No lunch in Ramadan!
As we’re now at the end of the Ramadan, I’d like to tell you the following story that happened a few years ago.
“Bring your...
Sint, Mistletoe and Healthcare Insurance
Health insurance assures affordable health care. It is that time of the year again, amidst hosting Sint and putting up a Christmas tree, we...
6. Are you investing in yourself?
Sci-Fi
I’m a huge fan of science-fiction. It stretches my mind to make me think of the “what if?” questions. One question that sci-fi often...
New exhibition: Eindhoven from the fifteenth century until the present day
The development of Eindhoven from the fifteenth century until the present day. In the Erfgoedhuis, heritage centre, visitors can see how Eindhoven developed to...
Teachers college invests in better music education
Fontys PABO (Primary School Teacher Training) is getting trainee teachers more involved in music education. This is thanks to a grant from the Fonds...
Running for a good cause; do you like to support?
What would prompt an unfit, overweight, middle-aged guy to run a marathon?
Initially, it was the challenge. My brother, who ran the London Marathon in...
DTW 2019: innovations, kids’ tech events, and lobbying for women
A live robotic surgery, thousands of students getting acquainted with new innovations, and an event to attract more women to the technology sector -...
New Neighbours welcome: event to promote warm connections
"New Neighbours Eindhoven", is conceptualized and organized by Jeroen Van Aalst, a local schoolteacher, with help from his students, Syrian refugees, and local government.
It...
MBO studies in English: educational flagship Initiative by Eindhoven Municipality and Brainport
The Netherlands is a top study destination in Europe for international students. The reasons are many. One of the most talked about is it's...
Differing opinions on ‘social distancing’
In these corona times, some people want to meet up with (a maximum of three) friends. Others keep their doors closed to all visitors....
House of Representatives to debate Brainport investment in early June
The House of Representatives will debate on June 3 about the 1.5 billion euros that the government wants to invest in the Brainport region.
The...
