Students Make a Strong Start at Block 5 Introduction Week 2023
Internationals recruited from all over the world
https://www.wittenborg.eu/students-make-strong-start-block-5-introduction-week-2023.htm
Our Condolences to Those Affected by the Earthquake in Syria and Türkiye
Our Condolences to Those Affected by the Earthquake in Syria and Türkiye
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences extends its sincerest condolences to everyone who has been affected by the tragic natural disaster in Syria and Türkiye. The earthquake, which has caused such disastrous devastation, has obviously also affected students and staff at our business school.
We would like to remind any of our students and staff members who have been affected by this disaster to contact our registry team, or HRM department, if you require assistance. Students whose studies may be affected by the situation can also contact our registrar and will be assisted on a one-to-one basis.
Once again, our thoughts go out to everyone who has been directly confronted by this terrible event, or indeed personally affected by the loss of friends of family.
Changes to Dutch Law in 2023
What you should know
https://www.wittenborg.eu/changes-dutch-law-2023.htm
In many countries, a new year brings in a host of changes to various laws and regulations. The Netherlands – Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences’ home base – is no different. This year, residents of the Netherlands will see changes to local laws concerning taxes, income, property, childcare, benefits and travel among a host of other areas. As we start another year, it is good to ake sure you are up to date on the rules of the country. This article will provide a brief overview of the major changes to Dutch law in 2023.
WUAS Teachers' Meeting Highlights Importance of Education Development, Quality Management and Good Health
Importance of Education Development and Quality Management at WUAS
WUAS Interim Teachers’ Meeting held on 2 February highlighted the importance of Education Development and Quality Management at Wittenborg. Opening the bi-annual meeting, President of Wittenborg Peter Birdsall touched on issues involving accreditation of its master's and bachelor's programmes. Echoing the positive feedback received recently from FIBAA Review Panel (read the news here), Birdsall announced that Wittenborg scored excellently in its internationalisation concept, quality system via Assurance of Learning, teaching delivery, assessments, final projects and student support for its MBM/MSc programme. He reiterated that it is crucial for WUAS to maintain this high standard of quality not only in the master's programme but for its bachelor's programme as well. WUAS's bachelor's programme will go through the NVAO Re-accreditation in July 2023.
Wittenborger Petra C. de Weerd-Nederhof Inaugurated as Professor at Open Universiteit
Celebrating women as leaders
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences is pleased to announce that Advisory Board and International Academic Advisory Panel member Prof. Dr IR Petra C. de Weerd-Nederhof has been inaugurated as professor of ‘Innovation of technology-driven ecosystems’ at the Open Universiteit. She will become part of the Faculty of Science. This includes information science, computer science and environmental sciences. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Wittenborg CEO and SER Topvrouw Maggie Feng as well as former Wittenborg Vice President Ronald Tuninga, who was appointed to the AACSB last year.
WUAS Winter Graduation: Honouring Dedication and Celebrating Achievement
New generation of Wittenborg alumni will make a positive impact on their communities and the world
On Friday, 3 February, 63 students from 21 different countries graduated from their MBA, Msc and BBA programmes. The graduation show marked the official recognition of the academic achievements of students who completed their studies in the fourth block of the 2022/2023 academic year. The graduates were from the Wittenborg locations of Apeldoorn, Amsterdam and, for the first time, a student from Munich participated in the graduation show.
The ceremony took place in the Orpheus Theater and was attended by families of the students, friends and faculty members. Wittenborg President Peter Birdsall delivered the welcoming address, congratulating the students on the successful completion of their studies and thanking the faculty for their support and guidance. Education expert and WUAS Advisory Council member Paul Zevenbergen also spoke some fine words of wisdom to the students.
Video: Watch the Recaps of Wittenborg’s Project Week
Get Inspired by the Innovative Solutions to Global Health Challenges by Wittenborg Students
https://www.wittenborg.eu/video-watch-recaps-wittenborgs-project-week.htm
Winter Graduation 2023
Winter Graduation 2023
https://www.wittenborg.eu/winter-graduation-2023.htm
Today, 3 February, WUAS celebrated the academic achievement of more than 60 Wittenborg family members representing 20 countries across four continents at Orpheus Theatre in Apeldoorn. Wittenborg congratulates our fresh set of BBA, MBA and MSc degree-holders. We know you will only find success in the future.
Project Week in Amsterdam Takes on Plastics in the Food Industry
Innovation in the catering sector
https://www.wittenborg.eu/project-week-amsterdam-takes-plastics-food-industry.htm
In 2024, a change in Dutch law will require all restaurants to offer a reusable container option. Ozarka is an enterprise that provides reusable containers to restaurants, canteens and caterers with the mission of helping them reduce their dependence on single-use plastics. In the third Project Week of the year, EBA and MBA students were tasked with conducting market research for Ozarka to test if local restaurants would be willing to participate in a pilot programme by offering the reusable containers to their customers and monitoring the return via an app called Vytal. The app is already in use in Germany and Ozarka is considering a partnership with Vytal in the Netherlands.
WUAS Project Week from the Perspective of Nnamdi Austin
Wittenborg student finds inspiration to maintain healthy lifestyle
Wittenborg's Project Week SDG#3, 2022, on Good Health & Well-being concluded one month ago, so it is a good time for all participants to look back on these inspiring three days of lectures, workshops and a fantastic finale. Wittenborg MBM Digital Marketing and Communication student Nnamdi Austin from Nigeria participated in this project week and shares his experiences after inspiring lecturers about health and wellbeing on his first day of Project Week at the Orpheus Theatre. How does he look back on this project week?
"My expectations of this project week have come true. We learnt about healthy eating and the importance of exercise to train your body and mind," says Austin. He sees how investing in his physical and mental health can improve his study and work performance: "It makes my mind sharper, my brain processes information more easily and I feel healthier." The project week has inspired Austin to reflect on his current lifestyle and decide to start living healthier: "I am thinking of going to the gym again after this week, as I see how much impact a healthy lifestyle has in my life and in my daily performance."
Wittenborg would like to thank Nnamdi Austin and all other students for participating and making this wonderful project week possible. The school is looking forward to a fantastic and inspiring Block 4 in which the students will use the knowledge gained during the project week.
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