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'''Nuffic''' is the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. It is an independent, non-profit organisation based in [[The Hague]], [[the Netherlands]]. |
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Its most important contract partners are the [[Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Netherlands)|Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science]] and the [[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]. Nuffic plays an important role in fostering international cooperation in education between the Netherlands and other countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who are we? |url=https://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/about-us/who-are-we |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=nuffic.nl}}</ref> |
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==Overview== |
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Founded on [[11 January]] 1952 by a group of Dutch higher education institutions wanting to work together for the benefit of international academic cooperation, Nuffic now works on behalf of various Dutch government departments and other public and private-sector organisations to administrate academic cooperation programmes, to promote the international mobility of students and academic staff through scholarship and grant programmes, and to attract students from other countries who are looking to study abroad. In its education promotion activities, Nuffic also works together with similar organisations in other countries, such as the [[British Council]], the [[German Academic Exchange Service]], and [[EduFrance]] to jointly promote higher education in Europe. |
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Nuffic is part of the Dutch education field. Its goal is to support Dutch institutions and the Dutch government in internationalisation activities. The focus of its service lies in the Netherlands, even though its mission extends beyond that. To this end Nuffic cooperates with foreign partners, institutions and governments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} IHE Delft Institute for Water Education |url=https://www.un-ihe.org/history |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=IHE}}</ref> The organisation dedicates itself primarily to the Dutch [[knowledge economy]] while at the same time stimulating [[capacity building]] in developing countries. |
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==Governance== |
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For the purposes of company law, Nuffic is managed by up to two executive directors, although power is currently vested in only one executive director. However, responsibility for day-to-day management lies with a four-member senior management team, comprised of the head of each Directorate and the Director-General. In common with many European jurisdictions, the Netherlands has a two-tier management structure which separates management supervision from day-to-day management operations. Supervision of Nuffic's management lies with a six-member Board of Trustees. The role of trustee is not a full-time position, and trustees generally occupy senior executive positions in other companies or organisations. In addition to its advisory role, the Board of Trustees also appoints a [[Remuneration Committee]], which acts as the employer of the executive director. |
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==Activities== |
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==Areas of business== |
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Nuffic focuses on the following activities: |
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* managing programmes by order of the Dutch government, the [[European Union]] and third parties; |
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*Scholarship programmes for international mobility and for [[Capacity_building|capacity building programmes]] in developing countries |
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* encouraging international experience for students of all ages;<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-17 |title=A Nuffic scholarship paved the way to my PhD: Jemal Adem |url=https://www.merit.unu.edu/how-my-nuffic-scholarship-paved-the-way-to-a-phd-jemal-adem/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=[[United Nations University|UNU-MERIT]]}}</ref> |
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*Promotion of Dutch higher education |
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* strengthening the position and reputation of Dutch higher education and scientific research; |
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* evaluating diplomas and furthering transparency of education systems; |
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*Public information on studying abroad (through ''WilWeg'' and [[Netherlands_Worldwide_Students|NEWS]], for instance) |
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* joining and presenting knowledge and expertise. |
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*[[Credential evaluation]] |
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*Research |
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==History== |
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==List of Directors-General (from 2005) and Presidents of the Board (before 2005)== |
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Nuffic was founded on 11 January 1952 by the president curators of the existing Dutch universities. The goal was primarily to organise English education for students from developing countries that had recently gained independence. For this purpose the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) was established, initially as part of Nuffic, but it became an independent institute in 1956. This is where the current role of Nuffic in [[development cooperation]] – management of scholarship programmes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nuffic Scholarship – Netherlands Scholarships for Developing Countries |url=https://www.advance-africa.com/Nuffic-Scholarship.html |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Advance Africa}}</ref> and institutional cooperation programmes – finds its roots. |
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* Mr [[Sander van den Eijnden]] ([[1 January 2005]] - present) |
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* Mr Pieter van Dijk (2001 - 2004) |
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* Mr [[Wim Deetman]] (September 1993 - 2001) |
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The first official president was [[Prince Bernard of the Netherlands]], who remained in that position for two years. After [[Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands]] moved to [[Het Loo Palace]], Nuffic relocated to [[Noordeinde Palace]] until 1977. Currently, Nuffic is situated in another famous building in The Hague: the former headquarters of the PTT (Post, Telegraph, Telephone), an organisation that used to be state owned, on the Kortenaerkade. The building is a national monument. |
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* [http://www.NEWStudent.nl/ NEWS website] |
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Over the years Nuffic acquired a great number of other tasks. Since 1958 the organisation is involved in the recognition of international diplomas and making comparisons of education systems. Its efforts to support educational cooperation in Europe increased during the 1980s. At that time both The Hague and Brussels set up stimulation programmes, among which the [[Erasmus Programme]]. |
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In August 2021 Titia Bredée took up the position of Director-General of Nuffic. She succeeds Freddy Weima, who left Nuffic in April 2021 to become chairman of the Dutch Association of Primary Schools (PO-Raad). Weima succeeded Sander van den Eijnden, who left Nuffic in the spring of 2012 to become President of the executive board of the [[Open University of the Netherlands]]. |
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In 2015 Nuffic merged with Europees Platform. |
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* [https://www.wilweg.nl WilWeg] |
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* [https://www.erasmusplus.nl Nationaal Agentschap Erasmusplus] |
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* [https://www.unesco.nl Nationale UNESCO Commissie] |
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* [https://www.hollandalumni.nl Holland Alumni network] |
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==References== |
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[[Category:1952 establishments in the Netherlands]] |
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[[Category:Organizations established in 1952]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:36, 1 November 2023
Nuffic is the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. It is an independent, non-profit organisation based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Its most important contract partners are the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nuffic plays an important role in fostering international cooperation in education between the Netherlands and other countries.[1]
Nuffic is part of the Dutch education field. Its goal is to support Dutch institutions and the Dutch government in internationalisation activities. The focus of its service lies in the Netherlands, even though its mission extends beyond that. To this end Nuffic cooperates with foreign partners, institutions and governments.[2] The organisation dedicates itself primarily to the Dutch knowledge economy while at the same time stimulating capacity building in developing countries.
Activities
[edit]Nuffic focuses on the following activities:
- managing programmes by order of the Dutch government, the European Union and third parties;
- encouraging international experience for students of all ages;[3]
- strengthening the position and reputation of Dutch higher education and scientific research;
- evaluating diplomas and furthering transparency of education systems;
- joining and presenting knowledge and expertise.
History
[edit]Nuffic was founded on 11 January 1952 by the president curators of the existing Dutch universities. The goal was primarily to organise English education for students from developing countries that had recently gained independence. For this purpose the Institute of Social Studies (ISS) was established, initially as part of Nuffic, but it became an independent institute in 1956. This is where the current role of Nuffic in development cooperation – management of scholarship programmes[4] and institutional cooperation programmes – finds its roots.
The first official president was Prince Bernard of the Netherlands, who remained in that position for two years. After Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands moved to Het Loo Palace, Nuffic relocated to Noordeinde Palace until 1977. Currently, Nuffic is situated in another famous building in The Hague: the former headquarters of the PTT (Post, Telegraph, Telephone), an organisation that used to be state owned, on the Kortenaerkade. The building is a national monument.
Over the years Nuffic acquired a great number of other tasks. Since 1958 the organisation is involved in the recognition of international diplomas and making comparisons of education systems. Its efforts to support educational cooperation in Europe increased during the 1980s. At that time both The Hague and Brussels set up stimulation programmes, among which the Erasmus Programme.
In August 2021 Titia Bredée took up the position of Director-General of Nuffic. She succeeds Freddy Weima, who left Nuffic in April 2021 to become chairman of the Dutch Association of Primary Schools (PO-Raad). Weima succeeded Sander van den Eijnden, who left Nuffic in the spring of 2012 to become President of the executive board of the Open University of the Netherlands.
In 2015 Nuffic merged with Europees Platform.
External links
[edit]- Nuffic
- Study in Holland
- WilWeg
- Nationaal Agentschap Erasmusplus
- Nationale UNESCO Commissie
- Holland Alumni network
References
[edit]- ^ "Who are we?". nuffic.nl. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- ^ "History | IHE Delft Institute for Water Education". IHE. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- ^ "A Nuffic scholarship paved the way to my PhD: Jemal Adem". UNU-MERIT. 2018-10-17. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- ^ "Nuffic Scholarship – Netherlands Scholarships for Developing Countries". Advance Africa. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
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