Wow, another year is almost at an end. Billy and Renee have very much enjoyed keeping you up to date each week with news, events and information in English throughout the year. It's also been an absolute pleasure to meet up with many members of our community in person. Renee, Tetyana (Volunteer The Hague), Billy, … Continue reading Seasons Greetings to The Hague OnLine Community from Billy & Renee
Last week, the winners of The Hague Queer Awards were announced at pop podium PAARD. Alderman Mariëlle Vavier presented cheques to three winners: one worth €500 and two worth €2,500. Suzy Byczuk received the title ‘Queer Uitblinker’, for their efforts in making The Hague University of Applied Sciences a more inclusive environment, with a focus … Continue reading 2024 winners The Hague Queer Awards
The holiday season is just around the corner, and at Pathé, film lovers can once again enjoy a diverse range of films and specials in December. Discover Wicked, the beloved musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, now on the big screen as a spectacular film, or experience the epic story of how an orphan … Continue reading Experience the magic of December at Pathé
The new EU digital rulebook touches all dimensions of the digital economy. It aims to significantly improve competition and consumer protection in areas such as digital platforms, AI, product safety and data. However, this extensive regulatory framework might hinder unnecessarily SMEs due to overlaps and inconsistencies. Today, Minister Dirk Beljaarts of Economic Affairs of the … Continue reading The new EU digital rulebook discussions around better digital regulation for SMEs in the EU
🇬🇧 IT’S ARRIVED! A new English-language glossy about The Hague: Kingstreet A magazine about the good life in the city, featuring stories on new restaurants, the best beauty boutiques, and practical tips, such as where to find an English-speaking dentist or real estate agent. Cover models include a diverse international group of professionals: a general … Continue reading New English-language magazine about The Hague: Kingstreet
Earlier this month, I attended the God is a DJ Silent Disco in The Hague, The Netherlands. I love going out on dancing. However as a neurodivergent, I can easily get overwhelmed and overstimulated. This was a fantastic experience though, where more elements of choice were brought into the disco experience. https://youtu.be/GcFEtmvoYbg?si=Mu-3Myx48kbdKhfl Event text... On … Continue reading God is a DJ Silent Disco The Hague
This was an amazing event I attended last week @ The Social Hub in The Hague. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to simply listen to what life is like for others, and indeed look at how limitations can be changed to possibilities. My main takeaways: There is incredible value in taking the time … Continue reading The Power of Perspective Panel @ TSH The Hague
On 20 November 2024, I attended this event at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. ----- Event text.... On the occasion of COP29 (Baku, Azerbaijan) and after Brussels and London in June, the Planète Amazone team is bringing together an exceptional panel and invites you to come and meet them to discuss and discover for … Continue reading THE HAGUE APPEAL FOR MOTHER EARTH: AMAZONIA FILM AND PANEL DISCUSSION
This event is held twice per year. I participated in the one earlier this year - you can spot me in this video! https://youtu.be/LpjtK_qHQRI?si=fDIKbUKYwKiok-Ko Here are the details of the upcoming one.... Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024 Time: 11:00 – 15:30 (workshops start from 10:30 and end at 16:00) Location: The Social Hub The Hague - Hoefkade 9, 2526 BN … Continue reading 2024 Volunteer The Hague Mix and Match Fair (November)
Workshop: Neurodiversity, AI & The Future of Work Below is the text about our session. Whether you are neurodivergent, neurotypical or not sure, come and explore how we can better understand each other and create a more neuro-inclusive future. This session will cover some basics about neurodiversity and briefly explore representation, identity and the impact … Continue reading 2024 DigiQuest Amsterdam – Neurodiversity, AI & The Future of Work
On Tuesday 12 November I attended another great Wine, Cheese and AI event in The Hague, organised by Fiona Passantino. Event promo text: “AI Sentience”: What is it, how does it happen, how do we know it’s happening, and when? A panel conversation at the dividing line between Human and AI consciousness to understand the … Continue reading Wine Cheese and AI (November 2024)
In a letter sent to the House of Representatives last month, education, culture and science minister Eppo Bruins wrote that he wants to restore Dutch as the standard language of instruction in higher education. Mr Bruins will therefore proceed with the Internationalisation in Balance bill (WIB) and tighten up the relevant secondary legislation. He will … Continue reading Government wants to see Dutch as the norm and fewer foreign students in higher education
ImpactFest focuses on the combination between ‘doing good’ and ‘doing business’. The annual event in The Hague yesterday attracted 1,500 visitors from 35 countries. Here, not only are solutions our society needs discussed, new collaborations actually emerge and direct investments are made in promising entrepreneurs. Several entrepreneurs went home with a cash prize to take … Continue reading Nearly €220,000 awarded to entrepreneurs working towards a better world during ImpactFest
All candidates for the Hague Volunteer Awards 2024 have been announced. Out of the 185,000 volunteers in our city, 15 volunteers, 5 volunteer organizations and 5 volunteer teams will ultimately be eligible for these awards. The winners will be announced by an independent jury during the award ceremony on November 23. More information about the … Continue reading Candidates for the 2024 Hague Volunteer Awards announced
Welcome to ImpactFest! ImpactFest was created in 2016 to bring together ImpactCity’s ecosystem of purpose-driven organisations from all corners of the world. ImpactFest provides a platform to present oneself, where investors pitch for entrepreneurs and where entrepreneurs and experts exchange experiences to scale together. In the past years, ImpactFest has become the leading impact event … Continue reading 2024 ImpactFest The Hague
Last night I enjoyed attending a "Get in the Ring" event held by Unknown Campus in The Hague. The Pitch Battle was a fun way to have entrepreneurs share more about their startups.
Last Saturday night (2 November), the unique silent disco event God is A DJ welcomed more than 700 visitors to The Hague's iconic Grote Kerk. The historic venue had been transformed into an atmospheric space for the occasion, where music, light and architecture came together for a unique night out in The Hague's nightlife scene. … Continue reading God is A DJ Silent Disco attracts more than 700 dancing visitors to Grote Kerk
📣 Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Open House! 📣 🗓When: Thursday, November 14th📍Where: Speakers’ Corner (at the Hague University of Applied Sciences)🕖Time: 19:00 Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just curious to see what Toastmasters is all about, this is the perfect opportunity! We’ll be hosting an impromptu Table Topics contest where … Continue reading The Hague University Toastmasters Open House
The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a co-working space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals. Whatever your journey, it starts at The Social Hub. Here are some highlighted events this month... Paint and Sip, Inspired by Vermeer (13 … Continue reading The Social Hub The Hague Highlights for November
I'm thrilled to be an official Ambassador for The Social Hub. More here soon....meanwhile you can find out more about this amazing organisation here: https://www.thesocialhub.co
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