As part of the pre-projects for our CurieuCity #2 festival, pupils from De Wereldbrug, Parkschool, Sint-Augustinusschool and Freinetschool Keerpunt Vorst are taking part in a fascinating workshop entitled ‘Goodbye plastic thanks to microbes’. The workshop is led by Vincent Crabbe, a researcher at the VUB, and immerses pupils in the wonderful world of microbes and their crucial role in the environment.
During the workshop, students discover what microbes are, where they can be found, and how they can contribute to the production of bioplastics. They leave with not only a positive attitude towards these micro-organisms, but also a better understanding of the importance of developing microbes for sustainable applications.
Armed with this knowledge, each class, under the guidance of Britt Bakker, set about producing its own microbial film. The students create unique short films in which fascinating microbes play the leading roles. Their creations will be shown at a mini-film festival during CurieuCity, giving the students the opportunity to share their work with the public.
