie praat met Abdullah Sediqi over zijn carrière als Olympisch atleet. Het begon allemaal toen hij zijn thuisland Afghanistan moest ontvluchten. Professor Marc Theeboom legt uit wat de positieve effecten van sport kunnen betekenen in de strijd tegen armoede.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(01:43) Who is Abdullah?
(03:42) Taekwondo
(05:58) Positive effects of sports
(08:00) Staying in shape as an athlete
(09:57) Refugees deserve equal opportunities
(10:55) What research says about martial arts
(13:00) From refugee to rolemodel
(17:04) Connection between sports & poverty
(22:14) Abdullah's goals & dreams
(25:32) Outro
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FS0AMllxNA8
29 Nov 2022
#2 To consume or not to consume? Laura From The Desert on sustainability
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Rosie spreekt met Laura From The Desert en VUB-professor Eveline Peeters over de reis naar een duurzamer leven. Voor Laura begon alles met een Facebook-filmpje over het bewaren van afval in een bokaal. Eveline licht de toekomst van bio-afbreekbaar plastic toe en waarom het beter is voor onze planeet.
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Rosie talks to Laura From The Desert and VUB professor Eveline Peeters about the journey to a more sustainable life. For Laura, everything began with a clip on Facebook about storing garbage in a jar. Eveline explains the future of biodegradable plastic and why it’s better for our planet.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(01:33) Wie is Laura From The Desert?
(03:18) Getriggerd door een Facebook-filmpje
(05:55) Duurzamere keuzes maken
(08:45) Bio-what?!
(10:45) Oneindige cirkel & omschakeling
(13:43) Prijskaartje van duurzamer leven
(16:00) Jouw kracht als individu
(22:07) Elektrische wagens: yay or nay?
(24:25) Acties & initiatieven
(31:35) Toekomst van bio-plastics
(32:45) Laura's doelen & dromen
(33:45) Outro
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BR-OIQJJwgc
29 Nov 2022
#1 Breathe in, breathe out: Kriticos on mental health
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Rosie speaks with Kriticos and VUB scientist Imke Baetens about the importance of mental health. You might know Kriticos from his book clubs, where he moderates conversations and debates. Imke tells us more about the stigma around self-injury among young people. The breathing exercise at the beginning sets the tone for the rest of the episode: relax!
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In deze aflevering praat Rosie met Kriticos en VUB-wetenschapper Imke Baetens over het belang van mentaal welzijn. Kriticos ken je misschien van zijn book clubs, waar hij gesprekken en debatten organiseert. Imke vertelt ons meer over het stigma rond zelfverwonding bij jongeren. De ademhalingsoefening aan het begin zet de toon voor de rest van de aflevering: relax!
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(02:36) Breathing exercise
(03:30) Who is Kriticos?
(05:39) Being in touch with your mental health
(07:49)Kriticos on his book clubs
(10:20) Mental health taboo among men
(14:44) Taking care of your body & mind
(19:33) Self-injury
(23:19) Approaching a struggling person respectfully
(26:53) Doing what you love
(29:12) Where to seek help
(29:28) Outro
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OM1lBqXGSXY
18 Nov 2022
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Rebels With A Cause is a brand new podcast series by Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Every day, a new generation of young people try to change our world for the better. And we want to give them a platform (or should we say podcast 😉) to talk about the changes they want to see and how they contribute to a better world. For each episode, they are partnered up with one of VUB’s scientists or professors to share their knowledge on different topics and to inspire on how you can make an impact too. The future of our world is in your hands. Rebels With A Cause wants to improve inspiration, engagement, commitment and consciousness. Time to take action and make a change! #TheWorldNeedsYou
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