Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

16/10/2026

🏆 Celebrating Apeldoorn’s business community!

The Apeldoorn Business Awards on 15 October kicked off with the Wittenborg Starters Award, presented to Retro Empire Gaming. 🎉

The event at Theater en Congres Orpheus celebrated the entrepreneurs and businesses making a difference in the local community.

As a Premium Founder, Wittenborg supports initiatives that recognise entrepreneurship, create opportunities for talent and strengthen connections between education and the Apeldoorn business community.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! 👏

📸 See pictures from the evening and stay tuned for more!

15/10/2026

🌍✨ New faces, new stories and cultures from around the world!

Meet our new students and find out where they come from. One community, countless stories!

15/10/2026

📸 IN PICTURES | A warm welcome to our newest students in Apeldoorn, Amsterdam and Munich! 🎉

With introduction week and welcome lunches underway, students are getting to know their new surroundings, meeting fellow students and starting their Wittenborg journey.

Here’s to a great start to the new academic block!

14/10/2026

🌍 Wittenborg is heading to ICEF Berlin!

From 1 to 3 November, Wittenborg's Eunice Cheung and Michael Sheppard will join education providers, student recruitment agents, and industry professionals in Berlin to strengthen partnerships, build new connections, and explore international education opportunities.

See you there!

14/10/2026

🌍 There’s plenty happening across Wittenborg’s Research Centre.

During the 7 October meeting, Aydan Holtrigter, Rauf Abdul and Jian Liu brought colleagues up to speed on the Globalisation Forum, Tourxperience EU and opportunities to get involved in upcoming activities.

From shaping international panel discussions to exploring XR in tourism education, the meeting also covered the research proposal cycle, publication policy and Erasmus+.

Read more in our latest news article!

Research Centre Gears Up for Globalisation Forum and International Projects facebook twitter email print 14.10.2026 October Meeting Highlights Global Collaboration, Student Engagement and TourXpeRienceWittenborg’s Research Centre met online on 7 October, bringing together updates on research, inte...

13/10/2026

🎓 Meet Vo Quang Huy, a Wittenborg MBM student specialising in Digital Marketing and Communication!

“The Netherlands taught me to slow down, plan ahead and enjoy life a little more. Sometimes, not rushing is exactly what we need.”

See what he’s learned from his journey in the Netherlands!

12/10/2026

Wittenborg is coming to Lagos!

On 19 October, Wittenborg representatives will visit selected schools. On 20 October, meet Patience Orukpe at the Worldview Education Fair at the Lagos Marriott Hotel to learn more about studying in the Netherlands.

See you soon!

12/10/2026

What actually helps communities overcome social exclusion?

In her newly completed PhD, Wittenborg's Amy Abdou explored that question through four case studies in Amsterdam Zuidoost, examining education, digital literacy, employment and social entrepreneurship.

Her research found that there is no single model for creating social change. Instead, effective initiatives tend to combine stakeholder participation, community trust, adaptable organisational practices and strong partnerships between public institutions and local communities.

The dissertation offers new insights into how social enterprises can support educational opportunity, digital inclusion, and sustainable employment, while also challenging traditional measures of impact.

Read more in our latest news article!

Wittenborg's Amy Abdou Examines What Social Change Really Looks Like facebook twitter email print 12.10.2026 Abdou's PhD Explores Social Exclusion in Amsterdam ZuidoostFor years, Amsterdam Zuidoost has been the focus of efforts to tackle educational inequality, unemployment and social exclusion. Gov...

12/10/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday evening?

Join fellow students for a night of bouldering, drinks and snacks at Zwitsal Buitenstad in Apeldoorn.

-Two drinks and snacks included
-Bring clean indoor gym shoes or rent a pair at the venue

Registration closes on 26 October: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DAFXVPK2mp

See you there! 🎉

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day

Student well-being matters. At Wittenborg, students can turn to Student Counsellor Rens Platteel-de Clercq and Student Confidential Advisor Jacqueline Horstman for support.

Learn more about student well-being at Wittenborg: 👉 https://ow.ly/kQEA50ZWePc

Let’s make mental health a priority, today and every day.

Mental Health Support: Wittenborg's Commitment to Student Well-being facebook twitter email print 10.03.2024 Wittenborg's Ongoing Dedication to Student Well-being: Continuing the Dialogue on Mental HealthDid you know? After numerous discussions about mental health over the last couple of years durin...