'Amsterdam’s Situation’.
Welcome to episode 46 of The Business Lockdown.
We are today joined by Mirjam Schieveld and Ian Kenny who are the director and a coordinator of The University of Amsterdam’s world-renowned Summer School respectively. From their experience in culture studies and academics, they tell us their version of current events in Amsterdam, a city that is slowly lifting lockdown.
We discuss the differences of the beautiful city of Amsterdam in lockdown and how it compares to normality, and the various misconceptions surrounding a place that Co-Host James has visited over 46 times! On a more global note, discuss what we can all learn from this lockdown experience in terms of togetherness – this has undoubtedly caused mishaps and struggles within our life, but we can overcome this together and learn from these mistakes. Mirjam and Ian tell us about their team trips to Morocco, and how this change in environment (one that we are all currently missing!) can help to provide fresh perspectives and a closer team experience.
For obvious reasons, the Summer school has had to cancel all 2020 programmes. In response to this, they have developed a space with free podcasts and other interesting readings available here: https://summerschool.uva.nl/summer-school-online/summer-school-online.html
View The Summer School platforms below:
www. https://summerschool.uva.nl/
GSSS Summer Programmes Office University of Amsterdam
