ACCESS Magazine 10th Anniversary

Employment law update 2024

The new year is upon us, and that means looking ahead to developments in employment law in 2024. What changes await us? Here is a clear overview of some of the key changes.

Sink or swim: The science behind Dutch sustainability

Climate change is arguably the most serious challenge we face in the twenty-first century. Experts warn that if we do not act now, changes to the weather are likely to become more extreme. So what steps are the Dutch taking to become more climate-proof and...

Multilingualism in schools: Yes or No?

Multilingualism in schools explores how being multilingualism could be more advantageous compared to monolingual people in various areas. Read more about it in this article.

The carillon in Dutch culture

Often housed in bell towers, the carillon is a musical instrument consisting of (at least) 23 bells which ‘ring out’ when played on a keyboard. The keyboard is similar to a piano or organ and each ‘key’ (or baton) is linked to a bell with...

Alpacas make their mark

Alpacas make their mark. Alpacas are curious, fluffy animals with large eyes. Although native to South America, Alpacas have been living in the Netherlands for 25 years and their general cuteness and calming manner have made ‘walking with an alpaca’ a popular activity here. Let’s...