International Week 2026

Opening by Marc Otto, Chair of the Executive Board, and announcement of the Magical Places photo competition winner.

Explore the world with Tim Schuijt and discover what lies beyond your comfort zone.

Piece by piece, build on something bigger. Join students and staff from across the globe to add a piece to the puzzle and let the conversation flow.

Take a break, unwind and explore the 10 winning photos from our Magical Places competition. Captured by students during their Grand Tour, the images reveal the moments and places that moved them the most.

Win prizes and show off what you know about Grand Tour, Exchange and RUN EU. With this quiz, you'll find out just how much you know about NHL Stenden's international opportunities.

Discover how to bring international and intercultural perspectives into your teaching.

Learn Italian cooking with guest chef Gianluca Pardini. Max. 20 participants.

Feel the beat and start your day with live African music and dance.

Thinking about studying abroad? The Minor Market is your chance to explore international opportunities through NHL Stenden. Find out about our Grand Tour partners, hear first hand experiences from students and explore RUN EU opportunities. Ask questions, attend presentations and find the programme that fits your goals.

Explore your options for joining a short programme that can take you abroad and get you working with students and staff from other European universities.

Discover how you can tap into the RUN-EU network and its partners to support your work, develop new ideas for education, or collect research data. Hear practical examples from colleagues who share how RUN-EU has helped them take their education and research further and explore how you can do the same. Come with a question, idea or challenge and discover new connections and opportunities for collaboration.

Bring out the Italian in you with this Italian cooking workshop led by Gianluca Pardini our guest chef from Lucca, our Grand Tour partner institution in Italy. Discover the secrets behind traditional Italian dishes, learn classic techniques and enjoy the dishes you prepare together. Max 20 participants so sign up quick.

Sit back and relax with an international film served with popcorn and drinks.

Thinking about studying abroad? The Online Minor Market is your chance to explore international opportunities through NHL Stenden. Find out about our Grand Tour partners, hear first-hand experiences from students and explore RUN EU opportunities. Ask questions, attend presentations and find the programme that fits your goals.

Discover the nine universities and universities of applied sciences within the RUN EU network and explore the opportunities each partner and region offers.

Walk from country to country, meet fellow students and experience traditions through food, music, games, clothing and stories. Celebrate the diversity of our international community.

We will start with a conversation about the opportunities and challenges surrounding talent retention within universities of applied sciences, and explore what we can learn from one another within the RUN-EU network.

How do you build a strong community for young talent within a university of applied sciences? In this workshop, you will gain insight into the key elements for building and strengthening a community, illustrated with practical examples. We will conclude with an interactive discussion on how a strong community can contribute to connection, professional development, and an attractive working environment for young employees within your organisation.
The day is open to young professionals and anyone involved in talent development.
Language of instruction: Dutch.

Test your knowledge of Europe, culture and internationalisation in a fun pub quiz led by quizmaster Justin van Vliet. Good to know: includes nibbles and soup.

Keynote by Tim Schuijt, Dutch travel content creator and documentary filmmaker
Tim Schuijt, Dutch travel content creator and documentary filmmaker, shares his extraordinary adventures and encounters from around the world. From a 13 month hitchhiking journey to Hong Kong to stories from unfamiliar cultures, Tim shows how much you can learn by stepping outside your comfort zone.

Explore your options for joining a short programme that can take you abroad and get you working with students and staff from other European universities.

Thinking about studying abroad? The Minor Market is your chance to explore international opportunities through NHL Stenden. Find out about our Grand Tour partners, hear first hand experiences from students and explore RUN EU opportunities. Ask questions, attend presentations and find the programme that fits your goals.

Meet representatives from Grand Tour partner institutions and explore opportunities in Grand Tour, Exchange and RUN EU. Ask questions, get practical advice and start your international journey.

Celebrate the flavours of Italy with friends or colleagues with a special 3-course dinner at Restaurant Wannee prepared in collaboration with our Italian guest chef Gianluca Pardini. Seats are limited so make sure you reserve your table. More information to come.