Lumière × MYA
Ben je geïnteresseerd in films, zowel fictie als documentaires? Houd dan deze pagina in de gaten. In samenwerking met Lumière Cinema organiseert Maastricht Young Academy (MYA) regelmatig filmvertoningen gevolgd door een paneldiscussie met experts. De films gaan over relevante onderwerpen in het onderzoek en de academische wereld, zoals mentaal welzijn, het academische leven, de balans tussen werk en privé, vrijheid van meningsuiting, maar ook klimaatverandering, kunstmatige intelligentie en mensenrechten. Deze evenementen zijn toegankelijk voor het publiek en trekken een breed en divers publiek.
Tijdens de paneldiscussie komen veel interessante vragen aan bod en kan het publiek met de experts in gesprek gaan. Na de vertoning gaan we naar de bar van de Lumière om de discussies voort te zetten met een drankje (een drankmunt is inbegrepen in het ticket) in een leuke en informele setting.
Eerdere events
22 May 2023
Panelists:
- Dr Andreea Nastase, Assistant professor in Public Policy at FASOS
- Dr Marina Serrat Romani, Assistant professor in the department of tax law at the Faculty of Law
- Dr Esperanza Buitrago Diaz, Senior researcher at the Maastricht Centre for Taxation.
This documentary on capital flight and tax evasion is a crystal-clear, educational, humorous and shocking plea about the favourite sport of the super-rich. The screening was followed by an interactive panel discussion. Taking the audience’s questions and remarks into consideration the event ended with further exchange and drinks at Lumière’s bar.
27 February 2023
Panelists:
- Dr Olga Van Oost, director of FARO and museologist at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- MFA Juan Pablo Pacheco Bejarano, artist, writer, and guest professor at the Royal Academy of Arts at The Hague
- Dr Louis van den Hengel, Assistant Professor of Gender Studies at UM
- Prof Dr Emilie Sitzia, Special Chair at the University of Amsterdam (Word and Image) and Associate Professor of Cultural Education at Maastricht University.
The screening was very well attended and attracted a broad and diverse audience. The film was a thought-provoking documentary following the team of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, reflecting on the struggles of historical and cultural institutions to strive for more diversity.
After the film, a panel discussion took place. Among other questions, we discussed the notion of 'artistic quality' and whether it is a social and ethical category rather than an aesthetic one, the role of the public in driving this debate, and the idea of meritocracy. The audience also asked several questions, and as always, discussions were further continued at the bar around a drink.
7 November 2022
Panelists:
Experts in cultural analysis of science and media, philosophy of technology, digital society and AI.
- Dr Flora Lysen
- Dr Philip Nickel
- Tara Miranovic
- Prof Mark Winands
The film is a witty tragicomedy about artificial intelligence, happiness, and relationships. Funny and thought-provoking, the event was well-received, and the night was a success with around 120 tickets sold. The screening was followed by a panel discussion. We addressed questions like what it means to be human, the reciprocity of humans learning from machines and vice versa, whether we are happy when our desires are fulfilled, and how realistic such an AI may be. The discussions continued at the Lumière bar.
16 May 2022
Panelists:
- Prof Wiebe Bijker
- Dr Clemens Driessen
- Prof Sjaan Nederkoorn
Progress in science requires funding, and funding always comes with political interests. How to Kill a Cloud is a story about the tension between advancing the real-world impacts of science and the political and ethical challenges posed by trying to get results. Our panel discussion explored questions like power interests and their effects on science funding, the pressure to deliver concrete, positive results vs the objective to create ‘good science’ and more broadly the life and struggles of research life.
21 February 2022
Panelists:
- Dr Sarah Stutterheim
- Dr Inken Gast
- Monique Lundh
The movie provided a searing look at the life of a powerful executive’s assistant who grows increasingly aware of the abusive cycle from employers that threatens every aspect of her position. The movie portrayed an example of how a person trying to do the right thing, while also trying to succeed professionally, can become complicit. The panel discussion that followed stressed the importance of healthy relationships between colleagues and managers for one’s well-being. Through audience engagement, it was highlighted that structural support in policy and law and the need for confidential advisors play a pivotal role in achieving well-being in the workplace.
30 November 2021
Panelists:
- Lisa Brüggen
- Dr. Leo Köhler
- Prof. Dr. Pamela Habibovic
The documentary provides an insightful and emotive narrative of the experiences of women scientists in their fields of work. The film drew on the experiences of the older generation of women in STEM, who advocated for the equality of representation, pay and working space for women in science, where these factors were better for their male colleagues at the time. Although these measurable aspects have somewhat changed in some contexts, contemporary women in science, and particularly women of colour, are still subjected to hardships - from unwanted sexual attention and harassment to subliminal exclusion and unsolicited critique.
The screening of the documentary was followed by a panel discussion with Lauren Wagner as the moderator, where the personal experiences of the speakers about the film were shared and ways forward for women in science were discussed. The overarching narrative of the documentary and the panel discussion pointed toward making the sciences increasingly intersectional and equitable for greater inclusion of the next generations of (women) scientists. Food for thought was left with all the attendees of the event.
1 November 2021
The film showcased the migration story of a fleeing family from Afghanistan. For four years, filmmakers Hassan Fazili and Fatima Hossaini and their two young daughters were living in uncertainty as they tried to get asylum in Europe while documenting their eventful journey with only three smartphones. The documentary gives a first-person viewpoint on the danger, anxiety, and solitude the family experienced during their journey as challenges faced by many in the same difficult circumstances. Yet, it also shows their hope, strength, and ability to remain positive given their situation. The screening was followed by an insightful panel discussion about refugee and asylum conditions and the complicated government actions, institutions, and the pivotal role they play in migration. Taking the audience’s questions and remarks into consideration the event ended with further exchange and drinks at Lumière’s bar.