Online lectures

The coronavirus measures has moved a lot of our education online. Wonder what an online lecture looks like? Check out a selection of videos below. 

Philosophy

Lecturer: Dr. Chiara Robbiano

Subject: Philosophy

Title: Who are we? Multiple identities in dialogue

We first reflect on the importance of understanding that our identity is “plural”, and that we should not regard either ourselves or anybody else as belonging to only one group. Then the viewers will be asked to think of three ways to describe themselves. They should think of 1) a virtue they hold in great esteem, and that played a role at a crucial moment in their life; 2) a skill they have, which involves their body; 3) a person or a place that contributed to shape them. The virtue of intellectual humility, leading to openness to dialogue, will then be explored. A dialogue with East Asian philosophers will be introduced. We will first see bodily skills through the lens of Confucian and Buddhist ritual movements that are conducive to self-cultivation. Finally we will reflect, through Confucian and Shinto lenses, on our embeddedness in our relations and environment, as part of our identity.

Earth and Environment

Lecturer: Dr. Hugo de Boer

Subject: Earth and Environment

Title: How and why do we measure temperature in the past?

The causes and consequences of fluctuations in climate are central themes in the track Earth and Environment. This mini lecture outlines the different methods scientists working in the field of Earth sciences apply to reconstruct fluctuations in historic climate. After that we will discuss how these reconstructions of historic climates help scientists working in the field of environmental sciences to improve their understanding of the causes and consequences of future climate change.

Criminology 

Lecturer: Dr. Alexis Aronowitz

Subject: Criminology

Title: What do you REALLY know about crime?

You think you know about crime because you watch "Criminal Minds" and binge on Netflix. But what do you really know about crime? Today's lecture will introduce you to the tools we use to measure crime and why crime statistics cannot always be trusted. You will be introduced to a number of myths and truths surrounding crime patterns, violence, organized crime and human trafficking.