In this episode you will hear students discussing their experience as participants of the first edition of the game-based micromodule ‘Negotiating Politics in Deep Polarization’ from the Spring semester. 40 participants from eight different European universities attended, creating a dynamic and diverse learning environment and you will hear them discuss what they learned about taking on real-life political roles in a high-stakes political simulation. The students are in conversation with guest teacher Dr Jan Grzymski, founder of Immersive Politics and the creator of the game ‘How to Win Brexit’ which was central to his exciting collaboration with UiS.

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In this episode you will hear from more students discussing their experience as participants of the first edition of the game-based micromodule ‘Negotiating Politics in Deep Polarization’ from the Spring semester. 40 participants from eight different European universities attended, creating a dynamic and diverse learning environment and you will hear them discuss what they learned about taking on real-life political roles in a high-stakes political simulation. The students are in conversation with guest teacher Dr Jan Grzymski, founder of Immersive Politics and the creator of the game ‘How to Win Brexit’ which was central to his exciting collaboration with UiS. 

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Academic lead(s): Tanu Biswas, Tim Marshall and Sivan Balslev

Episode description: Students reflect on discovering childism through a challenge on archiving the climate movement. They discuss children’s roles as social and political contributors, what adults can learn from young climate activists, and why children’s voices and experiences should be preserved for future generations.

Childism and Archiving the Climate Movement for Future Historians | University of Stavanger

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In this short taster episode Tim and Tanu introduce our new podcast, what is it all about and give a preview of what listeners can expect in future episodes.

The Childism Higher Education and Research Program (CHER) | University of Stavanger