Theme: Cause and Effect

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Bd du Triomphe 135
Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de (fr), Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest (nl), 1050
Belgium

Angelos Fligkos

Student - European School of Brussels III

Our talk will be on a subject that we both care about, as social media is more and more controlling our daily lives as time passes, whilst also helping us deal with problems we face. During this speech, the positive effects of social media will be presented by Angelos Fligkos, and the negative by Georgios Karanasos. We will explore the depths of the internet, showcasing how bipolar our relationship with media may be, and we will present its’ effects and solutions.

Anna Bořkovcová

Student of Biomedical sciences at Queen Mary University of London

I have struggled with hallucinations for years, but so far the thing that changed my life were antipsychotics. In this talk I want to share my research, experience, and love for science all wrapped up in one big nice package containing history, chemistry and some sentiment. I want to fight against the stigma associated with taking psychiatric medication and struggling with mental health. I hope I can do that.

Carl Boel

Senior researcher at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences on educational technology

Embark on a transformative journey into the future of education through virtual reality. Explore its limitless potential in shaping the next generation of learners, offering immersive experiences that engage, inspire, and enhance retention. Discover opportunities like simulated environments transporting students to historical events and interactive anatomy lessons. VR fosters global collaboration and democratizes education, providing access to quality learning resources worldwide. However, this virtual frontier poses challenges. Join me in navigating potential pitfalls, from ethical concerns, over to poorly designed XR learning experiences, to adoption challenges. We'll critically examine the delicate balance between innovation and responsibility. Embark on a thought-provoking exploration of the VR frontier in education and training, uncovering promises and pitfalls. Join the conversation as we seek a future where VR becomes a driver to enhance learning in an unprecedented way.

David Pérez Bolaños

Student - European School of Brussels III

Causality, Divinity, and Philosophical Reflections The talk will deal with the relationship between the existence of God, philosophical theories and science, delving into the principle of causality in relation to the philosopher David Hume who will take us to Karl Popper with his theory of falsehood as a criticism of the scientific method.

Dimitris Vougioukas

Student - European School of Brussels III

For some of us, bullying is an everyday fact, but it doesn’t have to be. In this talk, I will be exploring 4 types of bullying, how they are caused and how they can be avoided and stopped.

Faidra Graspa

Student - European School of Brussels III

Words are very powerful. People are using words to address something, an idea or a thing, a situation. They give names. Names that carry certain energy. Positive or negative. We live in a world where everything has a name given to it and everyone is using these words. Mostly without even thinking. No one examines if a word is used correctly. If it accurately gives an idea of what it stands for. It’s easier not to think. But a word you used without really thinking, could be hunting someone’s mind for days even years. It can make it difficult for them to fall asleep, make them feel afraid and unsure. Make them feel small. Have you ever thought that a word that cost you nothing to say it, costs everything to the person you said it too? The term ‘’learning disabilities’’ is one of these incorrect names. There is more than one way to teach something and because I can’t learn something your way doesn’t mean I can’t learn it at all. Being different doesn’t make me disable.

Georgios Karanasos

Student - European School of Brussels III

Our talk will be on a subject that we both care about, as social media is more and more controlling our daily lives as time passes, whilst also helping us deal with problems we face. During this speech, the positive effects of social media will be presented by Angelos Fligkos, and the negative by Georgios Karanasos. We will explore the depths of the internet, showcasing how bipolar our relationship with media may be, and we will present its’ effects and solutions.

Laura Sullivan

Executive Director of WeMove Europe

Laura Sullivan is a feminist activist and the Executive Director of WeMove Europe since 2018. WeMove Europe is the main Europe-focused digital campaigning organisation with over one million members in all member states, focused on transforming the EU through people power. She has spent 22 years in Brussels as a campaigner advocating for social and environmental justice, with shorter stints in Senegal, Brazil and Peru. Laura started out at the European Parliament as an MEP Assistant with a focus on the Environment and Development Committees. She then joined the Trade Union Confederation Education International managing programmes on health and education in Asia and the Caribbean. She then spent ten years with ActionAid International, first managing their campaigns on food, agriculture and women’s rights in Europe and then as Regional Director for Europe and the Americas. During that time, she was Vice President of the Board of Concord, the main global social justice network in Europe.

Lucia Balog

Student of Psychology at Arden University

Dopamine – a very important molecule in our body for everyday life. It motivates us to get up in the morning, makes us feel alive and makes us feel the excitement of an ordinary day. But what if we are not excited about the day that lies ahead? That used to happen to me when I was a teenager but my favourite activities made me feel better. I could feel the surge of instant happiness by only thinking of watching a movie, playing a video game, ordering pizza or buying an ice-cream. I also felt very good when I saw and talked to my friends, classmates or colleagues. When corona pandemic started, my social life stopped existing and I didn’t feel as excited about the days as I used to. I tried to cope by eating more good food, watching more movies, playing more video games, but then…I fell into a depression. During last couple of years I slowly came back to my usual self, but it made me ask so many questions. What is happiness? Is it possible to always be happy? And most importantly, how?

Mickaël Védrine

Teacher - European School of Brussels III

Quels sont les moments importants de mon parcours, qui m’ont amenés à être aujourd’hui professeur de mathématiques en école européenne ? Ce n’est pas ceux que l’on pourrait croire.

Peter Garry

Deputy Head - Secondary Cycle - European School of Brussels III

I will be talking about the cause and effects of migration, specifically Jewish migration to Cork in Ireland and indirectly Britain and America during the late nineteenth century. The reoccurring themes of migration deal with the economic and social reasons for migration while also looking at Antisemitism and prejudice. Although Jewish migration to Cork took place in the late nineteenth century, the themes and issues are as relevant today as they were then.

Rebecca Császi-Palmer

Student - European School of Brussels III

Body Image : Living With Constant Pressure Society pressures all of us constantly to look a certain way. My talk will be about the negative effects of body image and how it is very important to make people conscious about what’s happening.

Timothée Mesnard

Student - European School of Brussels III

Comment les habitudes changent nos vies depuis toujours My talk will be in general on habits, as I will present how important they are for your body and mind, as well as its effects on your productivity. During this speech, I will explain how does our brain make these numerous shortcuts and what makes them stick (or not). Moreover, I will show that habit analysis can reveal many things over someone and that many things you consider impossible to achieve are in fact manageable with a strong plan and a flexible spirit.