International Business School Hanze UAS

We're back on campus!🤗

🧑🏽‍🏫 Our introduction period doesn't start until next week, but this week is a working week for staff. We're looking forward to welcoming you all back next week!

🌏 If you're an international student we love to meet you at the Hanze Welcome Day this Friday! 👉 Check hanze.nl/welcomeday for more info.

Enjoy the final weeks of summer and see you next week!🌞

🎓 Celebrating the end of an incredible journey with our amazing IBS students at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen! Yesterday’s graduation ceremony marked a milestone, celebrating all the hard work our students have put in. Over 100 bachelor’s and master’s students received their BBA, MBA, and MSc degrees – congratulations to each and every one of you!

Here’s to new beginnings and endless possibilities! 🌟

Today IBS lecturer-researcher Marcel van der Poel presented his book 'Anders dan ik', about intercultural communication and diversity & inclusion. He offered the first copy of the book to Dorothea van der Meulen, Dean of Minerva Art Academy.

'How do we engage and connect with each other in a super-diverse society? The book 'Anders dan ik' offers an illuminating look at cultural differences and the contemporary debate around diversity and inclusion. The book goes beyond naming differences; it is about experiencing differences in a self-constructed context. A context that - precisely because it is self-made - always leaves room for desired change.'

For more info about the book, go to https://palmslag.nl/boeken/anders-dan-ik

Congratulations Marcel!🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Gemma Coughlan and Dr. Petra van Heugten have won the prestigious David Gillingham Award at the NIBS Annual Conference in Manchester! 🎉

This award honors outstanding, internationally-oriented business education projects, and our "Pure Living Project" was recognized for its incredible impact.

🌍 The Pure Living Project, a collaboration between Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, Takoradi Technical University , Gateway to Africa, and the Pure Living Consortium, is making sustainability accessible by comparing traditional and self-sustainable housing models in Ghana. Through this project, students gain hands-on experience in eco-friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible solutions.

📈 The project not only advances business education but also inspires future sustainability leaders. Students' innovative solutions have attracted global attention, with potential benefits extending beyond Ghana to neighboring countries.

🌿 The impact of this project is also felt on our own campus. The "Grow Your Own Home" initiative is underway, aiming to build a sustainable student village at Hanze, teaching students to live self-sufficiently and sustainably.

💬 Hear from our students: Siham Ouahim: "Pitching our project to a jury was an invaluable learning experience!" Alexander Bosker: "The Impact Lab was everything I needed to grow and learn!"

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and the inspiring work of our students and faculty! 🙌

On Thursday 4 July, the Hanze International Business Office (HIBO) and IBS Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Community are organising the second edition of the Dragons’ Den Start-Up Competition.

During this event, first year students of the 4-year bachelor will present their start-up ideas to a fantastic jury of business professionals, some of whom have studied at IBS as well.

⏰ 14.00-17.00
📍 ENTRANCE & Energy Barn, Zernikelaan 17
🍹 Closing with networking drinks

This event is open to anyone who is interested to join. Sign up now via https://www.formdesk.com/hanzehogeschoolgroningen/dragonsden

Today Dr Niels Faber was inaugurated as professor of Transition Towards a Circular Economy at the Research Centre Biobased Economy. Professor Faber has focused his research on sustainable innovation for the past 20 years and he took over the professorship from Dr Egbert Dommerholt.

'The transition from linear to circular is a major challenge in our current economic system. How can we organise ourselves (research institutions, companies, government, citizens) for a circular economy? What is required for this, how can we prepare? Niels Faber will work on this issue through innovative research, collaboration with companies and inspiring education.'

Congratulations Niels and all the best for the coming years!

We love this weather!☀️😍

Did you know there are some beautiful walking paths near Zernike campus and along the Reitdiep canal? Definitely worth checking now everything is blooming💚

We hope you get to fully enjoy these summer temperatures! Where do you Iike to go on campus when it's really warm?😎

Discover the World of International Business with our Inside IBS Day (meeloopdag) on May 16th!

👩🏼‍🏫Join us for this interactive event and attend three classes while meeting students and faculty members. The Inside IBS Day is an excellent opportunity to experience what our International Business programme has to offer and who knows, you might just find your perfect match!🙌

Sign up now via hanze.nl/meeloopdag.

Are you a first-year bachelor student and would you like to go beyond the boundaries of your study programme?🤩 Do you aspire to develop your talents and delve deeper into academic and business topics?

Join the info session of the Honours Talent Programme!ℹ️

🗓️ May 16, 2024
⏰ 12.30-13.30
📍 Room D2.11 (ZP.09)

The IBS Honours Talent Programme is designed to provide ambitious students with additional challenges and resources. This programme is not just about enhancing your academic skills; it’s a gateway to broadening your horizons and becoming part of an exclusive network.🤝

What to expect at the info session:
🤓 Detailed insights into the programme structure and benefits.
✍️ Guidance on the application process and what we look for in candidates.
☝️ An opportunity to ask questions and interact with current members and programme coordinators.

Interviews for the programme will be conducted on June 28, 2024.

👋Meet Colin from Germany.🇩🇪 Colin is studying the IB 3-year programme and he is currently interning at BMW Group as a retail development & sales intern.

‘I chose the study programme at IBS because I have always been interested in how (big) companies are being managed and operating internationally. Besides my interest in business and management, I wanted to study completely in English, which in Germany is unusual.🇬🇧 Furthermore, I wanted to combine my studies with a study abroad semester and an internship to get practical experience, which in my eyes is the most important.💪

The best part about my studies so far was definitely the second year when I had the chance to study in my all-time dream country: the USA.🇺🇲 I spent a semester at Valdosta State University in Georgia. Moreover, I had the chance to intern at my favourite company, which is also the reason why I started studying IBS.

After my bachelor’s degree, I want to pursue a master’s degree to specialize in strategic management, which I followed a course in during my semester abroad and it really appealed to me.’