Leisure & Events

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Leisure
  • It’s all about the people

    It’s all about the people

    Yvonne Klerks worked at BUas for fifteen years. Currently she is working for the Ministry at the Dutch Embassy in Jakarta.

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  • I am INTERNATIONALisation

    I am INTERNATIONALisation

    Liliya Terzieva reflects on her view of internationalisation. She is from Bulgaria and now lives in the Netherlands.

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  • Exchanging cultures, sharing passions, building friendships

    Exchanging cultures, sharing passions, building friendships

    Lecturer Carlo Pareti is from Italy and reflects on his time in the Netherlands. He started in 2017 as a student at BUas.

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    Navigating cultural crossroads

    Researcher Ana Carolina Jordão describes how she ended up from Brazil to the Netherlands.

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  • The intercultural classroom: Student experiences

    The intercultural classroom: Student experiences

    Students from different Leisure & Events programmes share their experiences about being a part of an international environment.

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    Participating in a workshop in Barbados

    Lecturer and researcher Ilja Simons took part in a workshop in Barbados, called Caribbean World Heritage Sites in the light of today’s global...

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  • Student exchange experiences

    Student exchange experiences

    Three students share their exchange experiences at universities abroad.

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  • Exchange and the value of intercultural perspectives

    Exchange and the value of intercultural perspectives

    Leisure & Events has exchange agreements with 57 partner universities.

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    Connection to Industry: Where do we stand now and what are the challenges?

    "A shift towards more openness towards non-Dutch-speaking placement students will be needed."

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    War-Life balance

    A personal story of Anastasiya Vaganova about the war in Ukraine and her life life now in the Netherlands.

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  • Erasmus Student Network Breda

    Erasmus Student Network Breda

    ESN Breda is one of over 500 sections that are part of the Erasmus+ programme, present in more than 40 countries. As a smaller branch of ESN...

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    The power of Placemaking Week Europe

    Welcome to the wonderful world of placemaking – where urban spaces are transformed into vibrant, engaging hubs that celebrate community, creativity...

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    CELTH emphasises the importance of looking across borders and cultures

    In 2022 the Centre of Expertise in Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality (CELTH) adopted the Conscious Destinations Agenda as a framework for knowledge...

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  • ESNS as a booster for the European music industry

    ESNS as a booster for the European music industry

    Every year around mid-January thousands of professionals from the music industry pay a visit to the Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) in Groningen. ESNS is...

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  • Industry associations provide rich context for student development

    Industry associations provide rich context for student development

    In 2024 we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Attractions & Theme Parks Management (ATPM) track. Since its start we have been members of the...

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    Why global and cross-sector connections are essential for the experience economy

    History illustrates that idea exchange is a catalyst for societal progress. The Pax Romana, Mongolica, and Americana facilitated this exchange...

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    Internationalising Tourism and Leisure Education

    The internationalisation of education has become controversial in the Netherlands, with calls to limit the number of international students and higher...

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  • The InnovaT Project

    The InnovaT Project

    The InnovaT project was an initiative aimed at enhancing innovation in teaching and learning approaches, fostering modernisation in Higher Education...

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    The sports venue of the future

    BUas is participating in a European Erasmus+ programme to design the sports venue of the future.

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  • European Universities shaping Higher Education

    European Universities shaping Higher Education

    BUas' active participation in the EUI signifies a deepened focus on Europe, marking a significant shift from our global focus.

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