TEDx The Hague Salon (July 2026): Feeling alive: discomfort, belonging and trusting what happens next

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When was the last time you truly felt alive? Not simply comfortable or entertained, but completely present. Curious. Energised. Perhaps uncertain, vulnerable or even a little uncomfortable? That was the question at the heart of a TEDxTheHague Salon I attended at The Social Hub in The Hague in July. The theme was Feeling Alive, and rather … Continue reading TEDx The Hague Salon (July 2026): Feeling alive: discomfort, belonging and trusting what happens next

The Hague Local Election Night

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Many internationals in The Hague do not realize they can vote in the municipal elections on 18 March. Even fewer feel confident about what the city council actually decides or where political parties stand on issues that affect daily life.That is exactly why ACCESS, Volunteer The Hague and Holland Park Media are hosting The Hague … Continue reading The Hague Local Election Night

2026 Tech Fest @ The Hague Tech

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On 29th January 2026, I attended the 2nd annual Tech Fest @ The Hague Tech. A fantastic day! THT has a wonderful community with so many skills and this is a great way to showcase that. I particularly love the welcoming environment created there, with all welcome and tickets offered for free. I invited my … Continue reading 2026 Tech Fest @ The Hague Tech

AI Guidelines in Communication Practice

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Attended this on 20 January 2026 @ The Humanity Hub The Hague Text below from the promotion: Partos is organising an interactive session on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in communications practice. AI offers enormous opportunities, but also brings challenges and responsibilities. During this session, we will discuss considerations surrounding AI and potential … Continue reading AI Guidelines in Communication Practice

Tech Tools: Google Notebook LM

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Hello! I'm Renee, an actual human - this is NOT an AI generated article. I'm a university lecturer (at The Hague University of Applied Sciences) and AI Literacy trainer. In this series, I'm experimenting with Google Notebook LM. Have you tried it yet? You'll need a Google account, and then can start here: https://notebooklm.google.com/ I'll … Continue reading Tech Tools: Google Notebook LM

Two decades of tech in education

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This Sydney Morning Herald article from 2005 gives a snapshot of where we were two decades ago: This article urged schools to not ban technology but to embrace it as a tool of the trade. Interestingly enough, now 20 years later, my 16 year old daughter’s school just banned phones in school. This came after … Continue reading Two decades of tech in education

First Impressions Who Am I Activity

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In many of my workshops, I've started with an activity that I created a few years ago from an idea I had when preparing for a personal branding workshop. I've then developed further and used for various workshops on topics like (neuro)diversity and inclusion, networking and even just as an icebreaker. Usually participants have never … Continue reading First Impressions Who Am I Activity

How important communication can be in reducing stress and understanding what is really happening

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I've observed a lot of criticism of social media and communication in the last decade or more, especially in terms of the flood of information coming at us daily. To some extent I agree, we deal with literally thousands and thousands of messages daily via all different mediums. How much is actually relevant? In this … Continue reading How important communication can be in reducing stress and understanding what is really happening

2025 Embracing Diversities Workshop @ Toastmasters of The Hague

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On Thursday 20 February, I gave a workshop at Toastmasters of The Hague. Here's the event text.... Join us for an interactive, inspiring workshop that will help you navigate the dynamic world of inclusive communication and intercultural understanding. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker, a curious professional, or simply passionate about human connection, this session is … Continue reading 2025 Embracing Diversities Workshop @ Toastmasters of The Hague