Maya Youssef - Kanun player performs Syrian Dreams The Update 2026-09-19 | Maya Youssef - Kanun player performs Syrian Dreams
Olli-Pekka Heinonen: About The International Baccalaureate and the elements of the diploma programme The Update 2025-10-11 | Many thanks to Olli-Pekka Heinonen, the director general of The International Baccalaureate and former Minister of Education of Finland, for coming to speak to year 12 students about the IB diploma. Interviewers: Sianna Ephrem Zewdie, Karolina SachaFilming/Editing: Tristin van Wyk, Finn Paul Daher
The Update Live - Episode 1 The Update 2025-10-03 | A geopolitics podcast - this episode is brought to you by Noah Grossenbacher and Aarika Das Panda
The End of an Era | Goodbye and Thank You to Mr. Deighan, the Man Behind The Update The Update 2025-07-14 | A compilation of Guest Speakers brought to La Châtaigneraie for the Update by Mr. Deighan. It was produced in the 2024/5 school term to celebrate his time at the school and all that he has achieved. We extend the utmost respect and appreciation for his contributions to student journalism here at Ecolint, and wish him the best for his future.Editing: Alicia Lejnev
Criticism vs Harassment in the Online Arena—Former Womens Footballer Eniola Aluko Speaks Out The Update 2025-06-26 | We thank Eniola Aluko for taking the time to speak to us about her experiences and aspirations in women's football, particularly how she has responded to and managed the abuse she has suffered at the hands of online trolls. Ms. Aluko came to La Châtaigneraie on 16/06/25. Interviewers: Laura Patanapongpibul and Ailsa FraserFilming/Editing: Alicia Lejnev
How Swimming Saved Her Life—Literally: Yusra Mardini’s Journey from Syria to the Olympics and Beyond The Update 2025-06-23 | Huge thanks to Yusra Mardini for giving a talk here at La Châtaigneraie about her incredible journey and achievements on 18/06/2025. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours!Yusra Mardini is a Syrian refugee, Olympic swimmer, and UN Goodwill Ambassador who helped save lives during her escape from war and now advocates for refugees worldwide. 'The Swimmers' is a Netflix adaption of her story.Interviewer: Ella EdwardsFilming/Editing: Alicia Lejnev
Persuading with Reason and Flair | Global Witness Alexander Kirk The Update 2025-06-23 | A huge thanks to Alexander Kirk from Global Witness for coming to speak to us here at La Châtaigneraie on 10/02/2025.Global Witness is an NGO that calls out climate action and human rights violations.Interviewer: Sianna ZewdieFilm/Editing: Alicia Lejnev
The Accidental Screenwriter: Paul Laverty on Becoming a Social Storyteller & Working with Ken Loach The Update 2025-06-10 | Thank you to Paul Laverty for joining us online on 06/10/2025 and speaking about his inspiring experiences in the film industry. Apologies for the unexpected delay in this video's upload, we hope you enjoy this insightful interview!Interviewers: Jimin (Jennifer) Yoo, Alicia Lejnev Editing: Alicia Lejnev
Has Labour Lost its Way? – Jeremy Corbyn on Reeves, Reform, and Responses to Gaza & Ukraine The Update 2025-06-09 | Many thanks to @jeremycorbyn for coming to talk to our students here at La Châtaigneraie about British politics, inequality, workers rights, global conflicts and much more. Interviewers: Ilya Rudnitskiy and Harri AllawayFilming/Editing: Tristin van Wyk
Sally Freedman on Women in Football | Interview with FOOTBALL4iMPACT The Update 2025-05-26 | This interview was conducted by Football4Impact, a Geneva-based charity committed to teaching teenagers life skills through football.Thank you to sports author Sally Freedman for talking about how women in sports often face sexism and unfair treatment. Find Sally Freedman's book "Get Your Tits Out for the Lads" at this link: sally-freedman.com/#bookInterviewers : Suriyanah Schurman, Shehryaar HussainCheck out their website : football4impact.com
Real Talk on Peace in Gaza | Unapologetic: The Third Narrative The Update 2025-05-14 | The Update is extremely grateful to Mehra Rimer from B8 of Hope for facilitating the visit and interview with Amira Mohammad, co-host of podcast Unapologetic: The Third Narrative, along with her producer Evelyn Uzan.You can find Unapologetic here: www.uttn.net Amira and Evelyn present their perspectives on the conflict and the solutions to adopt. Interviewers: Finlay Hamilton and Ella EdwardsEditor: Oscar Ashton
Progress Under Deep Challenge - Lessons from Australias First Female PM | Julia Gillard Talk The Update 2025-04-14 | The Update is incredibly grateful to have received first Australian female Prime Minister and inspiring leader Julia Gillard. Insightful discussions on climate crises, gender and disability discrimination prompted thought-provoking reflections in La Chat students during her talk in our Primary Aula. Please note that the full video has been cut down into the main highlights for cohesion and pacing. Interviewers : Finlay Hamilton, Aimee Kennerly Filming/Editing : Oscar Ashton, Alicia LejnevA warm thank you to several Year 10s who participated in the filming of this talk. A special thank you to Mr Deighan for organising this event.
Peter and Matthew Kennard: Seekers of Truth through Photomontage and Investigative Journalism The Update 2025-03-10 | The Update is incredibly grateful to John Deighan for the opportunity to meet famous artist Peter Kennard, as well as his inspiring son, Matthew Kennard, author and journalist. The Update would also like to thank Nations Voice, the Campus des Nations' official newspaper, for collaborating on this interview and letting us use their filming equipment. Their youtube channel is linked below. youtube.com/channel/UCHlUp1ALDYMT6QXTF3BQ6tgInterviewers : Ella Edwards, Charlotte AllisonFilming/Editing : Arthur Nijenhuis, Alicia Lejnev
The Amazing Potential of Carbon Capture | Tristan Lebleu from Climeworks The Update 2025-03-10 | Many thanks to Tristan Lebleu for joining us here at La Chât on 27/01/25 to speak of your inspiring experiences in the realm of carbon capture technology, working for one of the leading pioneers in the field - Climeworks.Interviewers : Sianna Ephrem Zewdie, Lélia WalterFilming/Editing : Oscar Ashton
Breaking the Boundaries between Environmental Justice and Human Rights with Kumi Naidoo The Update 2025-03-10 | La Chat is so incredibly grateful to have welcomed former Green Peace director Kumi Naidoo and his inspiring story in fighting for the climate. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Ecolint's centenary. Interviewers : Ella Edwards, Finlay Hamilton Filming/Editing : Josephine Zeeb, Alicia Lejnev, Oscar Ashton
Breaking Barriers in Sports: Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh on Field Hockey, Love, and Legacy The Update 2025-03-07 | Thank you to Helen & Kate Richardson-Walsh to coming to La Chat and speaking about your experience!Interviewers : Ella Edwards, Dunja Jovic, Lelia Walter, Harri AllawayFilming/Editing : Oscar Ashton
The Pink Tax: Janine Rogan on Closing the Wealth Gap Between Men and Women The Update 2025-02-23 | Janine Rogan on Financial Empowerment, The Pink Tax, and Building Wealth for EveryoneMany thanks to entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker Janine Rogan! La Chat students had the pleasure to learn from the author of 'The Pink Tax' about the wealth gap between genders, how to build wealth as a woman, and financial empowerment.Interviewers : Ella Edwards, Patricia Comninos Filming/Editing : Alicia Lejnev, Ella Edwards
Emmanuel Jal : From War Child to Musician for Peace and Healing The Update 2025-02-16 | Many thanks to South-Sudanese-Canadian activist, musician and actor for visiting our school to talk about his experience. Join The Update as we speak with Emmanuel Jal about his story as a former child-soldier in the South Sudanese civil war.Interviewers : Sianna Ephrem Zewdie, Arhan DeshpandeFilming/Editing : Oscar Ashton, Alicia Lejnev
Reporting from the Frontlines: Secunder Kermani on Journalism, Integrity, and Conflict Zones The Update 2025-02-13 | Thank you to Secunder Kermani for joining our team on 15/11/2024 to share his valuable insights.Interviewers: Dalal Abu and Katerina SchneiderFilm/editing: Josephine Zeeb
Dianne Whelan on 500 Days in the Wild: Adventure, Filmmaking, and Finding Meaning in Nature The Update 2025-02-06 | Many thanks to Dianne Whelan for coming to La Chat and speaking of your wonderful experiences as a filmmaker and adventurer. Interviewers : Ella Edwards, Aimee KennerlyFilming/editing : Alicia Lejnev
Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike on Overcoming Adversity, Redefining Disability, and Inspiring Change The Update 2025-01-23 | Many thanks to Anne Wafula Strike for telling us her story at La Chat! Interviewers : Patricia Comninos & Tessa Julia ProtopapaFilming/editing : Alicia Lejnev
Extremism, Youth Culture, & the Future of Political Ideals: Conversation with Cynthia Miller-Idriss The Update 2025-01-23 | Thank you Cyntha Miller-Idriss for visiting our establishment. Interviewees : Jack & Tara Mavroidis Filming/Editing : Oscar Ashton & Ben Berkeley
Robert Swan on his Journey Through Antartica and the Urgency for Climate Action The Update 2024-11-04 | Thank you to Robert Swan for joining our team to discuss his great adventures!Interviewers : Finlay Hamilton & Karolina Sacha Filming/Editing : Alicia Lejnev & Josephine Zeeb
From Kindertransport to Parliament: Lord Alfred Dubs on fighting for Refugees The Update 2024-10-28 | Thank you Lord Alfred Dubbs for sharing your experience here at La Chat!Interviewees : Finlay Hamilton, Katerina SchneiderFilming/editing : Oscar Ashton & Ben Berkeley
Claudia De Rham on the Future of Physics and Being a Woman in STEM The Update 2024-10-16 | Many thanks to scientist Claudia De Rham for sharing her thoughts on the future of physics and the role of women in STEM!Interviewers: Sianna Zewdie and Karolina SachaFilming/Editing: Alicia Lejnev
Ana Pastor Julián sobre la Política Española, la Medicina y Mujeres en el Liderazgo The Update 2024-10-09 | New interview in Spanish with English subtitles! Thank you to Ana Pastor Julián for discussing with us the realities of the current state of the Spanish government!Interviewers: Tara Mavroidis and Andrea PapacotsiaFilming / Editing: Alicia Lejnev, Josephine Zeeb and Benjamin Berkley
Zarghuna Kargar on her Role as an Afghan BBC Journalist The Update 2024-10-09 | Thank you to Zarghuna Kargar for joining our team to discuss the current state of her country and of her profession!Interviewers: Aimee Kennerley and Tara MavroidisFilming/Editing: Benjamin Berkley and Oscar Ashton
Patrick Foster on Overcoming Gambling Addiction and Fraud Scandal The Update 2024-10-08 | #addictionrecovery #gambling #addictiontreatment #addictionhelp Thank you to Patrick Foster for speaking up today about the addictive qualities of gambling and his personal journey overcoming them.Interviewer: Mr. DeighanFilming/Editing: Benjamin Berkley, Josephine Zeeb and Oscar Ashton
Why Our Planet Can’t Keep Up: Professor Julia K. Steinberger on the Urgent Need for Change The Update 2024-09-23 | Thank you Julia K. Steinberger for joining us and speaking of your experience. Interviewees : Karolina Sacha & Sianna Ephrem ZewdieFilming/editing : Ben Berkeley & Alicia Lejnev
David Aguilar, sobre construir su propio brazo protésico con piezas de LEGO The Update 2024-09-19 | Gracias David Aguilar por venir a La Chat a hablar de vuestra experiencia! Interviewees : Andrea Papacotsia & Matilda Llopart Sigerud Filming/Editing : Josephine Zeeb & Oscar Ashton & Alicia Lejnev
Ian Shaw on his experience as a jazz music player and refugee activist. The Update 2024-05-01 | Thank you for coming to our campus to talk to us about your experiences as a jazz musician and refugee activist. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to our update team who made this video possible today: Interviewer - andreainterviewer - Harper Film/Editor - Benjamin
Anna Mcnuff on being both a professional athlete and a devoted mother The Update 2024-04-22 | Thank you Anna Mcnuff for coming in to speak with us today about her life as an athlete and a writer.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to the update team who made this video possible today:- Interviewer - Patricia - Interviewer - Jennifer- Film - Ben / Josephina / Oscar / Alicia- Editing - Ben ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dr Jim Down on his experience in the Intensive care unit during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Update 2024-03-18 | Thank you so much Dr Jim Down for coming in to speak to us today about your experience in the NHS During the covid 19 Pandemic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to the update team who made this video possible today:- Interviewer - Andrea - Interviewer - Harper - Film - Ben / Josephina / Oscar - Editing - Ben ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 - Intro to Dr Jim Down 00:33 - Inspiration to Work in the NHS02:51 - Did your Dad shape your carrier?06:20 - The impacts of working in the pandemic on family life08:26 - Mental health management10:32 - Techniques for High School students stress? 12:53 - Most Inspiring experiences?14:42 - Ethics in the Job 16:19 - The Alexander Litvinenko Case 19:37 - Benefits and inspiration to become a writer 22:14 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you enjoy this content please leave a like and consider subscribing to get notified when a new video is published.
Michael Barton on neurodiversity week and the advantages of autism The Update 2024-03-17 | Thank you Michael for coming in today to speak to us and your experience of being on the spectrum and the advantages that come with it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to the update team who made this video possible today:- Interviewer - Andrea - Interviewer - Harper - Film - Ben / Josephina - Editing - Ben ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters---00:00 - Intro 00:51 - How Would you define autism?01:49 - How can autism impact your communications with others?02:43 - How was your learning different?04:04 - What made you become an author?05:43 - Did autism stand in the way of your carrier?06:49 - The benefits of autism in your life?07:57 - Carrier acceptance and awareness of autism09:24 - How can School / Work spaces become more Inclusive? 10:56 - What Messages do you want to convey? 11:33 - OutroIf you enjoy this content please leave a like and consider subscribing to get notified when a new video is published.
Journalist Thomas Sparrow on the impact of AI and Misinformation The Update 2024-03-14 | Thank you for Thomas Sparrow on coming in today and talking to us about AI and misinformation Thank you to the update team who made this video possible today:- Interviewer - Tessa - Interviewer - Tara- Filming - Ben and Josephine - Editing - Josephine
Nichola Mckee On her sisters Lyra McKee, courageous life and tragic murder The Update 2024-03-13 | Thank you Nichola For coming in to speak to us today about her sisters tragic murder. Thank you To the update team who made this video possible - interviewer - Isla - interviewer - Tessa - Filming - Nico and Ben - Editing - Ben
Alison Cope on youth Knife Violence awareness in the United Kingdom The Update 2024-03-11 | Thank you so much for Alison Cope for coming in today talking about her son's tragic death and knife violence. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our online newspaper article on international women's day :thelachatupdate.com/2024/03/08/the-history-and-meaning-behind-international-womens-day-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to our Team for setting up this interview today.- Interviewer - Aimee- Interviewer - Katerina - Filming - Ben - Editing - Ben
Zaghari-Ratcliffe family on Nazanins time in Iranian prison and readjusting to life in the UK The Update 2024-02-13 | Thank you to the Ratcliffe's for joining usInterviewers - Harper- Aimee- PatriciaFilmer/Editor : Benjamin berkleyMore information ( thelachatupdate.com
Emily Howard on the relationship between AI, music and mathematics The Update 2024-02-11 | Emily Howard on the relationship between AI, music and mathematics. Thank you to Emily Howard for taking the time to do The Update 2024 team's first interview!The article on the interview will soon be posted on thelachatupdate.com/. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @thelachatupdate . Interviewers: Arhan Deshpande and Tara MavroidisFilming/editing: Benjamin Berkley and Josephine ZeebMany thanks to John Gerard Deighan for getting Emily Howard to do this interview with us!
Agnes Kaposi - Engineer, educator, author, and Holocaust survivor The Update 2024-02-04 | Many thanks to Agnes Kaposi for telling her inspiring story to our La Chat Students.
Kushtrim Koliqi and Boyd McKechnie On Barabar Centre and human rights in Kosovo The Update 2023-10-30 | ...
British journalist, author, and strategist on politics, and his personal experiences The Update 2023-03-03 | ...
Helen Lewis on insights into feminism, and steps forward within the movement The Update 2023-02-22 | La Chat was joined by journalist, and author of Difficult Women (an imperfect history of feminism and women's rights). She shares thought provoking insight into the feminist movement, and steps forward within it.
Fergus McCreadie Trio on the intricacies of jazz The Update 2023-02-12 | La Chat was joined by talented musicians Fergus McCreadie, David Bowden, and Steven Henderson. In this interview they share knowledge on jazz, and experiences as a Scottish jazz group.
Leroy Logan on being a Founding Member of the UK Black Police Association The Update 2023-02-02 | ...
Keme Nzerem: Journalist and Filmmaker The Update 2023-01-29 | Journalist and filmmaker Keme Nzerem, provides an interesting view into the world of news, the political implications, and other interesting insights!
Jocelyn Bell Burnell: world renowned astrophysicist on the difficulties of being a woman in STEM The Update 2022-03-30 | The Update was extremely fortunate to interview astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell about her life and work.
