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Doors of London. Noticing exercise.

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So true...

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Back in London for a long weekend.

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"Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty." *** Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, "In Praise of Shadows"

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Repeated calls for efficiency in HE are forcing us to think where we can compromise & what is non-negotiable. To answer this question, we need a good understanding of & suitable ways of measuring the quality of education. Here are some of my thoughts: educationalist.substack.com/p/how-do-you...

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For all of us living in English but born elsewhere... * "Doesn’t the beauty and strength of the English language lie precisely in its hybridity and therefore "impurity"- its remarkable ability to adapt, evolve, and embrace a stunning range of styles (...)?" elifshafak.substack.com/p/write-your...

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"There is not one day that clearly marks when winter ends and spring begins. Spring hides inside winter. We notice it emerging with our eyes, our skin and other senses. We find it in new buds, a comfortable breeze and the warmth of the sun." *** "Tales from the cafe", by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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Spring is springing :)

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A generous amount of sunshine today

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One of the main issues I have in my work is saying "no" to certain tasks in order to protect my boundaries and (mental) health. That's because they all sound interesting and worth doing. I found this boundary building exercise useful: www.citizenwellbeingscientist.com/blog/3-minut...

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Why do we need interdisciplinarity? It’s simple: the world is not neatly divided into disciplines. But our education is built around disciplinary silos that seldom interact. 💡 Ideas & resources on interdisciplinarity in education in my latest newsletter: educationalist.substack.com/p/learning-a...

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Everyone has many associations with a flower — the idea of flowers. (...) Still — in a way — nobody sees a flower — really — it is so small — we haven’t time — and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time." *** Georgia O'Keeffe, "The Poetry of Things"

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So happy to finally see this paper out in the world! I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations with many enthusiastic CTL Directors in the US and I hope our model can help untangle the complex position CTLs are in, especially in this stormy HE landscape. 💡 link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007...

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

As I am training a new batch of PBL tutors, I am reminded of what I think is super important: ❕Active learning does NOT mean we take our hands off our students. There are many ways we can support them while allowing them to be independent learners. educationalist.substack.com/p/how-much-d...

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When the sun makes such a rare appearance you definitely need to celebrate it! #MondayMotivation

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

I'm not a fan of suggestions to use ChatGTP as "thought partner" in course design & planning. We (fac dev) have been fighting to create a culture where faculty share teaching plans with each other, and I feel using GenAI would be settling for suboptimal results while underutilizing social learning.

submitted 35 days ago • 2 comments

The world is enveloped in cotton wool

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"And that is what we are increasingly losing today: The cognitive ability and conceptual flexibility that help us understand each other better before judging each other so quickly and dismissively." Elif Shafak's newsletter is a breath of fresh air. elifshafak.substack.com/p/empathy-is...

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"To be a good human being is to have a kind of openness to the world, an ability to trust uncertain things beyond your own control." *** Martha Nussbaum

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"I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps. says, "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again." *** Lewis Carroll, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass"

submitted 53 days ago • 1 comment

Winter mode on

submitted 54 days ago • 1 comment

Happy New Year from Maastricht, the Netherlands!

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Christmas feast. Mom's delicious appetizers & desserts.

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Today I spent some relaxing time creating a few Christmas arrangements to bring joy & colour to my home. #ikebana #celebration

submitted 71 days ago • 2 comments

No wonder I kind of forgot how the sun looks like... nltimes.nl/2024/12/16/r...

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The joy of coming back home from a faraway trip with a new ceramic vase and creating a small arrangement to capture the first rays of sunshine in a week. #Ikebana #Japan #gratitude #joy #pottery

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As we rush towards the winter holidays, with tons of things to finish, let's remember to stop for a moment and breathe deeply. Breathe in. Breathe out.

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

11 wonderful days in Japan. 125 km walked. 1450 pictures taken. 26 hours of flight around the world. Many hours of sunshine. Unbelievable autumn colours. Lots of delicious food.

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After a 14h flight over the North Pole, I'm back home in Maastricht. Absolutely loved every moment of my Japanese holiday and already look forward to the next time ;)

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Today I had the privilege of doing a kintsugi workshop in a traditional studio in Kyoto. It was a very special experience. I learned about kintsugi as art & philosophy. It really resonates with me: nothing is irreversibly broken. We should cherish our imperfections as part of our personal landscape.

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An amazing autumn day in Arashiyama. I can't get enough of these colours, the earthy smell of the forest, the taste of yuzu and the warmth of delicious udon...

submitted 88 days ago • 1 comment

This is Kyoto in autumn. A sea of bright red. Unbelievable, yet real.

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

Back in Kyoto. In my favourite season (unfortunately not only mine). For the next 3 days I'll try to escape the crowds and discover some new non-touristy gems. This city keeps surprising me and luring me in. Can't wait to see what's next ;)

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This is my answer to the question: "Why do you go to Japan every autumn?"

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Postcard from Kinosaki Onsen. A small onsen town where you can enjoy amazing ryokan hospitality, great food and (funniest of all) you can stroll in your yukata in the streets between the 6 public baths. Now, that's an experience ;)

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I fell in love with Kurashiki and its gorgeous well-preserved historical district that is sometimes called "Venice of Japan". Discovering new beautiful places every time I'm in Japan makes me so happy!

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Today I explored Naoshima island. Amazing art installations, architecture that perfectly blends in nature, all set in a stunning scenary. I will surely be back for more.

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Today I explored the amazing art of Isamu Noguchi, visited a beautiful temple in the mountains and immersed myself in the fairy tale atmosphere of autumn illuminations in Ritsurin Garden.

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When you feel like you just stepped in paradise.

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