Utrecht University

In this episode, our guest Andrea talks about her brief time in Ethiopia. She goes into detail about her interest in the world of microfinance and she explains why it's a huge development tool used in different countries. Despite the short time spent there, Andrea really got a great taste of the country and plans on getting back there as soon as possible. Follow us on Instagram @IDSgoesabroad for...

The circular economy is a popular topic amongst governments, scientists, entrepreneurs and investors. There is a lot of ‘discourse’ but unfortunately it doesn’t speed up. In this three part podcast series we will discuss what needs to be done to get things really going! What and who do we need to accelerate the transition? Episode 3: building a circular future through imagination Music: Keywoo htt...

Docent Liesbeth de Bakker transformeerde naar eigen zeggen binnen een jaar tijd van een absolute digi-not naar een digi-hot. Niks moest ze hebben van online onderwijs, totdat ze er vanwege de coronamaatregelen niet meer omheen kon. Ze richtte haar cursus helemaal opnieuw in en wil nu niet meer terug: “Als je online tools goed inzet, maak je meteen een kwaliteitsslag omdat je dieper op de stof in k...

The circular economy is a popular topic amongst governments, scientists, entrepreneurs and investors. There is a lot of ‘discourse’ but unfortunately it doesn’t speed up. In this three part podcast series we will discuss what needs to be done to get things really going! What and who do we need to accelerate the transition? Episode 2: solving the challenges for circular startups Music: Keywoo https...

In this episode Mureille tells the story of the powerful people of Sudan and how they realized the third Sudanese revolution that ended almost three decades of civil oppression under the presidency of Omar al-Bashir. Mureille explains how this generation was able to built on the experiences from the former revolutions in Sudan, and how digital media was very effectively used by the activists. Foll...

In deze aflevering spreken we met docent Laurens van Meeteren. In september gaf hij het vak Moleculaire Biologie aan zo’n 450 studenten en ondanks de strenge coronamaatregelen scoorde het vak uitzonderlijk hoog in Caracal. Wat is zijn geheim? Een tipje van de sluier: Van Meeteren gebruikte allerlei online tools, zoals Feedbackfruits, Pitch2Peer, Xerte en Mentimeter om het vak zo interactief mogeli...

In this episode, we talk with our guest Tom about his stay in Malawi. Tom conducted his research in collaboration with The Hunger Project, and with them, he went to his location twice. This episode is full of tips and tricks for conducting research efficiently. Tom also shares how he became integrated in a small village in Africa and what sparked joy during his weeks there. Follow us on Instagram...

In this episode, the co-host of the podcast Marlinde tells us the story of her time in Cuba. She stayed for two months in Havana, to discover and understand the complex world of the Cuban musician. Their love and passion for music often finds a way to overcome the institutional and personal obstacles they encounter. Follow us on Instagram @IDSgoesabroad for more information, curiosities and videos...

In this episode, the co-host of the podcast talks about her time in India. She goes into detail about her interest in the garment sector, as a development researcher and passionate sustainability activist. Despite the short time spent there, Camilla managed to integrate and experience different realities within the country. Follow us on Instagram @IDSgoesabroad for more information, curiosities an...

Podcastserie van de faculteit Bètawetenschappen: ONAF, over Onderwijs op Afstand De ontwikkelingen op het gebied van online onderwijs gaan hard, sinds de komst van corona. Docenten doen hun uiterste best om hun studenten, ondanks continu wisselende maatregelen, goed onderwijs te kunnen blijven bieden. In deze podcastserie vertellen docenten van de faculteit Bètawetenschappen van de Universiteit Ut...

#2: Practicumonderwijs op afstand met Labster In deze aflevering staat Labster centraal. Labster is een online platform met 'games' waarmee studenten zich voorbereiden op de proeven die ze in het lab gaan uitvoeren. Hierdoor gebruiken ze hun tijd in het lab efficiënter en dat is wel zo handig nu er vanwege corona maar weinig studenten tegelijk in een lab kunnen. Docent Gert Folkers vertelt over zi...

In this episode we talk with our guest Ian about his time in Uganda, where he lived and did research for seven months during the corona outbreak. He looked at impacts on the mobility of local communities that will be displaced by a large scale infrastructure project.

In our first episode, we talk with our guest Elena about her time in Mozambique. She shares with us the importance of dance, as an integration tool in the local community, and how she dealt with the pandemic outbreak while being in Africa. Follow us on Instagram @IDSgoesabroad for more information, curiosities and videos from Elena's time in Mozambique!

Welcome to IDS Goes Abroad, a podcast series on the research experiences of International Development Studies students in the Global South. From remote villages to tourist hotspots, each episode will bring you to a new country. You'll learn about the student's adventures, the obstacles they faced and the best moment of their stay abroad. For updates, photos and videos of the different adventures,...

The circular economy is a popular topic amongst governments, scientists, entrepreneurs and investors. There is a lot of ‘discourse’ but unfortunately it doesn’t speed up. In this three part podcast series we will discuss what needs to be done to get things really going! What and who do we need to accelerate the transition? Episode 1: Macro economic hurdles and solutions for a faster growth of the...

ANTICOLONIALISM AND PANDEMICS Pandemics are often thought to be 'great levellers', but as the current coronavirus shows us, they don't hit people equally. In this episode, we explore two historical cases where pandemics, and the fight against them, were intertwined with colonial and anticolonial politics. Rachel brings forward the case of Te Puea, a Maori leader who became a nationwide beloved fig...

RACISM IN FOOTBALL Why is racism so rampant in football? Why did recent cases spark more reactions than usual? And what's wrong with the monkeys in an Italian anti-racism campagin? We discuss these questions with guests John Oliveira and Irene Blum. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE John Oliveira's Fare network: https://farenet.org/ Twitter feeds of our guests: https://twitter.com/blumirene and https://twi...

INDO-DUTCH CUISINE - What is the difference between the Indonesian and Indo-Dutch restaurants you see in The Netherlands? What role does food play in the Indo-Dutch community? And what has colonial history to do with it? We discuss these questions with guests Jeff Keasberry and Josina Heuvelsland. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Jeff Keasberry's new book Indo Dutch Kitchen Secrets: https://keasberry.com/...

Heb je het druk, voelt het zo? Mogelijk heb je veel op je bord, en heb je het idee steeds achter de feiten aan te lopen. Er ligt nog van alles, je komt er niet aan toe. Of sport, vrienden en familie schieten er steeds weer bij in, omdat je toch vaak kiest om nog maar even wat te werken. En als je wel kiest voor vrije tijd houd je een knagend gevoel kan snel een schuldgevoel ontstaan, want dat proj...

In deze podcast reflecteren we op wat er allemaal komt kijken bij een sollicitatiegesprek. Want weet jij eigenlijk waar werkgevers vandaag de dag precies op selecteren? En hoe dat werkt in hun hoofd? Door de inzichten van experts op het gebied van solliciteren kunnen wij jou een kijkje laten nemen in de keuken van het sollicitatieproces. Daarom hebben we Marjolein (corporate recruiter) en Arjen (h...

Studeren, een bijbaan, bestuurswerk, sporten, sociale activiteiten… een volle agenda en gevoelde prestatiedruk laten soms weinig ruimte om de teugels te laten vieren. Dat is onaangenaam en ook ongezond. In deze podcast bespreekt trainer Jacky Limvers samen met Anna hoe stress ontstaat. Ze onderzoeken ook welke overtuigingen ten grondslag kunnen liggen aan je stress. Moet je altijd aardig zijn? Moe...