Newsletter August 2023

Introducing the Transition Makers Cards  

This card deck features thought-provoking questions, such as "Can you give an example of a time when you've learned from someone with a different background than you?". These questions aren't your usual small talk – they encourage to reflect on inner development, personal values and experiences with overcoming setbacks. Whether you're aiming to spark self-awareness in students or kick off conversations at a networking event, these questions do the job.

Interested in getting a set of Transition Makers Cards, free of charge?

Workshop: Unlocking the potential of the Toolbox for your education

on 30 August from 10 AM to 12 PM

in Utrecht

In this interactive session, you will discover the features of the Transition Makers Toolbox and find out how to use the tools in your teaching, so you can start putting the materials into practice.

Meet-up: Attending the IDG Summit 2023 in Amsterdam or Stockholm

On October 11 and 12, the IDG Summit will take place in Stockholm. We will be hosting a viewing party in Amsterdam for all Transition Makers who would like to attend the conference online, together.

And for those of you who are coming to Stockholm, we’d like to invite you for an after-breakfast session on Friday, 13 October.

More info on both events will follow soon. Save the date & stay tuned!

Add a Shortcut

Pin the Toolbox to your phone’s home screen by following these steps.

For Android:

1. Open Chrome and go to www.transitionmakers.nl

2. Tap the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.

3. Select "Add to Home screen."

4. Enter a name for the shortcut.

5. Tap "Add."

For Apple/iOS:

1. Open Safari and go to www.transitionmakers.nl

2. Tap the "Share" icon [as can be seen above].

3. Scroll down to select "Add to Home Screen."

4. Enter a name for the shortcut.

5. Tap "Add."

After following these steps, you should see the website's icon on your phone's home screen, allowing you to easily access it with a single tap.

Ulrike Scholtes

“With a background in the intersection of science, art and bodywork (yoga, somatic coaching and physical theatre training), I work with body awareness in my research and teaching in arts and science. I use techniques from different forms of bodywork to help students become aware of what makes them and their body specific, how this situates them in the world and how this enables specific forms of research and knowledge.

Inside-Outside Presence trains students to be aware of their body and their surroundings at the same time, which is particularly useful in interviews or fieldwork, patient interactions, lab experiments, presentations and classrooms where fostering connections between peers is crucial.”

Edith van Ewijk

“I have experience in mutual learning, multi-stakeholder partnerships, sustainability transitions and governance, both working inside and outside academia as well as in the interface of science and practice. Currently, I am an action researcher at the NWO project ‘Stepping Out’, which refers to the stepping out of disciplines by professionals to integrate perspectives with other professionals through joint learning.

Shared Problem Definition is a role-play tool that helps students to integrate various perspectives by stepping out of their comfort zone and into an expert role.”

Contact us

Do you have questions about the Transition Makers Toolbox? You can reach us at info@transitionmakers.nl. We are looking forward to hearing from you!