Workshop

Join us for a unique musical jam session at the Africa Museum, where tradition meets technology. Experience the sounds of a 100-year-old African xylophone, digitally reimagined, and make music together that bridges centuries and cultures. 

You are invited to bring your own smartphone and your own instrument. It is not required, as we have plenty of instruments in the music room.

Only in Dutch or French.

Are you a researcher, curator, public engagement or communications officer who wants to strengthen the link between science and communities? Come and learn, get inspired and meet a host of professionals. 

This event is open to the public and free of charge. 

PROGRAMME

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch and coffee

13:00 – 13:30 Masterclass Introduction to Citizen Science, Scivil

13:30 – 14:30 Communities in science 1/2

- Gert Gielis, State Archives of Belgium

Crowdsourcing stories of violence. Citizen scientists and innovation in the archive

- Larissa Smirnova, AfricaMuseum

Engaging the public in the study and conservation of biological collections

- Danielle Fernandes, VUB

Citizen-led Co-creation of a Board Game for Sexual Violence Prevention

14:30 – 15:00 Coffee break

15:00 – 16:00 Communities in science 2/2

- Arnaud Jacobs, Belgian National Scientific Secretariat on Invasive Alien Species, Institute of Natural Sciences

FlatwormWatch, engaging gardeners on biological invasions

- Maarten Reyniers, Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium

Empowering weather watchers: the impact of citizen meteorology on weather observation and crisis response

- Karolien Lefever, Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy

Art: the gateway to science for everyone

16:00 - 16:15 Closing remarks

We look forward to seeing you there!
 

More information in Dutch or French.

This training in French is meant for teachers in French-speaking primary and secondary schools. See the page in French for more information.

Only available in French or Dutch.

In recent years, colonisation has become a hot topic. When students are asked what immediately comes to mind when they hear the term, among the words they give are 'conquest', 'violence', 'theft', 'inequality' and 'racism'.

The workshop's central theme is Belgium's colonisation of Congo and its peculiarities, in the context of the colonial imperialism of the era. Participants also learn of the different ways in which the consequences of the colonial period still persist in society to this day.

After an interactive introduction, they visit the museum's 'Colonial History and Independence' gallery. They work in small groups to analyse certain characteristics of the colonial system, such as racism and segregation, the plunder of raw materials and exploitation, the role of the church, and resistance movements. Paintings on these sensitive topics made by Congolese artists after 1960 are the key elements of research. They cast a critical eye on this historical period and encourage students to see the colonial past through the eyes of Congolese people.

Students use the museum gallery's texts, objects, and maps, as well as the paintings to film a short report using their smartphones. The results are presented to the entire class.

Areas: history; philosophy and civics; geography.

Museum galleries used during the workshop: Long History – Colonal History and Independence – Rituals and Ceremonies  – Let’s Talk about Racism!

Ideally, this workshop should not be combined with a guided tour on colonial history on the same day, as the same topics will be discussed.

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Only available in French or Dutch.

Only available in French or Dutch.