Episode 1: The Transformational Space of EGS – 30 Years of Arts, Health & Society

A Catalyst for Change: Celebrating 30 Years of The European Graduate SchoolIn this inaugural episode of the Arts, Health & Society podcast, we open our 30th-anniversary series by exploring the very foundations of the EGS experience.The episode features an introductory dialogue with José Miguel Calderón, Program Director of PhD Studies, and Barbara Hielscher, Director of the Master's Program. Together, they reflect on what makes EGS a truly transformational space for students arriving from all over the world.Listeners will hear insights into:How the institution fosters a unique environment of exchange with nature, multiple cultures, and human imagination.The ways in which the EGS space allows practitioners to take risks, rethink assumptions, and reconnect with their professional paths in clinical work, education, and social change.The phenomenological approach that serves as a foundational consent across the faculty, where the lived experience acts as a direct catalyst for surfacing challenges and resources.A shared vision for the future: protecting this unique container for upcoming generations and expanding research towards practical applications.Join us as we look back on three decades of growth and look forward to the continued evolution of the expressive arts.