MONDAY may 30

Man up! Challenging Masculine Stereotypes: a Case for Social Movements

Have you ever wondered why it is considered completely normal for men to be less emotional than women? Such stereotypical norms of gender roles are rooted in society. However, some social movements try to define masculinity differently. This interactive learning experience will completely challenge all stereotypes you currently have about masculinity. We will guide you to question and rethink your thoughts about what masculinity is and can possibly become.
By Iris Veltman, Konstantin Asam, Jesse van de Fliert and Thomas de Goy

TUESDAY may 31

Rethinking The Rat-Race

The majority of our global society is stuck in a rat race: a relentless and self-defeating pursuit for more money, power and productivity. As the world is confronted with more grand challenges and planetary boundaries are transgressed, it is time to rethink this system. One of these challenges with regard to the rat race is the mental health crisis in the form of rising anxiety and depression in our generation.  In this Teach-In we will zoom out together and reconsider a never-ending cycle of working and earning by placing the rat race in a broader context. Join us on an exciting and challenging treasure hunt that puts us right in the middle of the rat race and exposes the effects on our mental wellbeing

By Alessandro Scarabosio, Linus Happe, Tim Nederlof, Arinda Kwakernaak

Less is Not More – Introducing Sleep

Do you have a job? A social life? A partner? Good grades? A fit body? 8 hours of sleep? Probably not all of them. Today’s society has the misconception that less sleep equals more. Roughly two-thirds of adults sleep less than 8 hours a day - the WHO speaks of a “global pandemic of sleeplessness”. Our Teach-In offers an explorative experience of sleep, where you will be able to take a nap and learn about sleep on a global level. Together we can dream (of) the future.
By Anvi Agarwal, Nathali Schroeder, Bart Carlier, Yi Min Wang

Let’s pop the Filter Bubble

The use of social media seems to have backfired. Even though it has never been easier to make contacts and cherish our relationships thanks to these digital channels, our society remains segregated, resulting in an alarmingly rising number of hate crimes. It’s time to change this! As part of this Teach-In besides exploring the mechanism behind filter bubbles, you will have a chance to design your own social media platform that promotes social inclusion. #seeyouthere
By Sára Dubay, Jason Amegankpoe, Noor Willemijn de Wijs, Linh Trang Nguyen

WEDNESDAY june 1

The two Faces of Culture: How to Preserve Culture Sustainably in the Context of Globalization

"Societies require continuity and connection with the past to preserve social unity and cohesion" - Emile Durkheim. That's why each society needs to sustain its own culture, especially in globalization, in which numerous traditions have vanished in the flow of time and human mobility. By offering a multi-sensory experience, our Teach-In project takes you through the journey of time to reflect on your position in your culture and help you find the answer for yourself.
By Thinh An Pham, Tassilo Sander, Alejandro Sanchez Puertas, Kyra Fabrie

Food for Thought: Ending World Hunger

How can it be that while enough food is produced to feed everyone, more than 800 million go hungry everyday? How can we better allocate our resources to make sure no human has to experience hunger? In this Teach-In we will build our own little society from the ground up. You will experience first-hand the challenges that facilitate income and nutritional inequalities and discuss possible solutions. Do you want to take part in this mind-changing experiment?
By Arzo Amiri, Kenan Çörüz, Nino Gotoshia, Anh Pham

THURSDAY june 2

Wealth – A Priceless Exploration

What makes you feel wealthy? When do you feel at your wealthiest? What even constitutes wealth? These are some of the questions that we will explore, quite literally as this Teach-In session will take place outside the classroom. Going hands-on and mind-deep, we investigate the connectiveness of economics and nature, to find out how knowledge on the matter is produced in a collective, playful manner. Get ready to use your senses!
By Roxane Pourchet, Leila Permantier, Kristian Skripac, Masin Talanana

Decolonizing Environmental Activism

What can we learn from non-western approaches toward climate activism? How can we decode our biases and learn from various indigenous communities' ways of healing and acting in nature? Get ready to dive deep into sustainability, by solving riddles in nature all while learning how indigenous communities from all around the world practice the conservation and regeneration of our planet in a manner that can teach us a lot!
By Bengünur Ünlü, Hong Nguyen, Sarah Drewes, Stijn Engelberts