BELvue museum:Educational offer
Launch of the Migration Toolbox – Invisible Stories
03/12/2025
09:30-16:15
Secondary school teachers & those interested
History, geography, citizenship & social sciences
EN/NL/FR
Free
Booking required via the registration form
On Wednesday, December 3, we invite teachers and anyone interested to come and discover the Invisible Stories (INVIST) educational toolkit, dedicated to invisible migration narratives. Throughout the day, experts and project partners will present the theoretical concepts and preliminary research on the topic. The afternoon will be dedicated to showcasing the tools and how to use them concretely in the classroom, during interactive workshops.
Invisible Stories (INVIST) aims to provide teachers with educational tools to address migration and European identity in the classroom.
Programme
09:30-10:00: Welcome
10:00-10:15: Welcome speech by An Lavens, Director of the BELvue Museum
10:15-11:15: Keynote speech by Dr. Wim Peumans on European identity, migration, and an invisible story
How did sexuality and gender gain a prominent place in the migration discourse? And what does European citizenship entail? In his keynote speech, Dr. Peumans highlights the consequences for LGBT Muslims and their experience of coming out, sexuality, and gender – both during the asylum process and within the family context. An invisible story in a nutshell!
In English, simultaneous translation into French and Dutch available.
11:45-12:15: Research presentation by the INVIST team
A short presentation of the research conducted in the first phase of the project.
In English, simultaneous translation into French and Dutch available.
12:15-13:15: Lunch
13:15-14:45: Workshops
In the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to try out the interactive tools yourself and ask your questions directly to the developers of the toolbox.
Workshops in English, French, and Dutch (1 group per language).
15:00-15:30: Presentation of recommendations by the INVIST team
How can we teach about European migration and identity? This short presentation shares concrete tips and strategies for addressing these themes in the classroom.
In English, simultaneous translation into French and Dutch available.
15:30 – 16:00: Panel discussion on the transnational migration narrative
Looking to the future, how can we approach the further construction of the transnational migration narrative? Experts from diverse backgrounds will come together to discuss this complex yet pressing question.
In English, simultaneous translation into French and Dutch available.
16:00 – 16:15: Q&A session
Practical information
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, from 09:30 to 16:15
- Location: BELvue Museum – Place des Palais 7, 1000 Brussels
- For secondary school teachers and anyone interested in the topic
- This launch will take place in English, Dutch and French
- Languages: The presentations will be in English, with simultaneous translation into French and Dutch - for the workshops, participants will be grouped by chosen language (English, French, or Dutch) to facilitate discussion
- This launch is free, lunch included
- Booking required via the registration form
