Dutch Universities to Answer Allegations of Fast-Tracking Students before 1 November

https://www.wittenborg.eu/public-universities-exposed-wittenborg-acted-against-spirit-law-minister.htm

Public universities who are allegedly admitting international students with sub-standard qualifications will have to answer for their actions before the end of the month. This follows months of pressure from Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences on the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, which was eventually also picked up by MPs in parliament. Many of these students are from China and Russia. WUAS first brought the issue to the Minister's attention in May 2018, and formally complained in May 2019.

Publication of Thesis Milestone for Ismayilova

https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-mba-graduates-masters-thesis-published-journal.htm

Although the ultimate objective of a student’s postgraduate programme is to receive a master’s degree or a PhD, getting the final thesis published in a journal significantly adds to the accomplishment. No easy feat for any student, for Wittenborg MBA graduate Aydan Ismayilova, getting her thesis published in a scholarly journal was a big milestone.

Conflict Resolution Expert Adrian Borggreve Lectures Wittenborg Students

https://www.wittenborg.eu/navigating-cultural-diversity-work.htm

Increased cultural diversity in companies calls for the ability to work productively with people from different backgrounds – which is why business students at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences recently got a masterclass from Dutch conflict resolution expert Prof. Adrian Borggreve who has decades of experience under his belt – which includes training the Lithuanian parliament in negotiation skills.

Uptick in Number of Students Attending Orientation Week

https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-welcomes-new-group-students-around-world.htm

While student numbers have taken a dive worldwide, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences saw a promising uptick in its second intake for the academic year with more new students attending Introduction Week activities this week than in September. Wittenborg has six entry dates per year.  

New students came from Germany, Nigeria, Vietnam, Iran, Rwanda, Russia, the Netherlands, China, India, the US, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mozambique, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Libya, Ukraine and Indonesia. While many students attend the orientation activities in person, others followed online – whether they are in the Netherlands or outside the country, according to Wittenborg's Head of Operations, Lasantha de Silva.  

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences joins an online celebration of the UN's 75th Birthday

https://www.wittenborg.eu/join-wittenborg-ceo-live-event-75-years-united-nations-75-years-peace-freedom-saturday-17-october

Maggie Feng, CEO of Wittenborg will join the online celebration of “75 Years Of United Nations, 75 Years Of Peace & Freedom” , organised to mark 75 years of the United Nations, taking place at 3 p.m. this coming Saturday afternoon. The event highlights 75 years of peace & freedom and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, Agenda 2030.

No Additional COVID-19 Restrictions for Dutch Education Sector

https://www.wittenborg.eu/covid-19-wittenborg-renews-call-students-and-staff-wear-face-masks-inside-buildings.htm

The Dutch education sector has been spared any additional COVID-19 regulations with prime minister Mark Rutte saying that "education is too important" to impose more restrictions. However, other sectors – like restaurants, bars and cafés – were not able to escape as the government announced a partial lockdown for at least a month as of Wednesday 10 p.m. with a series of new regulations.   

As Corona Economy Makes it Harder for Students to Find Internships, One Wittenborg Student Goes Old-School

https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-student-now-intern-european-association-urology-after-making-cold-call.htm

Faced with the dilemma of finding an internship in the trying times of COVID-19, Wittenborg student Busola Awosika resorted to an unusual approach to find a work placement. Instead of applying online, which is how most vacancies are filled these days, she decided to go old-school and make a cold call to the company's headquarters in Arnhem. And it worked. This week she started as a marketing intern at the European Association of Urology, which represents urology professionals from around the world.

What Higher Education can Learn from Corporate Training Practices in Time of Corona

https://www.wittenborg.eu/teachers-who-master-hybrid-learning-will-rule-online-training-world.htm

As many universities continue to adapt to hybrid education a month into the new academic year, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences tapped into the expertise of professional corporate trainer Tim Birdsall to learn how companies have dealt with workplace learning in a time of corona to keep developing employees’ skillsets.

Birdsall said organisational tiredness is currently one of the biggest challenges for companies. “Many of my customers are complaining they are simply drained from months of constantly being in front of the computer, fielding zoom calls, etc.,” Birdsall said in an online interview with Wittenborg President, Peter Birdsall.

Minister to Answer Questions on Dubious Recruitment Practices at Public Universities

https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-letter-raised-dutch-parliament.htm

A letter sent by Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences to the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science on the dubious methods some agencies employ to recruit international students for public universities, was raised in parliament by MPs last week via written questions. A reply by the Minister, Ingrid van Engelshoven, is expected in the next two weeks as part of the department of education's budget vote for the next finance year.

Last year, Wittenborg called on Dutch education authorities to look into allegations that recruitment agencies are fast-tracking international students into research universities despite not having a qualification that is equivalent to the national requirement.

Career Webinar by Olfertjan Niemeijer, founder of Independent Recruiters

https://www.wittenborg.eu/cv-cover-letter-webinar-olfertjan-niemeijer.htm

Crafting a good and effective Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter is not easy, as some Wittenborg students realised during a Career Workshop held on 23rd September, 2020. The webinar, organised by Wittenborg’s External Relations Department, was conducted by Olfertjan Niemeijer, founder of Independent Recruiters Group.

Niemeijer, who has 28 years’ experience in the recruiting business, demonstrated to students what matters in a CV and cover letter in the context of the Netherlands. He also discussed what influences applicants' opportunities and how to market themselves to potential employers.