On 16 November 2022, I gave two presentations on Intercultural Communication. The first was at MBO College Airport in Hoofdorp, the Netherlands, not far from Schiphol Airport: It was a fun campus to visit. The second presentation was at MBO College Amstellaan, a short drive away. I was invited by Luisa Prando, Manager of Internationalisation … Continue reading 2022 MBO College Airport & Amstellaan Week of the World
On 8 November 2022, it was a delight to have the chance to spend some time with the fabulous team at the CJG Leidschenveen-Ypenburg (Centrum voor Jeugd & Genzin). This centre supports families with babies and children up to 12 years. They have noticed in recent years that more and more international families have settled … Continue reading 2022 CJG Communicating with International Families
On Monday 17 October 2022 I attended the "Delft Kracht van Verbindt" (power of connection/networking) event. This is a business networking event, and I had several interesting conversations. I try hard in Dutch but thankfully most people also speak English. They highlighted a number of interesting local initiatives. As the chairperson of Delft MaMa, I hope to … Continue reading 2022 Delft Kracht van Verbindt
On 5 October 2022, I attended the EDUTech Europe event at RAI Amsterdam. I was fortunate to receive an invitation from an internship student I am supervising, though had also had this event on my radar for some time as my own Master's thesis focussed on EdTech. Ans: the satisfying grading platform Based in Delft, … Continue reading 2022 EDUTech Europe
A few times a year, I have the fabulous opportunity to meet PhD's and their partners at TU Delft to help them settle into life here in the Netherlands. This is offered by the Coming to Delft service. It's always a very international group, and I lead them through a workshop with tips and tricks … Continue reading 2022 (October) TU Delft Building your Network in the Netherlands workshop
TheHagueOnLine had the chance to interview Chris Rankin ahead of his upcoming performance on Tuesday 27 September 2022 in the Circus Theatre Scheveningen. Â Watch below to hear more about this "evening of joy". For more information and tickets
Neuroemergence virtual conference 2022 Neuroemergence is a virtual gathering space for neurodivergents and allies to come together, share stories, learn from each other, get inspired and convene as a community. The international NeuroEmergence event has grown out of the want for people to be able to come together and help build a more neurodivergent friendly … Continue reading 2022 Neuroemergence Virtual Conference
The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. All welcome! Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry - this is an #inclusive #networking event with a focus on … Continue reading 2022 (May) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – Power
The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. All welcome! Theme this month: (RE)CONNECT. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry - this is an #inclusive #networking event … Continue reading 2022 (April) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – (Re)Connect
Communication is constantly changing Inclusive language Thank you to Tara A Guide to Gender Neutral Language in Business Writing
The Avacado Show has been a huge hit in Amsterdam and other locations around the world, and founders Julien Zaal and Ron Simpson will now open a brand new eating experience this weekend in the Westfield Mall of The Netherlands. Â
On 23 February 2022, it was super exciting to deliver the first LIVE version of this workshop after around 2 years online due to COVID. Offered by TU Delft's "Coming to Delft" service, which supports PhD and their partners to relocate to and feel at home in Delft, I really enjoy meeting the participants from … Continue reading 2022 (February) TU Delft Building your Network in the Netherlands workshop
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2021 will open on 17 July at the Sound and Vision Museum The Hague. The exhibition displays over 150 international prizewinning press photos in 8 categories: Â Contemporary Issues, Environment, General News, Long-Term Projects, Nature, Portraits, Sports and Spot News.
A brand new Dutch attraction opened its doors recently in Scheveningen - LEGOLAND® Discovery Center. This indoor play area with millions of LEGO® bricks offers interactive play entertainment for children aged 3 to 12 years, along with their family and friends. Master Model Builder Arjan Groenendijk, together with three school classes from Scheveningen, symbolically opened … Continue reading LEGOLAND® Discovery Center opens in Scheveningen
Online event with psychologist Unzela Haider. Hosted by Renee Tentori.
Here in the Netherlands we are in our second lockdown, as well as in the middle of a cold, dark winter. Netflix is the most popular pastime for many of us looking for entertainment and escape. Personally I've enjoyed series such as Bridgeton, Outlander and my 13yo daughter's favourite - RuPaul's Drag Race! Salad for … Continue reading WaterBear: like Netflix for Nature
I've been experimenting with different apps and workflows for my 250,000 digital photos and videos from the last decade. I'd like to be able to view, edit and organise these images. After a few weeks I have to say that there is, unfortunately, no one perfect solution that meets all my needs. Here's a summary … Continue reading Organising a decade of digital photos
As COVID-19 has changed our world in 2020, marketing and advertising has had to make a lot of changes along with it. This post is to gather a few examples. Google Ads This Dutch advertisement to "Claim 75 euros of advertising credit to get started" encourages businesses to reach clients online with Google Ads. Certainly … Continue reading Advertising during COVID-19
Today, 03 December 2020, I attended an online event organised by Volunteer The Hague. General impact of COVID-19 in The Netherlands on jobs Uneven impact: some industries are needing more Reskilling: People working in restaurants for example, can they be reskilledLess expats: fewer people moving to The Netherlands this yearMore competitive: more candidates for same … Continue reading Impact of COVID-19 on labour market in The Netherlands
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