The Hague Summer School (July 2024)

The Hague Summer School is a cutting-edge two or four week modular programme, offering courses on crucial issues such as peace, justice and human rights (in the context of European Union cooperation and international relations), the impact of global migration and youth involvement in democracy. The practical application of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals … Continue reading The Hague Summer School (July 2024)

2024 Neurodiversity Pride Day

Neurodiversity Pride Day 2024 was the 7th annual day of Pride for Neurodivergent individuals worldwide, with activities from 10-17 June, and the official day on June 16th. During Neurodiversity Pride Day we celebrate neurodivergent uniqueness and the value of neurodiversity in society; a day to appreciate all who are neurologically distinct. Celebrated worldwide, its a … Continue reading 2024 Neurodiversity Pride Day

2024 Den Haag Inspireert! The Hague Inspires!

On Thursday 13 June 2024, Den Haag Inspireert! (The Hague Inspires!) was hosted by The Hague City Council, the Economic Board of The Hague, Horeca Nederland, WNO NCW, MKB Den Haag and Rabobank at the Fokker Terminal. I also attended the 2023 Den Haag Inspireert! event which was at Amare. For this 2024 edition, I … Continue reading 2024 Den Haag Inspireert! The Hague Inspires!

Press Tour – The Hague celebrates 125 years since the first Peace Conference

From 12-14 June 2024, I had the amazing experience of being part of a press tour here in The Hague.  Organised by Graziella Guarguaglina (International Media Coordinator) of The Hague and Partners, this truly was an eye-opening and incredibly educational experience. With a group of other journalists from around the world, we had a three … Continue reading Press Tour – The Hague celebrates 125 years since the first Peace Conference

KIVA: Call of the Wisdom Keepers in The Hague

Last week (30 May 2024), I had the absolute privilege to be in the presence of a number of amazingly inspirational humans. KIVA: The Call of the Wisdom Keepers was shown at Museon-Omniversum in The Hague. Filmmaker/Producer, Marijke Kodden, shared with us some of her behind the scenes inspiration and challenges. Aboriginal Elder Australia I … Continue reading KIVA: Call of the Wisdom Keepers in The Hague

Welcome to Delft (May 2024)

Moving to a new place can be exciting but also overwhelming. The Welcome to Delft events support newcomers to Delft. This programme is currently offered twice a year as a collaboration between ACCESS, Gemeente Delft and TU Delft. Saturday 25 May was the most recent edition of this event and it was lovely to catch … Continue reading Welcome to Delft (May 2024)

WBII: Unleashing the potential of AI in business

On Thursday 23 May, I attended an event hosted by the Women's Business Initiative International: Empowering efficiency: Unleashing the potential of AI in business. Details currently online here: https://womensbusinessinitiative.net/events/#!event/2024/5/23/wbii-may-event-in-person and a screenshot below. Fleur is an enthusiastic and knowledgable speaker. She took us through a variety of tools and examples. including: What is AI How … Continue reading WBII: Unleashing the potential of AI in business

The Hague University Toastmasters Networking Workshop

On 15 May 2024, I really enjoyed delivering a networking workshop at The Hague University Toastmasters. Thanks to for the great photos Thomas Bwire! Labels We always give ourselves and each other "labels" - whether we like it or not! There are some benefits to doing this, in helping our brain process all the information … Continue reading The Hague University Toastmasters Networking Workshop

2024 Digital Education Research and Evidence @ TU Delft

On 18 April 2024, I attended the annual meeting for digital education research and evidence at the Teaching Lab, TU Delft. I enjoyed this opportunity to learn more about the EdTech field. I also attended this event before, see my previous posts here: 2019 Learning Analytics in Higher Education Prof. Marcus Specht opened the day … Continue reading 2024 Digital Education Research and Evidence @ TU Delft

Elements of AI Online Course

Are you also overwhelmed with all the talk of AI, but not quite sure what it all means? This is a great free online course which covers the basics: https://www.elementsofai.com From their site..... Our goal is to demystify AI The Elements of AI is a series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the … Continue reading Elements of AI Online Course

Dutchify Connecting Cultures Panel

🎉✈️ Embark on a cultural adventure like never before at our spectacular event: “Connecting Cultures”! 🌍✨ 📅 Set Your calendars for March 14th . The event will be at The Social Hub, let’s turn it into a melting pot of diversity, starting at 5 PM until 7 PM! 🌟🎊 🔍 Test your knowledge and wit … Continue reading Dutchify Connecting Cultures Panel

2024 IWD: A Spotlight on Female Expertise @ The Hague Tech

There were numerous events to choose from on Friday 8 March 2024 - International Women's Day. I have very mixed feelings about this day. I absolutely believe we need to focus on and address the ongoing gender gaps in our world. However I feel uncomfortable at events with only women - inclusion is so important … Continue reading 2024 IWD: A Spotlight on Female Expertise @ The Hague Tech

Ria Sikkes-lezing – Ingrid van Engelshoven

On 7 March 2024, I attended the Ria Sikkes-lezing as part of the Haagse VrouwenDagen. The event was all in Dutch and I did my best to follow it all. Programma 19.30 uur Inloop met livemuziek, koffie, thee en wat lekkers 20.00 uur Mariëlle Vavier, Wethouder Armoede, Inclusie, Zorg en Internationale Zaken 20.15 uur Ria Sikkes-lezing door Ingrid van Engelshoven … Continue reading Ria Sikkes-lezing – Ingrid van Engelshoven

Building Biomimicry Bridges Book Launch

On 4 March 2024, I attended an amazing event at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where Laura Lee Stevens and her co-authors launched the book "Building Biomimicry Bridges". The launch also marked the completion of her postdoctoral research on using biomimicry to solve complex problems. Laura presented the first copy to BoE member Hans … Continue reading Building Biomimicry Bridges Book Launch

From AI Anxiety to AI Optimism

This was the title of the speech I gave at the Toastmasters Area Contest last week in Tilburg, The Netherlands. We've all been inundated with the term "AI" in the previous months, so I decided to write a speech sharing my own journey of recently deciding that I would consciously shift from AI Anxiety to … Continue reading From AI Anxiety to AI Optimism

SH4D0W Show at Highlight Delft – Unique experience of AI and human interaction

Last night I attended opening night of the fabulous  Highlight Delft Festival - three nights of installations and performances mixing Art & Technology.  The show SH4D0W at Theater de Veste was an amazing experience of AI and human interaction.  The festival itself is a unique way to wander through the beautiful city of Delft and explore a … Continue reading SH4D0W Show at Highlight Delft – Unique experience of AI and human interaction