Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

The first Wittenborg alumni event in Amsterdam brought together 40+ graduates, professionals and academics to unpack one big question: How do we design a career in the age of AI?

From “Path A vs Path B” to hybrid careers, the discussion explored stability, entrepreneurship, and everything in between — with a clear message from Wen Koster: You need to be the author of your own career.

Panel insights from Sadaf Bafandeh, Somayyeh Nowroozi, Oleg Voronin and Olawale Olukunga brought the theory into real-life practice — from AI in HR and recruitment systems to hybrid entrepreneurial journeys and career reinvention across countries.

Read the full feature here.

Inside Wittenborg’s Alumni Event: Careers in the Age of AI Inside Wittenborg’s Alumni Event: Careers in the Age of AI facebook twitter email print 24.06.2026 Amsterdam Alumni Event Highlights Shifting Definitions Of Career Success in AI EraThe first Wittenborg alumni event in Amsterdam drew more than 40 graduates, professionals and academics for an aftern...

🚀 Project Week at Wittenborg brought together students across MBA, MBM, BBA, EBA and other programmes for a week of real-life business challenges.

From AI and digital transformation to entrepreneurship and sustainability, students worked in teams with industry partners to develop practical solutions.

Key collaborations included:
-AI Captain (Daniel Versteegh, Amy Abdou)
-Buzz Power Banks (Daniil Potapov)
-Odoo (Vanessa de Oliveira Menezes, Ali Ozdemir, Arthur van der Haegen, Jim Janmart)
-Green4adu Project (Ludovica Montecchio, Marcus Banai)

Students applied classroom learning to real business contexts and presented their ideas.

Project Week in Focus: Students Tackle AI, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Across Programmes Project Week in Focus: Students Tackle AI, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Across Programmes facebook twitter email print 23.06.2026 Students Tackle Industry Challenges Across DisciplinesArtificial intelligence, sustainability, entrepreneurship and digital transformation were among the themes ex...

WITTENBORG x SALLAND CRICKET CLUB

Join with a special Wittenborg discount and become part of a welcoming international sports community!

-Reduced membership fees for Wittenborg staff and students
-2 free trial training sessions
-All experience levels welcome

📍 Salland Cricket Club, Deventer
📩 Check your inbox for more information or scan the QR code: www.sallandcc.nl

Don’t forget to mention that you’re a Wittenborg staff member or student when registering!

🎶☀️ It has been a summer of community and connection at Wittenborg!

More than 120 students and staff came together for Summer Jam 2026 in Apeldoorn, enjoying live music, great food and plenty of summer vibes. The celebrations continued in Amsterdam, where students and staff took to the canals for a boat tour with drinks, snacks and great company.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make both events such a success.

Read our latest article to find out what students and staff had to say. https://www.wittenborg.eu/summer-jam-and-amsterdam-canal-tour-highlight-student-life-wittenborg.htm

Summer Jam and Amsterdam Canal Tour Highlight Student Life at Wittenborg Summer Jam and Amsterdam Canal Tour Highlight Student Life at Wittenborg facebook twitter email print 22.06.2026 Students and Staff Celebrate Start of Summer at Annual Social EventsWittenborg recently hosted its annual Summer Jam 2026 at Buddha Garden in Apeldoorn, bringing together more than 120 st...

Wishing you a Happy Father’s Day!

On Sunday, 21 June, countries around the world—including the Netherlands—celebrate Father’s Day.

At Wittenborg, staff and students shared “Happy Father’s Day” in different languages, celebrating fathers across our international community.

🌱 Community and education come together in The Hague!

Wittenborg and Vadercentrum Adam recently co-hosted a Green4Adu Project workshop, bringing together adult learners, educators and community members to explore green skills, wellbeing and sustainable career pathways.

During the session, participants engaged with interactive tools such as an energy-saving quiz by Marcus Banai (Stichting Energiegelijk), an e-learning platform by Cha-Hsuan Liu, and the Plastic Wallet DIY methodology.

💡 A key highlight was the World Café discussion, where participants exchanged ideas on everyday sustainability challenges and green learning in local communities.

The workshop is part of the Erasmus+ Green4ADU project, supporting more inclusive and practical green education across Europe.

Green4ADU Workshop Strengthens Community-Based Green Learning in The Hague Green4ADU Workshop Strengthens Community-Based Green Learning in The Hague facebook twitter email print 19.06.2026 Hands-on Sustainability Learning Connects Adults, Educators and Community PartnersOn 28 May, Wittenborg and Vadercentrum ADAM brought together participants in The Hague for a Green4ADU....

⚽ Top Tip: The FIFA World Cup is underway, and Amsterdam is packed with fans, screens, and summer atmosphere across the city.

From waterfront spots and busy terraces to food halls and sports bars, there are plenty of places to watch the matches together, including Pacific Amsterdam, Strandzuid, Belushi’s, De Foodhallen, Hannekes Boom, WestWeelde, House of Watt, Bar Baggerbeest, Dinette, Buiten Amsterdam, and Thuishaven.

Wherever you end up, you won’t miss a moment of the action. 🧡🍻⚽

A new study published in Emerald Publishing’s Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy explores how green job training can support sustainable employment in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

Authored by Amy Abdou, Isaac Adu Acheampong, Peter van der Sijde and Siavash Mirsadeghi, the research compares private, community and non-profit initiatives shaping energy transition in the district.

The study finds that private sector programmes offer strong career pathways but are often less accessible to job seekers in Amsterdam Zuidoost, while community and non-profit organisations play a key role in improving access and local inclusion.

The research calls for stronger coordination between government, employers and training providers in Amsterdam Zuidoost, alongside a combined SCBA–SROI framework to better measure social and environmental impact.

New Framework Links Green Energy Jobs and Sustainable Employment in Amsterdam Zuidoost New Framework Links Green Energy Jobs and Sustainable Employment in Amsterdam Zuidoost facebook twitter email print 18.06.2026 Study focuses on Amsterdam Zuidoost's Energy Transition and Labour Market Challenges  As Amsterdam races towards its climate goals, a new study by researchers from Wittenbo...

⚽ Top Tip: The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, with matches being shown across Apeldoorn in cafés, bars, and sports venues.

You can catch the games at: Club Fyx, Café Humphrey’s, Sportcafé De Trap, Café Confetti, Toffer, De Babbel, Het Pool’KV, Bij Veldhuis, Café La Mama, De Graaf van Vlaanderen, Finnegan’s Irish Pub, Boostcafé, Lighthouse, Bowlmore, Het Stadscafé, Café Het Oude Huis, Café de Paris, Mansion24, Wine Bar & Taproom Den Olifant, Café Cheers, De Hofnar, De Grolschbar, and at the Dragon Boat Festival.

Enjoy! 🧡⚽