Team Strategy (cluster International)

Global Citizenship and Internationalisation are strategic goals of The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Whilst many teams, individuals and departments within The Hague University of Applied Sciences are involved in these goals, Team Strategy (Cluster Internationalization plays a crucial role in supporting our stakeholders in realising their international ambitions, internationalising curricula, embedding Global Citizenship and the SDG's in all levels of education, and maintaining relationships with (strategic) partner universities.

Whom to contact

Who we are

• Sabine Amft – Strategic advisor international partnerships
• Eva Lekaki – Erasmus + Coordinator
• Reinout Klamer – Virtual Collaboration Coordinator
• Jacqueline van Marle – Head of Strategy, Advice & Partnership
• Saniya Rana – Support Officer Internationalisation
• Jerke Verschoor – Strategic Policy Advisor

What we do

At The Hague University of Applied Sciences we want all our students to successfully enter the local and global labour markets as global citizens who can make a meaningful contribution to today’s and tomorrow’s interconnected societies. We do this by offering international and intercultural perspectives in our programmes, encouraging personal growth and nurturing an inclusive campus culture. Team Strategy connects relevant, external development in global citizenship, the sustainable development goals and internationalisation to the THUAS practice and offers support to teaching and support staff, degree programmes and faculties in:

• Clear and smooth processes for partnerships and student exchanges;
• Developing and maintaining University-wide Strategic Partnerships which facilitate staff and students to enhance their international experiences;
• Shaping global citizenship and internationalisation within curricula: from tools and good practices to curriculum design;
• Stimulating an international campus culture for all students;

Strategic Partnerships

We believe that strategic university partnerships can impact THUAS in all areas of university life ‐ deepening and strengthening the quality of its teaching, learning and research cooperation. In doing so THUAS provides an international knowledge platform for students and scholars to engage in a wide range of activities with international partner institutions.

Within Europe, we have six strategic partners, who, together with THUAS, form The Hague Network:

• Masaryk University - Czech Republic
• Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences - Germany
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) - Finland
• University Francisco de Vitoria - Spain
• University of Derby - United Kingdom
• University of Cagliari - Italy

Partner Universities

Our partners or prospective partners can contact THUAS via our Team Strategy at International Affairs.

View the THUAS Active Partner list.

Start for Future 

Start for Future (SFF) is the fastest-growing, open alliance of science, start-ups, industry, and public organizations that serves as an open center for entrepreneurship and drives systemic innovation internationally. For more information, click here.

Faculties

All faculties have an international coordinator who implement the international policy in their faculties. See below for more details.