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🎤🚀 Only 2 days to go until Soapbox Science Talks at WiseNight 2025!
This Friday, 26.09, inspiring scientists will step up on a soapbox at the Brussels Planetarium to share their passion and make research come alive in a fun, engaging way. 🌍✨
🔗 Register at https://wisenight.eu/activities/the-soapbox-science-brussels-booth/
Soapbox Science Brussels is back – joining WiseNight at the Planetarium of Belgium! 🌍✨
📅 26 September 2025
🕔 17h – 22h
📍 Planetarium, Brussels
An evening full of inspiring talks where women scientists take the stage to share their research with the public.
🔗 https://wisenight.eu/activities/the-soapbox-science-brussels-booth/
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Say hello to Crystal D'Silva, toxicologist and Associate Director at Baxter.
💊 With a PhD in Medical Biophysics and a passion for public education, Crystal studies the fascinating science of poisons and how toxic substances affect the body — and how we can better protect ourselves from them.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt.
📰✨ We’re in the news! ✨📰
Soapbox Science Brussels has been featured by @RTBF for bringing science into the public space.
🚀 On June 28, 12 brilliant women scientists will step onto soapboxes to share their research with passersby, making science visible, approachable, and inspiring.
🗞️ Read the full article here:
👉 https://www.rtbf.be/article/douze-femmes-scientifiques-dans-l-espace-public-a-bruxelles-pour-lutter-contre-les-stereotypes-11563281
💜 Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, and curious audience — together, we’re reshaping what science looks like.
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Meet Lucile Gely, PhD candidate exploring the surprising link between your tongue and your#sleep.
😴 Lucile studies how the brain’s control over our mouth and throat muscles impacts #sleepapnea — and how tongue exercises might turn those rough nights into restful ones.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt.
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Say hello to Florine Janssens, medical doctor and PhD researcher in nephrology at UZ Brussel.
🩸 Florine is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical care and scientific research. Her work focuses on how dialysis challenges our immune system. Instead of adding more meds, what if we rethink the way the machine works?
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe /Europakruispunt.
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔳 Introducing Sasha Viktorova, postdoctoral researcher in pure #mathematics, studying how shapes behave in higher dimensions and what happens at their most special points: #singularities.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt.
🤝 We are still looking for volunteers! Help us make this event a success and fill the form at https://lnkd.in/eCQEHMGp
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬👩🦽➡️
🔊 Introducing the innovative Hiva Hushyar, PhD researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, leading cutting-edge projects to improve #accessibility in cities — helping #wheelchair users navigate urban spaces through sensor-based technologies.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt. Full agenda: soapboxsciencebrussels.be/agenda/
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Today we are introducing Vendula Smolíková, environmental scientist tracking the invisible threats in our water.
🌊 Vendula investigates how toxic elements move through #water systems, combining fieldwork with cutting-edge analysis.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt. Find the full agenda on our website: https://soapboxsciencebrussels.be/agenda/
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Say hi to the brilliant Nora Colson, PhD researcher at Hasselt University — working at the crossroads of #spacescience and #sustainability.
🛰️ Nora’s research explores an unexpected partnership: diamonds and #cyanobacteria! Her mission? Finding innovative ways to produce #hydrogen fuel for space missions, paving the way for a greener future beyond Earth.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt.
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Next up is Emilie Despontin, PhD researcher in theoretical and mathematical physics at @ULBruxelles
🕳️ Fascinated by black holes since childhood, Emilie now devotes her research to understanding these cosmic enigmas. But her curiosity doesn’t stop at equations — she’s on a mission to make science accessible, inspiring wonder in people of all ages.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt!
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Introducing the curious and passionate Emilie Duthoo, #marinebiology researcher exploring nature’s very own superglue at @UMONS
🦪 Her fascination? How sea creatures stick to rocks, piers — and sometimes even ships — using natural glue. She dives deep into this sticky science to understand how it works and how we might harness it ourselves.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt!
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
🔊 Say hello to the inspiring Elien Alderweireldt, bioscience engineer at Ghent University.
🧬 From red meat to #microplastics Elien investigates how what we eat can influence #health. Her current research explores how micro- and #nanoplastics interact with our cells — using advanced models and state-of-the-art tech.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt!
📢 Volunteer Call!
Soapbox Science Brussels 2025 is just around the corner — and we need YOUR help to make it a success!
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to support us during the event. Whether you’re passionate about science, public engagement, logistics, or simply want to be part of an empowering initiative, we want to hear from you!
👉 Interested? Fill out the volunteer form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaT_3jqdYFkNbZrp6hJ4g9_wDpo3gdVEtTULTvhVKOww64jg/viewform
#SoapboxScienceBrussels #ScienceOutreach #Volunteering #STEM
🧑🔬✨ Meet the Speakers of Soapbox Science Brussels 2025! ✨🧑🔬
First up is the brilliant Else Magnus, astrophysics researcher at Vrij Universiteit Brussel (VUB).
🪐 Ever wondered what happens when stars collide or die? Else studies the Universe’s most violent explosions — gamma-ray bursts and cosmic collisions — to decode the signals they send to Earth.
📅 Catch her live on June 28th, 2PM, at Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt.
#SoapboxScienceBrussels #WomenInSTEM#Astronomy #ScienceOutreach
Our next Soapbox Science event is just around the corner — happening next month!
We have selected our speakers and their amazing topics for you to enjoy. We will let you know more about them in the next posts so keep an eye on here!
🗓 June 28th 2:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Carrefour de l’Europe / Europakruispunt, Brussels
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The countdown to Soapbox Science Brussels 2025 has begun, and we’d love for you to join us on the journey.
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🚀 What is Soapbox Science Brussels all about? Watch this video to find out! 🔬
In just a few minutes, you’ll see how we’re bringing science to the streets of Brussels—where researchers step onto their soapbox to make science accessible to everyone. 🌍👩🔬
👉 https://youtu.be/7xU0omkyyYo?si=zVATgu4LtTV83oLq
📢 Want to be part of it? There are only 2 days left to apply as a speaker! If you're a woman or non-binary scientist eager to share your research with the public, this is your chance.
👉 http://soapboxscience.org/apply-to-speak-at-soapbox-science-2025/
Last few days to apply as a speaker for our Soapbox Science Brussels event, bringing science to the streets of Brussels on 28 June 2025!
Don't miss this opportunity!
📆 Apply before March 2nd at http://soapboxscience.org/apply-to-speak-at-soapbox-science-2025/
Are you a female or non-binary scientist passionate about sharing your research in a fun and engaging way? Applications for our next event on June 28th in Brussels are still open!
✨ What’s in it for you?
✔ A unique platform to showcase your research
✔ A 1-hour slot to present in French, Dutch, or English
✔ Full training & support to help you shine
Let's make science accessible, visible, and inspiring for everyone!
⏳ Deadline to apply: March 2nd
📩 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ggJK44GQ