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From September 24 to 26, leading academics, researchers, policymakers, and students from Indonesia and the Netherlands gathered for WINNER 2024 (Week of Indonesia and Netherlands Education and Research). This fifth edition of the hybrid event was hosted in the Netherlands for the first time.

Lem van Eupen is resigning her positions as Manager Europe and Director of the National Agency Erasmus+ as of September 1, 2024. And Marc van Zelst, Manager of Operations, is starting in a new position later this year at the Utrecht School of Arts (HKU).

To inspire youth on the opportunities of the agricultural sector, the Empower Youth4Food campaign (EY4F) was started. Company visits are a crucial part of the campaign, as they offer students real-world career insights and inspire future choices. A group of 25 young Vietnamese students and young professionals recently visited De Heus in Vietnam. What was their experience?

On 17 July 2024, Nuffic, in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is proud to launch the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package in Higher Education (SCOPE-HE). The new programme stands as a beacon of collaborative educational and vocational advancement between the EU and ASEAN.

Amos, Rebekka and Akaash from the National Archives of Suriname will come to study in the Netherlands with a Cultural Heritage scholarship. These young professionals want to further develop their expertise in the field of art and heritage and, above all, honour untold stories of slavery and bring it to the attention of young generations in Suriname.

What does the international classroom look like? This question was investigated by Irene Poort of the University of Groningen. An important conclusion is that THE international classroom does not exist. But there are four important ingredients you can use to shape it.

Will you also be present in Toulouse in September to maintain and expand your international network together with 7000 education professionals from The Netherlands and abroad? And to hear the latest developments and trends on internationalisation in education?

The international student population in the Netherlands is growing more slowly than in previous years. This is according to our latest research on incoming diploma mobility in Dutch hbo and wo. In the academic year 2023 - 2024, 5% more international bachelor's and master's students were studying in the Netherlands than the previous year. This growth is the slowest since the academic year 2014-2015.

In the face of cross-border challenges, the power of collective effort has become increasingly vital. Established a decade ago to aid those affected by the Syrian crisis, EDU-SYRIA aims at improving livelihood prospects for the people in Jordan, and helping youth to build a better future through skills and knowledge.

In Mali, amidst the backdrop of insecurity and climate change, a project of the Orange Knowledge Programme helped women to improve their lives and uplift their communities. By supporting 716 small enterprises of women, and training 1004 women on agricultural opportunities, the project is a groundbreaking example of female empowerment.