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… in Limburg biedt. Naast kennisuitwisseling staat een oplossingsgerichte dialoog centraal. De dialoog met bezoekers wordt actief gezocht. Het evenement wordt gefinancierd door het Europese netwerk FP7 ATHEME (Advancing the European Multilingual Experience). Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Uitgangspunt zijn de ervaringen van een docent van de Fontys Opleiding Leraar Nederlands voor Anderstaligen Primair Onderwijs (NT2), die les geeft aan leraren, directie, interne begeleiders, en … in Limburg biedt. Naast kennisuitwisseling staat een oplossingsgerichte dialoog centraal. De dialoog met bezoekers wordt actief gezocht. Het evenement wordt gefinancierd door het Europese netwerk FP7 ATHEME (Advancing the European Multilingual Experience). … Op 2 december a.s. organiseert Leonie Cornips, hoogleraar Taalcultuur in Limburg aan de Universiteit Maastricht, in samenwerking met Fontys Opleidingscentrum Speciale Onderwijszorg en Fontys Kenniscentrum Taal de bijeenkomst ‘Limburg, …
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… 3 april 2018 Costas on his efforts to help those who need it most - and on his experiences on Lesbos Zoekresultaten Midnight approaches on the coast of Lesbos. Costas Georgiades (Master’s student in Globalisation and Law) is about to toast to the new year with volunteers from all over the world, when they see a boat approaching. … ways to get involved.” Deploying the search and rescue skills he had acquired during his 2 years of military service, he joined the first line of response in Lesbos, making sure the often dehydrated, traumatised or injured refugees were safe. “These experiences on the frontline really touch you, they change you as a person,” he recalls. Upon returning from the first mission, he decided to make family reunification of refugees in Europe the topic of his Bachelor’s thesis. Privately and at work, he … their frustration.” One wouldn’t put it beyond Costas to one day hold the kind of office allowing him to influence these things. Until then, he will focus on the impact he can make in his community: raising awareness by writing and speaking about his experiences and, of course, continuing to innovate education for those in crisis. There is plenty of work for people like Costas. … Midnight approaches on the coast of Lesbos. Costas Georgiades (Master’s student in Globalisation and Law) is about to …
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… and rural Australia and Southeast Asia. Feeney then moved to Maastricht with her husband, who also works at the University, and started working as an Education Development Officer for University of Maastricht's Center of European Studies. This work experience sparked her interest in the role of education and learning for achieving sustainable development outcomes, and ultimately led her to her Ph.D. research. When asked about her research, Feeney stated "The research that I will be exploring now is the perfect combination of my experiences over the past few years – bringing education and learning together with organisational transitions towards sustainability. It has been great to connect with people at GSBE who share the same interests in these research topics and I feel … career path includes the completion of a master's degree in sustainability in Sydney, research on sustainable business in remote and rural Australia and Southeast Asia as well as a role as Education Development Officer at UM. Building on her extensive experience, Feeney has decided to now focus her research on how organisations transition towards sustainability, under the umbrella of the SBE research theme Sustainable Development. … Meet Melanie Feeney: an advocate of interdisciplinary research …
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… Mikail, picking his own courses is one of the biggest benefits of the programme: “I shaped my bachelor’s programme by combining courses from other universities with those from Maastricht. Taking multidisciplinary courses all over Europe was a unique experience.” Going out of your way to learn more According to Mikail, the YUFE programme is valuable for both bachelor’s and master’s students. “Every university is organised differently, which means you learn how to learn in very different environments.” Additionally, his current experiences will help him after he has finished his studies. “Future employers respect it when you go out of your way to learn more. The lessons in cultural diversity and the cross-border courses are an important addition to my resume.” Throughout his … the YUFE star programme.” The flexibility of the programme allows him to participate in other programmes and activities while continuing his studies in Maastricht. Mikail Yildiz Ciao Roma! It's not surprising that Mikail is eager to add international experiences to his studies. He was raised in Belgium, born to a Turkish father and an Italian mother. “I was used to spending time with people with different nationalities, from a variety of cultural backgrounds, but this is not the standard for …
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… and on a personal level. There was no complacent acceptance of the status quo; everyone was critical and eager to tackle these important issues together.” Perspective and context matter; peeking outside the box of European academia was a valuable experience: How do Asian students learn about history, economics, geopolitics, etc.? What is emphasised and how is it interpreted? What exactly is the difference between a colony and an administrative zone of the British Empire, and what the implied … interesting to explore different paths o A nuanced view of a very diverse region Carola Bertone, another participant from UM, had lived in Italy before coming to Maastricht: “A school exchange to Turkey is as far east as I had got, so this was a great experience. I was surprised how diverse the ASEAN countries were but also how different they are from each other. I have a much more nuanced view of the region now.” While she enjoyed the field trips in the surrounding areas during the packed … was particularly impressed with Kuala Lumpur: “It’s an incredibly well-organised megacity – especially the public transport system is something to behold.” Now in her second year of the European Studies bachelor programme, she has also gained valuable experience with regards to EU-ASEAN cooperation: “This was the first time I realised that Europe is actually relatively homogenous. I am now much more sensitive to different ways of seeing things. You need to understand those differences in order to …
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… about migration,” said Adam Hussain, a British student of the UM/UNU-MERIT master's programme: Public Policy and Humand Development. “I was able to spread the knowledge that I have acquired to people who do not study the subject. It was a fulfilling experience to move away from theory and to see that my studies have a real-life application.” For his fellow student Julia Pohl, a German-Turkish national, it was hearing the point of view of smaller states and villages in Europe that struck her most. … had the chance to attend the event on behalf of the neighbouring municipality of Meerssen. Varying levels of integration During one of the workshops, the various delegations were invited to split into smaller groups to exchange their views and experiences on the topic of multiculturalism in Europe. More specifically, they were asked to discuss how the influx of new citizens, both Europeans and non-Europeans, had impacted local culture, and to present initiatives that municipalities could … views and that we have to be able to talk about sensitive issues without judging. Being judgmental impedes the possibility of conducting a constructive discussion. I think that this is one of the most important lessons that I will take home from this experience,” said Alexe. Reflecting back on the three-day event, the students said that it had helped them to develop a better understanding of Europe and a stronger connection with fellow Europeans. “Bottom-up independent citizens’ initiatives such as …
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… Zoekresultaten YUFE is thrilled to announce that its student programme, the YUFE Student Journey, evolves into OpenYUFE, enabling students to apply all year long. This exciting development marks a shift towards a more flexible and accessible learning experience for students across Europe. Unleash your potential with OpenYUFE OpenYUFE empowers students to design their own academic adventures. Unlike the previous fixed application periods, OpenYUFE allows students to apply anytime throughout the … fostering a truly international perspective. How to Apply Visit the YUFE Virtual Campus . Once there, you can create your profile and submit your application. We encourage all students seeking a dynamic and internationally focused learning experience to explore OpenYUFE and embark on their personalised journey toward academic excellence. OpenYUFE applications start on 1 September 2024. “We are excited to launch OpenYUFE and provide students with the freedom and flexibility to shape … Alliance … YUFE is thrilled to announce that its student programme, the YUFE Student Journey, evolves into OpenYUFE, enabling students to apply all year long. This exciting development marks a shift towards a more flexible and accessible learning experience for students across Europe. … YUFE is thrilled to announce that its student programme, the YUFE Student Journey, evolves into OpenYUFE, enabling students to apply all year long. … YUFE Student Journey transforms into OpenYUFE …
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… experimental concerts by philharmonie zuidnederland and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. She found that fundamental questions are asked in such projects: how can we give the audience a different, or perhaps even better, aesthetic experience? "Renewing audience participation is therefore not only practical work for symphony orchestras, but also artistic work." Want to know more? Veerle Spronck was previously interviewed for philharmonie zuidnederland's magazine. The interview … experimental concerts by philharmonie zuidnederland and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. She found that fundamental questions are asked in such projects: how can we give the audience a different, or perhaps even better, aesthetic experience? … New forms of audience participation in classical music …
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… in every country in the world. According to the World Health Organization, gender-based violence affects one in three women in their lifetime. In this blog post, Master's student in Public Policy and Human Development Riesa van Doorn shares her own experience, tying this to her research for her master's thesis, which focuses on shifting perceptions towards harmful menstrual practices in Nepal. UNFPA / M. Taylor Before my Master’s programme in Public Policy and Human Development, the words … known. For example, few people are aware that there are places in the world where women are stigmatised – or even fear for their lives – just because they are having their period. Nepal, my mother’s country of birth, is such a place, and I too have experienced this stigmatisation. During a family holiday, my relatives decided to visit the Tal Barahi temple in the middle of the beautiful Phewa Lake in Pokhara. I was very excited to see the lake for the first time and to take the colourful little boats to the temple, but unlucky me, my elder aunts prevented me from joining the trip. They said that I was not allowed to accompany them because I was on my period. I was confused because I had never before experienced any limitation in the Netherlands due to my period. I remember that I didn’t argue with my aunts at the time and obeyed this rule that I didn’t understand. I didn’t further question either why menstruating women could not go to the temples. …
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… to understand more about the business world everyday. Although studying business-related courses in an academic context leaves you off with practical insights, this is might not be enough for everyone. Sometimes you just want to go a step further and experience what it's like to be active in the business world first-hand. The best way to achieve this: Launch a business! For me, being entrepreneurial is closely linked to the active journey of learning. To a given extent, startups can be seen as a … In the center of it all is something quite simple. Learning. "Learn early, learn often" - Drew Houston, Co-Founder Dropbox … Louis Morgner, an International Business student here at the school of Business and Economics, wanted to gain some hands on experience in the business world, so he decided to launch a start-up next to his studies! In this blog post, he shares 5 valuable lessons he took away from his experience that might be helpful to other aspiring entrepreneurs. … Want to launch a startup next to your studies? 5 practical lessons I learned along the way …