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Holland Alumni network Germany officially launched
On 4 December Nuffic successfully launched the Holland Alumni network in Germany in close cooperation with the Dutch higher education institutions and the Holland Alumni association in formation. More than 300 former students of Dutch higher education institutions residing in Germany attended the events in Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
March 2013: Russia seminar about institutional cooperation
A special Russia seminar on higher education and institutional cooperation will be held in the Hermitage Amsterdam on Tuesday 19 March 2013.
Science without Borders opens continuous PhD and post-doc Call
Last month Science without Borders Holland (SwB Holland) successfully finalised its first call at bachelor’s level. The programme is now opening a call at PhD and post-doc level.
More joint action needed for student housing
Higher education institutions, housing providers, ministries and local governments need to work together to improve student housing. This is necessary to ensure that the Netherlands remains competitive and attractive to local and international students, in addition to offering high quality higher education.
NFP short course, Women’s empowerment in agriculture
The Centre for Development Innovation integrates gender in their course on market access for sustainable development. Nuffic’s director Joep Houterman was invited to open a seminar due to Nuffic’s commitment to gender equality.
Description of education systems in 60 countries
Nuffic offers detailed information on the education systems of about 60 countries in its ‘education country modules’. Apart from a description of how education is organised in a specific country, the modules provide information about the main qualifications issued in the country, as well as how these qualifications are evaluated in the Netherlands.
Updated report on education agents in Russia
Nuffic Neso Russia has published an update of the report on education agents. The report has an updated list of Russian agents that Nuffic Neso Russia is in contact with, including information on three new agents.
Siberian universities looking for Dutch partners
Two Russian universities in Siberia want to start cooperation with Dutch higher education institutions. The areas of interest are Arts and Design, Architecture (urban studies) and Economics. You can find more details in the Call for Partners provided by the Nuffic Neso office in Russia.
Taiwanese parents’ influence on decision to study abroad
Outcomes of a survey held by Nuffic Neso Taipei show that in Taiwanese society parents play an important role in the decision-making processes of their offspring, when it comes to studying abroad.
Dutch universities on tour in Indonesia
From 29 October to 6 November eighteen Dutch higher education institutions met with around 12,000 prospective students from Indonesia at various events in Yogyakarta, Semarang, Jakarta and Medan. Indonesia is increasingly offering opportunities for student recruitment and institutional cooperation, due to its rapid economic growth and the priority given to internationalisation of higher education.
Neso reports: why do students study abroad?
Nuffic has published reports of a survey held by our Neso offices among prospective students who showed interest in studying abroad. The reports give insight into who these students are, how their decision to go abroad comes about and what image they have of Dutch higher education.
Help pioneering students win an iPad
International students in the Netherlands, Holland alumni and students aspiring to study in Holland can win an iPad with their own photograph, showing that they are pioneers. With this contest Study in Holland, the Nuffic initiative to promote Holland as a study destination, wants to reach out to as many international students as possible. Their message: Holland is a country of true pioneers, where international students are challenged to execute their innovative ideas.
Canal house infographic depicts study in Holland
It’s a typical Dutch canal house, just like tourists remember seeing in cities like Amsterdam. It has two big Dutch flags waving in the wind near the window on the fourth floor. The façade is painted bright orange. Study in Holland, the Nuffic initiative to promote Holland as a study destination, uses this image to make information about the Dutch higher education system easily accessible.
How to prepare for Study in China: new brochure
Neso China has published a new updated online brochure for Dutch students who are interested in studying in China. The new publication reflects the increasing amount of Chinese universities offering programmes taught in English for international students.
Welcome back meeting for alumni in Russia
The Netherlands Alumni Network in Russia (NANR) will hold their third “Welcome Back!” Seminar on Wednesday 14 November. Every recent graduate of a Dutch higher education institution is more than welcome to join this event.
Shaping the Future: conference proceedings online
On 2-3 July the conference ‘Shaping the Future’ took place in The Hague. The conference was organised by Nuffic on behalf of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the outcomes of the external evaluations of the NFP, NPT and NICHE programmes.
Police training in Guatemala goes from strength to strength
On 12 July 2012, a data centre linking police stations in Guatemala with the national police training academy (APNC) was officially opened. The opening of the data centre represents a key milestone in the professionalisation of the police service in Guatemala and is one of the core objectives of a NICHE project about Lifelong Learning in Police Practice.
Holland alumni in Turkey to meet Dutch royals
Alumni of Dutch higher education institutions in Turkey are invited to join the Brainport Innovation Seminar, a Dutch-Turkish Alumni Network Event. The event will take place in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands on Saturday 10 November 2012.
Who are your competitors on the Mexican education market?
As more and more recruiting countries are servicing the education markets, it is becoming increasingly important to know what the competition is doing. What are the competitors, at the national and institutional level, offering and how they are doing this? Nuffic Neso Mexico prepared a competitor analysis report to provide insight into their market.
How Nuffic Neso offices use ranking results
Nuffic Neso offices worldwide use the very positive results of the 2012-2013 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking to promote Holland as a study destination. Asian countries in particular have a strong focus on the ranking results.