Category: Corona

Column, Corona, Education

Learning delays: why is the Dutch Education Union so concerned?

By Marije de Boer When I heard that the Dutch Education Union was worried about the learning delay primary school students are going to have because of the corona virus, millions of questions popped into my head. The Dutch Education Union announced that they decided that if schools don’t open up again soon, they want to shorten the summer holidays, just so students get a … Continue reading Learning delays: why is the Dutch Education Union so concerned?

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Corona, Magazine, Podcasts

Life in times of Corona – Episode 12

In the 12th episode of Life in times of Corona Iris, Michelle, Anette and Asier discuss their current situation and the updates of the slowly but surely easing restrictions in their countries. These times are crazy for everyone, but life keeps moving and new projects are waiting. Last week the groups have started working on the ‘’Rewind’’ magazine. In this podcast, we talk about what … Continue reading Life in times of Corona – Episode 12

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Corona, Podcasts

Life in Times of Corona – Episode 11

Thanks for listening to our second Coronapodcast. The corona time is different and strange for us all. It could be sad and lonely, but there are also possibilities. For example, calling elderly or handicapped people. You could do the grocery shopping for your neighbors. We will also talk about the social distancing and give some tips how to survive this crazy time together. Together we can … Continue reading Life in Times of Corona – Episode 11

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Amsterdam, Column, Corona

New creative opportunities for enterprise

by Laszlo Lieffering The pandemic has turned our world upside down. The safety measures against Covid-19 not only has an impact on our civilian life, but it also affects our economy. A lot of businesses are shut down, like restaurants, barber salons and gyms. Corporate company-employees who are still operational, need to work at home as much as possible. Small business owners and entrepreneurs are … Continue reading New creative opportunities for enterprise

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Corona, Podcasts

Life in Times of Corona – Episode 10

In the tenth episode of Life in Times of Corona, Fleur Stigters discusses the most important news from Austria and the Netherlands together with Annemarie Andre and Ruben den Boer. Restrictions are slowly getting looser, but some measurements will definitely be in place longer. How does that affect music festivals? Ruben, Annemarie and Fleur also have a chat about Mother’s Day, which is this Sunday, … Continue reading Life in Times of Corona – Episode 10

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Corona, Podcasts

Life in Times of Corona – Episode 8

In this episode of Life in Times of Corona, Veronica Kontopoulou discusses with Emma Bos and Maartje Veneman about the extra time the lockdown lifestyle has accumulated into our hands. While some have found creative ways to make the most out of this work- or class-free life, others can feel overwhelmed by the pressure to be productive. How is our mental health affected by the … Continue reading Life in Times of Corona – Episode 8

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Life in Times of Corona – Episode 7

Mosques are closed due the corona virus. Contact is banned in many countries. Nevertheless, Muslims around the world started Ramadan yesterday evening, Thursday 23. In this episode, Anouk, Pauline and Lea talk about this special tradition and how religious people deal with the current measures. They also tell you which delicious dishes shouldn’t be missing during the Iftar, the breaking of fasting at night. Pauline’s … Continue reading Life in Times of Corona – Episode 7

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Corona, Interviews

Cathelijne (22) had to cancel her internship in Curaçao due to Covid-19

Interns are having a rough time right now. Their internships are being cancelled, or they are sent home due to lack of supervision. For interns abroad, it’s even worse. Cathelijne Groen (22) had just started her internship on Curaçao, when she had to return home immediately. By Sarissa Valk Cathelijnes’ internship was supposed to last from February until June. “It took a lot of preparations … Continue reading Cathelijne (22) had to cancel her internship in Curaçao due to Covid-19

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