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	LIC Update June 2024

The first half of 2024 has been a busy time for Leiden International Centre; from changes within the team to the release of the extensive new report about internationals living in the region.

Read on to find out about all the latest developments, and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and X to stay up to date with our latest news.

Kind regards,

Jenny Willcock
Manager Leiden International Centre

— Impact

Funding Secured Until 2027

Our founding partners have agreed to continue funding our centre. We are pleased to have the ongoing support of the municipalities of Leiden, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude, as well as Leiden University, LUMC, the Leiden Bio Science Park Foundation and Leiden&Partners.
We look forward to supporting internationals and their employers in the region for another two years!

Leidsche Plein Partner Event

What an inspiring afternoon at our annual Leiden&Partners networking event!
As well as the latest news from LIC, keynote speaker Robert Govers updated us on the New Dutch initiative, and the 3 Oktober Vereeniging presented the latest plans for this year's celebration, featuring Armin van Buuren. Thanks to all who attended!

Interviews with Internationals

How do internationals experience the Leiden region? What are the challenges they face, and how do they overcome them? To find an answer to these questions we asked people from our community to talk us through their journeys. These stories are now collected on our website for everyone to discover.

— Our Services

Q&A Sessions for Newcomers in Leiden

On 28 June we will be hosting the first edition of Ask Away Friday, in collaboration with Leiden Municipality. During these walk-in sessions, newcomers will be welcomed to the city and have the chance to ask any questions they may have about settling and living in Leiden.

Meet&Mingle Goes Dutch

Our monthly social events consistently attract 30-50 internationals. We also encourage socialising with Dutch locals by organising special XL editions of the Meet&Mingle. These have been planned in partnership with Leiden Municipality, Leiden Bio Science Park and 3 Oktober Vereeniging. The next M&M XL will take place during Dutch Bio Science Week.

Supporting Relocation with Welcome to NL

Since 2023 we have been involved with Welcome to NL, an initiative from the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency to attract international talent to the country. The project includes the Relocation App, which guides internationals step-by-step through the process of moving here. Discover more about the initiative in this article by Undutchables..

— Talent

Latest Report on Internationals in the Region

Every 2 years we commission Decisio to create an extensive report on internationals living and working in the Leiden region. The latest report gives insights into trends from 2010 until 2022. Highlights and key trends can be found in this article.

LBSP Focus Group

We strive to monitor and understand the trends in internationalisation. This is why we collaborated with Leiden Bio Science Park and researchers from KplusV to host a focus group to better understand the needs of international talent. The focus group took place on 16 May and will be organised again later in the year to gather more insights.

— Team Updates

End of an Era: Corine van der Ceelen Departs Leiden&Partners

After 8 years with Leiden International Centre, Corine has left to pursue new challenges. We are excited to see what the future holds for her! Read more about her contribution to our organisation here.

Meet Our New Communication and Events Professional

In April we welcomed Sibilla Gosso to the team. Originally from Italy, Sibilla moved to Leiden three years ago for her studies. Her first-hand experience as an international in the region has prompted her to support the community, focusing especially on the organisation of events aimed at internationals.

Leiden International Centre is located at
Stadskantoor Leiden, ground floor
(LEVEL building)

Bargelaan 190, 2333 CW Leiden
+31 (0)71 516 6005

info@leideninternationalcentre.nl
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LIC Update June 2024