Student Column: What does Punctuality Mean to You?
What does punctuality mean in different societies? How pertinent is it in our daily lives? What effect/s does it have in our interactions with other people? Is it part of our ethics?
These are some questions that popped up in my mind when my International Management professor talked about the meaning of punctuality in different cultures.
Punctuality means being on time for appointments or meetings or the completion of a required task. The opposite characteristic trait is tardiness. Different cultures view punctuality differently. What is an acceptable degree of punctuality in one culture may be viewed repulsively in another culture. So, what does it really entail?
To me, punctuality denotes respect, and tardiness is a sign of lack of concern and disrespectfulness. To be punctual means to honour the contract which is mutually agreed by two or more parties to the agreement. If one party has taken great care to adhere to the agreement, it is only fair that the other party should exert the same effort. Violating the agreement without any acceptable reason is a violation of the other person’s rights. Not abiding by the contractual time means wastage of precious time. And time is a valuable commodity to everybody. Putting it into perspective, the late-comer is not only doing a disservice to the other party, but worse still is that he has marred his own honour and reputation.
At Wittenborg, with more than 80 nationalities across all levels, it is interesting to watch and learn how each nationality views punctuality. They don’t have to verbalise their opinions or views - it is evident in their own actions. Their actions may not be conclusive of their own culture, but in retrospect, you get an idea after some time.
Brazilian Graduate Lands Job at Top Agricultural Company
"Wittenborg Taught me What True Cultural Diversity Means" - MSc Graduate
https://www.wittenborg.eu/brazilian-graduate-lands-job-top-agricultural-company.htm
There was a touching moment at this year’s Winter Graduation Ceremony when MSc graduate, Renan Roma, described how studying at Wittenborg gave him a new appreciation for what cultural diversity really means.
Exactly a month before graduating with a Master of Science degree in International Event Management Renan, who is from Brazil, found a job with one of the world’s leading crop protection companies, ADAMA Nederland, as a digital marketing assistant. Before that, he worked for about 7 months as a trainee at the company.
“For me, the Netherlands is a country which is very open to international people. The proof is in the number of English-taught programmes available here for both bachelor's and master's degree students. During my studies I learned to listen to various perspectives and that is a skill you can learn very easily if you are in touch with people from different cultures. I believe that is important. We all want to learn and improve ourselves and listening is a big part of that process. I knew that living in Europe would be quite different from Brazil. I believe it gave me the opportunity to learn about different perspectives.”
Student Column: Is a Bachelor's Degree Enough?
Most people are satisfied after graduating with a bachelor’s degree. To them, it is an accomplishment that warrants great celebration and festivity. But is it really sufficient in this new age and technology where online information is widespread and available to anybody with an internet connection? To many of our youngsters, a bachelor’s degree is a key to adulthood or the much-awaited career world. What they do not realise is that, in this technologically-driven society, the completion of their undergraduate course is only the first step up their career ladder. There are many more steps they need to climb to reach the top and reap success.
Why pursue a master’s degree?
Pursuing a master’s degree provides an individual with practical learning experiences and the opportunity to accumulate confidence, professionalism and a competitive advantage. These are qualities which are desperately required for one to really succeed in the working world. Why is this so?
A master’s education provides you with a more in-depth knowledge and comprehension of your specialty and career focus. It helps to equip you not only with the knowledge but also with the pertinent skills to survive in the competitive business world. Most master’s education in any university, such as at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, prepares students with in-depth, hands-on learning experiences that build their critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, entrepreneurial, innovative and many more 21st century skills. These specific skills accentuate and boost their proficiency in a particular discipline, which thus gives them an advantage over any other candidates.
How Does a Master's Degree Meet your Basic Needs?
Dr Jan-Albert Dop is Wittenborg's New Vice-President Corporate Affairs
Passionate About Improving International Student Experience in the Netherlands
Dr Jan-Albert Dop has been appointed as new Vice-President: Corporate Affairs at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences.
For the past 9 years Dop has been associated with NRTO, the Dutch Council for Private Universities and Institutions for Education and Training. Being awarded the NRTO Quality Mark in the Netherlands – which Wittenborg attained two years ago – is seen as an important benchmark recognising the quality and professionalism of an institution in the field of private education. Dop is a member of NRTO’s Commission for Quality Maintenance.
In his new role, Dop will largely work on how Wittenborg is profiled vis-à-vis the Dutch government, other authoritative bodies in the education sector, as well as other institutions of higher education. “As an education institute you get all sorts of information thrown at you by government authorities and you have to formulate a response to that. For example, changes in the regulatory environment.”
He will also work closely with Wittenborg’s Vice President: Academic Affairs, Professor Dr Ron Tuninga, who was appointed last year to help raise the overall standing of the institution within and outside the Netherlands, as well as attaining its target to gain AMBA and AACSB accreditations.
Dop, who was born in the Netherlands, started his own university career as an international student in the US. “I was a Fulbright student for a year at Ursinus College in Philadelphia and, as part of a select group of foreign students, was received in a manner I still think all international students are entitled to.”
After the US he obtained his doctorate in Cultural History from Leiden University and started his career mainly in the business sector. “I was lucky to work for international companies such as Heineken and McKinsey & Company.
Student Representatives Air Concerns to Wittenborg Executive
Student Rep Meeting: Concerns ranged from learning Dutch to how to connect with companies and multinationals
https://www.wittenborg.eu/student-representatives-air-concerns-wittenborg-executive.htm
Wittenborg’s new group of Student Representatives met for the first time since their election with the chair of the executive board, Peter Birdsall, leading to an interesting exchange of ideas on their role in the organisation, how to improve the student experience at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, and preparation for future careers.
In December 2018 students elected 15 fellow students to represent them. The representatives are a good mix of bachelor's and master's degree students from Wittenborg’s campuses in Amsterdam and Apeldoorn. For the first time the students will also have a representative, alumnus and MBA student, Maike Nuyken, sitting on the Wittenborg Advisory Board that oversees the Executive.
The meeting took place in the lead up to the Students and Staff Representation Conference on 5 March 2019. The Student Representatives are led by Canadian student Matthew Skelhorne (bachelor's) and Bangladeshi student Sonia Rahman (master's).
During the forthcoming meeting students will have the opportunity to discuss issues such as the general student experience at Wittenborg, the overall teaching quality, learning facilities and tools, student accommodation, non-curricular activities and issues concerning disadvantaged students, such as those with mental health issues. They will then give feedback to management.
Wittenborg at Ukraine's Largest Education Fair
High Interest in Wittenborg's Bachelor and New Master (MIM) Programmes
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-ukraines-largest-education-fair.htm
Thousands of prospective students from the Ukraine visited the country’s largest international education fair, Ukraine “Study Abroad”, the past weekend, which was held at the Fairmont Grand Hotel in the capital city, Kiev.
More than 60 international universities sent representatives, including Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences. The fair was organised by Study.ua.
Wittenborg was represented by Iryna Bernatska, Support Officer & Communication Coordinator at Wittenborg Amsterdam. She was assisted by Study.ua representatives.
On the second day of the fair, Iryna gave a seminar on “Study in Holland - Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences” where she covered all the positive aspects of choosing to study in the Netherlands and at a small, international institution like Wittenborg.
“I got positive comments from the visitors about our block system and our transparency about our expectations regarding students and the student contract. The prospective students showed the highest interest in Bachelor and new Master (MIM) Programmes. The majority of them knew which programme they would like to follow and prepared specific questions in that regard.”
WUP 19/2/2019
by James Wittenborg
©Wittenborg University Press
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Ukraine
Study Abroad
NHL Stenden investigated for fraud and corruption - TNE Qatar Campus
NHL Stenden University investigated for fraud and corruption - TNE Qatar Campus
https://www.wittenborg.eu/nhl-stenden-investigated-fraud-and-corruption-tne-qatar-campus.htm
The Netherlands higher education inspectorate is investigating Stenden University of Applied Sciences for exam-fraud at its Qatar campus.
According to an article in the Dutch newspaper NRC, The university is accused of corrupt staff, missing administration and exam and assessment fraud.
All universities in the Netherlands have independent exam boards or examination commissions, whose task it is to guard the quality and integrity of examinations and degrees awarded at Dutch higher education institutions. Reports show that the exam commissions at Stenden University already informed its executive board as early as February 2017 that they had no faith in the organisation and quality and integrity of the education offered at the Qatar campus. The inspectorate is especially looking at how the Stenden board dealt with the information provided to them at that time (by the exam board).
According to the NRC article staff at the Stenden campus are alleged to have accepted significant bribes of cash and goods in return for ‘pass marks’.
It seems that in 2012, the Dutch inspectorate already concluded that Stenden’s off-shore campuses had serious quality issues. Stenden reportedly has ‘private’ campuses in South Africa, Qatar, Thailand and Bali. Only in 2018 the inspectorate have started their investigation.
"Don't be Too Shy. Your Confidence will Inspire Confidence in Your Employer"
"Don't be Too Shy. Your Confidence will Inspire Confidence in Your Employer"
https://www.wittenborg.eu/dutch-employers-tips-international-job-seekers.htm
What do Dutch employers expect when they recruit international talent for internships or jobs?
We asked Andries Grul, the export manager of Royal Talens, an international company based in Apeldoorn, who recently employed Wittenborg MBA student Vikram Athavale as an intern for 5 months.
Royal Talens is more than 100 years old and renowned around the world for its high quality art products. In fact, they are so highly esteemed that all of the paint used in the 2018 Oscar-nominated movie Loving Vincent – the world’s first fully painted feature film – was from Royal Talens, a company of around 300 employees worldwide, of whom about 225 are based in Apeldoorn.
Why was Grul interested in hiring an international student from Wittenborg? “I was once a student too and I think it is good for the company to give students job opportunities, which is why we also employee a graduate trainee as well as an MBO intern. Besides, I believe young people often bring fresh ideas to the table in terms of what is hip and happening right now – for instance on social media platforms.”
Vikram’s job mainly entailed finding out how Royal Talens is perceived by its business partners in terms of its marketing strategy by means of a questionnaire. He then presented his findings and advice to the company. Five of his recommendations were implemented almost immediately, Vikram says proudly. He liked working there and appreciated the bonds he formed with colleagues.
Diabetes Does Not Stop International Student from Living a Full, Normal Life
Diabetes Does Not Stop International Student from Living a Full, Normal Life
"I love Dutch work culture - they are all about getting the job done."
https://www.wittenborg.eu/diabetes-does-not-stop-international-student-living-full-normal-life.htm
When you meet Indian student Chayan (ChiChi) Taldar he does not look like he has a care in the world. Full of humour with lots of friends, he works part-time as a bartender in Apeldoorn and comes from a family of hoteliers.
What most people don’t know about Chayan is that he was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 1 when he was a 12-year old boy, yet he has not allowed that to stop him from studying abroad in the Netherlands and from living a full, active life.
Take for instance last summer. While most students were enjoying the holidays, Chayan used the time off to train as a bartender at the European Bartender School in Greece. That allowed him to find a job at De Professor, a bar in Apeldoorn. In fact, he has also worked here as a chef, a dish washer, and runs his own business trading in precious stones. In addition, he is a member of Wittenborg's student organisation SWIFT.
“I don’t mind sharing my story because I want to show people that being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean your life is over. You can still enjoy all the things you want to and achieve all your goals.”
Diabetes Type 1 causes the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood to become too high. It happens when your body cannot produce enough insulin, which controls blood glucose. You need daily injections of insulin to keep your blood glucose levels under control.
It was a proud moment on Friday when students and staff graduated at the University of Brighton's 2019 Winter Graduation Ceremony.
WUAS Staff Dominate PGCert Learning & Teaching at University of Brighton Awards
It was a proud moment on Friday when students and staff graduated at the University of Brighton's 2019 Winter Graduation Ceremony.
MSc students from Wittenborg's joint programmes with the University of Brighton (UoB) received their diplomas at UoB's 2019 Winter Graduation Ceremony in the UK on Friday.
Six of Wittenborg's lecturers also graduated after completing their Postrgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education after more than a year of hard work. WUAS staff represented the majority of graduates from across the UK university's awards this winter.
The group was supported by Wittenborg's President & Executive Board Chair, Peter Birdsall, and the Vice-President Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ron Tuninga.
The keynote speaker at the event was Sonia Cargan, Chief Diversity Officer at American Express UK and alumna of the university, who passed on this advice to students: "Your uniqueness is your greatest asset. Don't let others define your limits, define them for yourself."
The group of teachers who completed their PGCert programme are lecturers George Bosire (who attained top marks), Gilbert Silvius, Lucy Omwoha, Adeyemi Banjo, Bert Meeuwsen, Fjorentina Muco, Myra Qiu and Dr Rauf Abdul.
WUP 10/2/2019
by James Wittenborg
©Wittenborg University Press
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Student Column: What does Punctuality Mean to You?
What does punctuality mean in different societies? How pertinent is it in our daily lives? What effect/s does it have in our interactions with other people? Is it part of our ethics?
These are some questions that popped up in my mind when my International Management professor talked about the meaning of punctuality in different cultures.
Punctuality means being on time for appointments or meetings or the completion of a required task. The opposite characteristic trait is tardiness. Different cultures view punctuality differently. What is an acceptable degree of punctuality in one culture may be viewed repulsively in another culture. So, what does it really entail?
To me, punctuality denotes respect, and tardiness is a sign of lack of concern and disrespectfulness. To be punctual means to honour the contract which is mutually agreed by two or more parties to the agreement. If one party has taken great care to adhere to the agreement, it is only fair that the other party should exert the same effort. Violating the agreement without any acceptable reason is a violation of the other person’s rights. Not abiding by the contractual time means wastage of precious time. And time is a valuable commodity to everybody. Putting it into perspective, the late-comer is not only doing a disservice to the other party, but worse still is that he has marred his own honour and reputation.
At Wittenborg, with more than 80 nationalities across all levels, it is interesting to watch and learn how each nationality views punctuality. They don’t have to verbalise their opinions or views - it is evident in their own actions. Their actions may not be conclusive of their own culture, but in retrospect, you get an idea after some time.
Brazilian Graduate Lands Job at Top Agricultural Company
"Wittenborg Taught me What True Cultural Diversity Means" - MSc Graduate
https://www.wittenborg.eu/brazilian-graduate-lands-job-top-agricultural-company.htm
There was a touching moment at this year’s Winter Graduation Ceremony when MSc graduate, Renan Roma, described how studying at Wittenborg gave him a new appreciation for what cultural diversity really means.
Exactly a month before graduating with a Master of Science degree in International Event Management Renan, who is from Brazil, found a job with one of the world’s leading crop protection companies, ADAMA Nederland, as a digital marketing assistant. Before that, he worked for about 7 months as a trainee at the company.
“For me, the Netherlands is a country which is very open to international people. The proof is in the number of English-taught programmes available here for both bachelor's and master's degree students. During my studies I learned to listen to various perspectives and that is a skill you can learn very easily if you are in touch with people from different cultures. I believe that is important. We all want to learn and improve ourselves and listening is a big part of that process. I knew that living in Europe would be quite different from Brazil. I believe it gave me the opportunity to learn about different perspectives.”
Student Column: Is a Bachelor's Degree Enough?
Most people are satisfied after graduating with a bachelor’s degree. To them, it is an accomplishment that warrants great celebration and festivity. But is it really sufficient in this new age and technology where online information is widespread and available to anybody with an internet connection? To many of our youngsters, a bachelor’s degree is a key to adulthood or the much-awaited career world. What they do not realise is that, in this technologically-driven society, the completion of their undergraduate course is only the first step up their career ladder. There are many more steps they need to climb to reach the top and reap success.
Why pursue a master’s degree?
Pursuing a master’s degree provides an individual with practical learning experiences and the opportunity to accumulate confidence, professionalism and a competitive advantage. These are qualities which are desperately required for one to really succeed in the working world. Why is this so?
A master’s education provides you with a more in-depth knowledge and comprehension of your specialty and career focus. It helps to equip you not only with the knowledge but also with the pertinent skills to survive in the competitive business world. Most master’s education in any university, such as at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, prepares students with in-depth, hands-on learning experiences that build their critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, entrepreneurial, innovative and many more 21st century skills. These specific skills accentuate and boost their proficiency in a particular discipline, which thus gives them an advantage over any other candidates.
How Does a Master's Degree Meet your Basic Needs?
Dr Jan-Albert Dop is Wittenborg's New Vice-President Corporate Affairs
Passionate About Improving International Student Experience in the Netherlands
Dr Jan-Albert Dop has been appointed as new Vice-President: Corporate Affairs at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences.
For the past 9 years Dop has been associated with NRTO, the Dutch Council for Private Universities and Institutions for Education and Training. Being awarded the NRTO Quality Mark in the Netherlands – which Wittenborg attained two years ago – is seen as an important benchmark recognising the quality and professionalism of an institution in the field of private education. Dop is a member of NRTO’s Commission for Quality Maintenance.
In his new role, Dop will largely work on how Wittenborg is profiled vis-à-vis the Dutch government, other authoritative bodies in the education sector, as well as other institutions of higher education. “As an education institute you get all sorts of information thrown at you by government authorities and you have to formulate a response to that. For example, changes in the regulatory environment.”
He will also work closely with Wittenborg’s Vice President: Academic Affairs, Professor Dr Ron Tuninga, who was appointed last year to help raise the overall standing of the institution within and outside the Netherlands, as well as attaining its target to gain AMBA and AACSB accreditations.
Dop, who was born in the Netherlands, started his own university career as an international student in the US. “I was a Fulbright student for a year at Ursinus College in Philadelphia and, as part of a select group of foreign students, was received in a manner I still think all international students are entitled to.”
After the US he obtained his doctorate in Cultural History from Leiden University and started his career mainly in the business sector. “I was lucky to work for international companies such as Heineken and McKinsey & Company.
Student Representatives Air Concerns to Wittenborg Executive
Student Rep Meeting: Concerns ranged from learning Dutch to how to connect with companies and multinationals
https://www.wittenborg.eu/student-representatives-air-concerns-wittenborg-executive.htm
Wittenborg’s new group of Student Representatives met for the first time since their election with the chair of the executive board, Peter Birdsall, leading to an interesting exchange of ideas on their role in the organisation, how to improve the student experience at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, and preparation for future careers.
In December 2018 students elected 15 fellow students to represent them. The representatives are a good mix of bachelor's and master's degree students from Wittenborg’s campuses in Amsterdam and Apeldoorn. For the first time the students will also have a representative, alumnus and MBA student, Maike Nuyken, sitting on the Wittenborg Advisory Board that oversees the Executive.
The meeting took place in the lead up to the Students and Staff Representation Conference on 5 March 2019. The Student Representatives are led by Canadian student Matthew Skelhorne (bachelor's) and Bangladeshi student Sonia Rahman (master's).
During the forthcoming meeting students will have the opportunity to discuss issues such as the general student experience at Wittenborg, the overall teaching quality, learning facilities and tools, student accommodation, non-curricular activities and issues concerning disadvantaged students, such as those with mental health issues. They will then give feedback to management.
Wittenborg at Ukraine's Largest Education Fair
High Interest in Wittenborg's Bachelor and New Master (MIM) Programmes
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-ukraines-largest-education-fair.htm
Thousands of prospective students from the Ukraine visited the country’s largest international education fair, Ukraine “Study Abroad”, the past weekend, which was held at the Fairmont Grand Hotel in the capital city, Kiev.
More than 60 international universities sent representatives, including Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences. The fair was organised by Study.ua.
Wittenborg was represented by Iryna Bernatska, Support Officer & Communication Coordinator at Wittenborg Amsterdam. She was assisted by Study.ua representatives.
On the second day of the fair, Iryna gave a seminar on “Study in Holland - Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences” where she covered all the positive aspects of choosing to study in the Netherlands and at a small, international institution like Wittenborg.
“I got positive comments from the visitors about our block system and our transparency about our expectations regarding students and the student contract. The prospective students showed the highest interest in Bachelor and new Master (MIM) Programmes. The majority of them knew which programme they would like to follow and prepared specific questions in that regard.”
WUP 19/2/2019
by James Wittenborg
©Wittenborg University Press
Related Content
Ukraine
Study Abroad
NHL Stenden investigated for fraud and corruption - TNE Qatar Campus
NHL Stenden University investigated for fraud and corruption - TNE Qatar Campus
https://www.wittenborg.eu/nhl-stenden-investigated-fraud-and-corruption-tne-qatar-campus.htm
The Netherlands higher education inspectorate is investigating Stenden University of Applied Sciences for exam-fraud at its Qatar campus.
According to an article in the Dutch newspaper NRC, The university is accused of corrupt staff, missing administration and exam and assessment fraud.
All universities in the Netherlands have independent exam boards or examination commissions, whose task it is to guard the quality and integrity of examinations and degrees awarded at Dutch higher education institutions. Reports show that the exam commissions at Stenden University already informed its executive board as early as February 2017 that they had no faith in the organisation and quality and integrity of the education offered at the Qatar campus. The inspectorate is especially looking at how the Stenden board dealt with the information provided to them at that time (by the exam board).
According to the NRC article staff at the Stenden campus are alleged to have accepted significant bribes of cash and goods in return for ‘pass marks’.
It seems that in 2012, the Dutch inspectorate already concluded that Stenden’s off-shore campuses had serious quality issues. Stenden reportedly has ‘private’ campuses in South Africa, Qatar, Thailand and Bali. Only in 2018 the inspectorate have started their investigation.
"Don't be Too Shy. Your Confidence will Inspire Confidence in Your Employer"
"Don't be Too Shy. Your Confidence will Inspire Confidence in Your Employer"
https://www.wittenborg.eu/dutch-employers-tips-international-job-seekers.htm
What do Dutch employers expect when they recruit international talent for internships or jobs?
We asked Andries Grul, the export manager of Royal Talens, an international company based in Apeldoorn, who recently employed Wittenborg MBA student Vikram Athavale as an intern for 5 months.
Royal Talens is more than 100 years old and renowned around the world for its high quality art products. In fact, they are so highly esteemed that all of the paint used in the 2018 Oscar-nominated movie Loving Vincent – the world’s first fully painted feature film – was from Royal Talens, a company of around 300 employees worldwide, of whom about 225 are based in Apeldoorn.
Why was Grul interested in hiring an international student from Wittenborg? “I was once a student too and I think it is good for the company to give students job opportunities, which is why we also employee a graduate trainee as well as an MBO intern. Besides, I believe young people often bring fresh ideas to the table in terms of what is hip and happening right now – for instance on social media platforms.”
Vikram’s job mainly entailed finding out how Royal Talens is perceived by its business partners in terms of its marketing strategy by means of a questionnaire. He then presented his findings and advice to the company. Five of his recommendations were implemented almost immediately, Vikram says proudly. He liked working there and appreciated the bonds he formed with colleagues.
Diabetes Does Not Stop International Student from Living a Full, Normal Life
Diabetes Does Not Stop International Student from Living a Full, Normal Life
"I love Dutch work culture - they are all about getting the job done."
https://www.wittenborg.eu/diabetes-does-not-stop-international-student-living-full-normal-life.htm
When you meet Indian student Chayan (ChiChi) Taldar he does not look like he has a care in the world. Full of humour with lots of friends, he works part-time as a bartender in Apeldoorn and comes from a family of hoteliers.
What most people don’t know about Chayan is that he was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 1 when he was a 12-year old boy, yet he has not allowed that to stop him from studying abroad in the Netherlands and from living a full, active life.
Take for instance last summer. While most students were enjoying the holidays, Chayan used the time off to train as a bartender at the European Bartender School in Greece. That allowed him to find a job at De Professor, a bar in Apeldoorn. In fact, he has also worked here as a chef, a dish washer, and runs his own business trading in precious stones. In addition, he is a member of Wittenborg's student organisation SWIFT.
“I don’t mind sharing my story because I want to show people that being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean your life is over. You can still enjoy all the things you want to and achieve all your goals.”
Diabetes Type 1 causes the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood to become too high. It happens when your body cannot produce enough insulin, which controls blood glucose. You need daily injections of insulin to keep your blood glucose levels under control.
It was a proud moment on Friday when students and staff graduated at the University of Brighton's 2019 Winter Graduation Ceremony.
WUAS Staff Dominate PGCert Learning & Teaching at University of Brighton Awards
It was a proud moment on Friday when students and staff graduated at the University of Brighton's 2019 Winter Graduation Ceremony.
MSc students from Wittenborg's joint programmes with the University of Brighton (UoB) received their diplomas at UoB's 2019 Winter Graduation Ceremony in the UK on Friday.
Six of Wittenborg's lecturers also graduated after completing their Postrgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education after more than a year of hard work. WUAS staff represented the majority of graduates from across the UK university's awards this winter.
The group was supported by Wittenborg's President & Executive Board Chair, Peter Birdsall, and the Vice-President Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ron Tuninga.
The keynote speaker at the event was Sonia Cargan, Chief Diversity Officer at American Express UK and alumna of the university, who passed on this advice to students: "Your uniqueness is your greatest asset. Don't let others define your limits, define them for yourself."
The group of teachers who completed their PGCert programme are lecturers George Bosire (who attained top marks), Gilbert Silvius, Lucy Omwoha, Adeyemi Banjo, Bert Meeuwsen, Fjorentina Muco, Myra Qiu and Dr Rauf Abdul.
WUP 10/2/2019
by James Wittenborg
©Wittenborg University Press
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