Words from our Director: Sunshine, around every corner

I am sure, like many in the Netherlands, during this unusual period we wondered: "Really?! All this blue sky and sunshine on days we have to STAY HOME?" Sure, it has been cold and windy out there, and sure, it must have been very difficult...

Change of rules for organ donation

The rules for donating organs are going to change. Currently, all residents of the Netherlands aged 18 or older are requested to decide about donating their organs after their death.  This means all people registered in the municipal records database. If they don’t make a...

Prinsjesdag: Dutch politics and hats?

Where else in the world could you celebrate a new budget with a carriage ride, fancy horses and lots and lots of hats? On the third Tuesday in September, tens of thousands of visitors turn out in The Hague for the yearly presentation of the...

Managing Change, a Valuable Skill for your CV

“Succeeding in Change – Agility and Change Management” was the title of a networking event – Hague Hub – organised by the International Leadership Academy and OPCW in The Hague earlier this year. ACCESS was invited to respond to this statement as part of a...

Finding Art in Every Lesson

Art can and should be integrated into every subject area to improve academic performance, creativity, motor skills, self-confidence, and focus. Written by a teacher in the field, this article delves into the practicalities of weaving art throughout the curriculum.