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Impact

From Storytelling to Societal Transformation: The Impact of Art and Culture

Art, in its many forms—literature, music, visual art, and more—serves as a powerful vehicle for storytelling. It not only reflects cultural narratives but also drives societal transformation by evoking emotions, sparking dialogue, and inspiring actions for change. 40u40 Alumnae Veerle Simoens (Cohort 2021 Spring), Florence Derck (Cohort 2021 Autumn), and Lynn Tytgat (Cohort 2023) discuss the profound impact of art and culture on society, exploring the significant role they play, how they achieve a positive impact, and why art and culture are essential components of societal progress.

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05/09/2024
Fellows

Field Work Story: The AI for Education Awards

The AI for Education Awards celebrate and encourage the efforts of teachers, tech pioneers and educational institutions to seize the potential of new technologies. The initiative was launched by Cohort 2023 Fellows Lieselot Declercq, Nassim Benoussaid, Anicet Touré and Louis Wouters as their Field Work project. The group decided to work on making education more inclusive, personal and effective with the power of artificial intelligence. On June 18th, the first edition of the AI for Education Awards was hosted during the Belgian Economic Mission in Oslo, Norway, a milestone in the Field Work group’s journey to create a lasting impact to integrate technology into learning.

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18/07/2024
Community

BE.Entrepreneur: Boosting Entrepreneurship in Belgium

“How can we unlock the potential of entrepreneurship in Belgium?” This question, first posed by Emmanuelle Ghislain, CEO of Pulse Foundation and Alumna of Cohort 2021 Spring, led to a fruitful collaboration between Pulse Foundation, Belgium’s 40 under 40 and Itinera Institute. Together, they launched BE.Entrepreneur, an initiative to gather insights from the entrepreneurial ecosystem and propose concrete solutions to policy makers to boost entrepreneurship in Belgium.

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23/05/2024
Community

Celebrating Earth Day: Inspiring Actions for a Sustainable World 

On Earth Day, we want to share how some of our Alumni and Fellows create a positive environmental impact. In this article, you will learn about the actions of Adélaïde Charlier, Aushim Koumar, Sander Defruyt and Gregoire de Hemptinne and learn about their ways of fighting climate change, and discover the project “How Deep is Your Love (for the planet)”, a Field Work of Alumni Camille Claeys, Louis Lammertyn and Anne-Sophie Aberi-Moska.

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22/04/2024
Leadership

Celebrating Leadership by Highlighting Hidden Leaders of Society

Leaders are role models, who inspire, influence and guide others towards a common vision. Many actors of society are leaders, such as parents, teachers, youth animators, and care providers. They shape the lives and leadership skills of others from childhood through adulthood. Let’s acknowledge and highlight four hidden leadership roles bringing an important contribution in society.

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28/02/2024
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