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Reflecting on another successful year, we are pleased to share the latest developments at Leiden International Centre with you. Among them are notable team changes, our continued support of employers, and the further internationalisation of Leiden.
Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and X to stay up to date with our latest news.
Kind regards,
The Leiden International Centre Team |
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Services for Employers |
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We are dedicated to supporting employers of internationals. We do this to help organisations in the region attract and retain much-needed international talent. One such example is Channel Engine, a rapidly growing company that has benefitted from our services in welcoming their employees. Explore our collaboration in this feature article in INTO Business Magazine.
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Largest Meet&Mingle to Date |
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In September, we hosted a unique Meet&Mingle in collaboration with the municipality of Leiden. What set this edition apart was its inclusivity, welcoming both international and local residents from the region. Over a hundred attendees expanded their social circles and were warmly welcomed by Alderman Fleur Spijker. Stay tuned for upcoming Meet&Mingles on our events page.
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Promoting Dutch Conversation With Pins |
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Together with the municipality of Leiden, we created 'Praat Nederlands met me' (Talk Dutch with me) pins! Dutch learners often face challenges practicing in daily life, as conversations tend to shift to English. Speaking Dutch fosters a stronger connection with their surroundings, making internationals more likely to stay. Pick up a pin at our monthly Meet&Mingle events and the Tourist Information Leiden.
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| © Simone Both |
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More Steady Growth |
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| In the past year, Leiden International Centre has successfully supported internationals and employers in the Leiden region with more than 500 BSN registrations, 2000 referrals to our service providers partners, and successful monthly social events. The interest in our Centre is reflected in the growing numbers of our social channels. Find out more with our 2023 statistics! |
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Place Brand of the Year Award |
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| Fantastic news for our parent organisation Leiden&Partners! The year 2022, in which Leiden was the 'European City of Science', has earned the city a prestigious honour with the international 'Place Brand of the Year' Award. This recognition was announced at the City Nation Place Global 2023 congress in London. |
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LBSP External Experts |
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| Corine, member of LBSP's Human Capital Steering Committee, helped form the External Experts group. This initiative connects employers with Leiden International Centre's 46 service partners, offering support in immigration, taxes, housing, and more. The first External Experts Lunch in November showcased our free services for HR. For future meetings, check our Corporate Events page. |
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