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Should I get an internship? I didn't finish my passion project, did I fail? Where do I even begin to strengthen my CV? In this Let's Talk episode Elias Marseille, Xaviera van Beusekom and Malene Solheim reflect upon their own experiences of navigating through the jungle of building a professional career.  If you enjoyed this episode, you can let us know and send your thoughts on Instagram at @radi8radio Hosts: Malene & Xaviera Jingle: David K.

In this episode of Let's Talk, Malene and Elize interview two lovely guests from POPcorner. POPcorner is an organisation that helps support students in all ways possible. Students can come to POPcorner if they need help with their study planning, student life and inclusion with the student community. And good news: POPcorner has now a location in The Hague! Come visit them!

In this first episode of Code Red For Humanity, Anne and Adriana are joined by Sophia and Juni, two Leiden University students currently doing an LDE minor in Frugal Innovation for Sustainable Development. Through their project "Frugalis" they researched students' fashion consumption behaviour, and their views on slow sustainable fashion. Among others things, this episode covers the issues of the fast fashion industry, how to create slower consumption cycles and how to find more meaning by slowing down in fast societies. Resources mentioned in the episode: Websites - Frugalis Blog - LUC Website Instagram - @VenetiaLaManna - @RemakeOurWorld - @Impact  - @Earthrise Studio + Their Website Movie - Minimalism Documentary (Netflix) Organisations - Leiden University Green Office LinkedIn - CIROS Goodwill Committee - BASIS Care Committee If you enjoyed this episode, you can let us know and send your thoughts at @radi8radio Hosts: Anne & Adriana Jingle: David K.

This is the pilot episode of Code Red for Humanity. Lu and Anne introduce themselves and talk a little bit about the title of the podcast, going back and forth between alarmism and hope, and their upcoming episodes. Enjoy! PS: Apologies for the poor recording quality on my side. Apparently, I still need to figure out how my new mic works -Anne If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow us on Instagram at @radi8radio ! Hosts: Anne & Lu Jingle: David K.

Let's talk about perfectionism! Are we living in a performance-based society? Can we live with being good enough? Can striving to be perfect be good, or is it only bad? Join Xaviera and Malene on this episode where we raise these questions and more!  Hosts: Xaviera and Malene Jingle: David K.  Feeling inspired? This is a link to the "Getting to Good Enough" podcast we mention in this episode:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5kAs5Iw62vifoPrZex5CDu?si=DD8JdjONRFW68ZbMsL-Pdw   And here is the link to the podcast we mentioned on perfectionism:  https://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_curran_our_dangerous_obsession_with_perfectionism_is_getting_worse?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Matthew and David delve into the ongoing Kosovo-Serbia dispute on the newest episode of the Now World. They interviewed Leiden University lecturer Shpend Kursani who has worked for the Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development. More generally, his research focus has been on relations between Kosovo and Serbia; the Western Balkans regional affairs; as well as on EU, Foreign and Security Affairs. In this episode, Kosovo-Serbia relations are questioned and relativized, while still underlining the particularity of the situation. The concept of sovereignty is discussed, showing its counteracting nature with different international actors involved. In addition, this episode will give some interesting insights on historical and present arguments, giving a rounded viewpoint. If you would like to give your opinion on this topic let us know through IG (@radi8radio) or email.  Hosts: Matthew and David G. Jingle: David K. 

University and campus culture has always been a center of freedom of expression and social experiments and which consequently often influenced the rest of society with progressive change as a result. However, some may argue the current wave of wokeness across certain campuses has actually halted this position as “liberal safe haven” because equality or equity is seen as more important. Furthermore, is academic freedom or even freedom of speech in general in danger?  In this episode of In Retrospect we interview Dr. Jeffrey Fynn-Paul, who is an economist, historian and last but not least lecturer at our program of International Studies. Dr Fynn-Paul will analyze these movements on campus/in society and the (mis-)interpretation of history that led to the current situation. We will also discuss his involvement in History Reclaimed, an initiative by various other scholars and him promoting a balanced view of history, which should not be misused for propaganda purposes. After the interview, In Retrospect host

In today’s episode, the four hosts of get together for the first time and talk about the first semester, New Year's resolutions, celebrating Christmas (or not) and much more!  If you enjoy the episode, let us know on Instagram at @radi8radio Hosts: Souki, Malene, Matilda & Xaviera Jingle: David K.

On November 25th, 2021, Radi8Radio and the East Asia Committee joined forces in a live podcast event with Dr. Casper Wits. Dr. Casper Wits is a Leiden University professor specialised in East Asian politics and modern history. In this podcast, we discuss the state of democratization in different East Asian countries. We discuss the labor movement in South Korea after the portrayal of economic discontent in cultural products such as Squid Game and Parasite, we discuss the anti-nuclear movement in Japan, and of course, we extensively discuss the protest movements in Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as democratization in China.  Disclaimer: this is a recording of a live event, so an extent of echo in the recording could not be prevented unfortunately. Nevertheless, we want to make the recording available for those who were not able to attend, or those that would like to listen back to it at any time. 

In this double book launch special, Paul (Career Essentials) and Thomas (The Now World) are joined by Professor Isabelle Duijvestyn and Dr. Mirjam Grandia for an illuminating conversation that will surely pique the interest of scholars interested in the field of conflict studies. The two academics discuss the motivations and processes behind their newly publicized work, providing a brief yet educational podcast for young and old. The publications are available here:  https://www.cambridge.org/nl/academic/subjects/politics-international-relations/comparative-politics/rebels-and-conflict-escalation-explaining-rise-and-decline-violence https://www.lup.nl/product/inescapable-entrapments/

Today’s episode of ‘Let’s talk’ is about friendship. Souki and Xaviera discuss how you define friendship, the different stages within friendship, and the possible ending and grieving period that could occur. Whether you’re on a walk, sitting at your desk or working on something, you can join this talk and find out about how they process this kind of interpersonal relationship.  Follow us on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/radi8radio/ to not miss out and ask questions or interact with us once we post the question box!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the information you receive through social media? Do you feel a pressure to always be available through your phone? This episode from 'Let's Talk' explores some of the consequences of having smart phones that allow for perpetual presence. Grab your cup of coffee and join in on the conversation with us.  Here is the platform we mention in this episode: https://caring-universities.com/.  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/radi8radio/ to not miss out on future episodes! 

In this introduction episode of Radi8Radio's new podcast 'Let's Talk' our hosts will give you a little scoop of what to expect from the series! Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/radi8radio/ to not miss out on future episodes!

The federal elections are coming up in Germany. In two days, German voters will go to the voting stations to cast their vote for the future of their country. In this episode of The Now World, Thomas & Elize discuss the political landscape of Germany, the significance of the elections for Germany, Europe and the rest of the world, and the expectations of the election results. 

Are you missing us yet? Here is a surprise in your summer break! In this episode of The Now World, Ruihan Zhang and Elize Wolff interview Peiyao, who works at the NGO called SRP. SRP aims to help and support those who suffer or have suffered from domestic abuse. The NGO was primarily set up for Chinese women who live overseas, for example in The Netherlands. This interview provides an insight in the issue of domestic abuse, what to do if someone in your environment suffers from (domestic) abuse, what it is like to work within the field of social work, and many more topics. Tune in!

In celebration of Radi8 Radio hitting 4000 plays, this is a special episode hosted by the 2020-2021' Radi8Radio board. They answer questions from followers and, among other things, they discuss: Their experience as board members How it was to move everything online How they dealt with unpredictable developments What were the hardest hurdles to overcome What were their biggest achievements Join the conversation, learn more about what goes on behind the scenes of Radi8 Radio and get inspired to join next year!  Follow us at @radi8radio on Instagram and Facebook.

In this podcast episode, Velislava and Elize interview Vasileios Karakasis, lecturer at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, specialised in Greek-Turkish relations and the Cyprus dispute. They discuss the history and nature of the ongoing dispute on Cyprus, the global significance of the issue, the role of (inter)national actors such as the United Nations, but also the interference of many different states such as Turkey, the United Kingdom and Greece. Most importantly, they discuss the implications of the dispute for both Greek-Cypriots and the Turkish-Cypriots and the future of the dispute. Will it be settled, and if so, what will the politics of the island look like in the future?  All of these questions will be answered in this interesting conversation between Vasileios, who has done extensive research on the topic, and Velislava, who has grown up on the island and experienced the dispute first handedly.

Anne  and Paul are joined by Stijn Gabriël, who calls from the International  Organisation for Migration in Niger. World leaders pay extra attention to Niger due to its geographic positioning at the migratory crossroads of West and Central Africa, as the mission has a  portfolio of over 150 million USD. This is an extra long episode, but it is packed with  boots-on-the-ground information about the IOM's mission, humanitarian  work in general, and of course a vast segment with insider career tips  and tricks. Help yourself to some rooibos, take some time off, and have a  listen!

Are there any specific Dutch news stories you are curious about and would like to understand? Please contact Radi8radio on Instagram or Facebook! Or just email us on radi8radio@basisthehague.nl. In Dutch Disclosure we try to go over Dutch news in English. This time we are, a little late in, explaining what exactly happened during the formation of a government after the Dutch elections, and why this process has started all over again. The story that all started with that one picture, where a woman carried a confidential file. What was in those files that lady should have been seen? Who was this woman actually? And why did some parties asked Rutte to resign?

Members of the Basis Music Committee in conversation with various guest speakers, covering everything music-related. From being a musician, to the technicalities of mastering one's instrument, to the personal importance of music as a balancing aspect within our lifestyles, the Music Committee podcast has something for every music lover out there. Our first guest is student drummer Cyril Stephan, who discusses his personal experience as a musician, his influences throughout the years, before delving into both the technicality of drumming in a band context and the spiritual significance of music and playing the drums as a crucial pillar in his day to day lifestyle.