Announcement regarding yesterday's incident
9 May 2025
Yesterday, The Hague University of Applied Sciences was shaken by an incident involving a disturbed individual who entered our main building in The Hague carrying a sword.

Fortunately, thanks to the swift and effective actions of our security team, the man was stopped at the entrance. The police quickly arrived and took the individual into custody.
Thanks to the prompt response, no one was injured. Professional support is available for colleagues who were directly involved. In addition, walk-in sessions with experts are being organized for anyone who feels the need. More information about this can be found on our intranet.
Elisabeth Minnemann
Arend Hardorff
Hans Nederlof