How do we deal with interculturalism in education? How can different backgrounds be a challenge? How do we prepare students for a career and life in a multicultural society?

In the Randstad area of the Netherlands, the student population in higher education is composed of various cultures. However, these differences between students should not form a hindrance to their personal development and the development of their talent. Within higher education, we are obliged to learn to deal with the practical obstacles that diversity brings with it. To recognise these differences and utilise them in a positive way. Our knowledge economy profits from these huge differences in quality, skills and knowledge of people.

Diversity is a commitment and challenge for higher education. That is why Inholland University of Applied Sciences and VU University Amsterdam, are organising a conference on diversity in higher education. It is due to take place on Monday, March 22nd and Tuesday, March 23rd  2010

Mix-In

conference on diversity in higher education

Conference and application

Mix-In: conference on diversity in higher education, will look at the issue of diversity in higher education. During the conference, theory, practice and policy will come together. Lecturers, students, policymakers, researchers and representatives of the business world will share their knowledge and experiences and discuss dilemmas and opportunities. It is a chance to become acquainted with best practices and the results of research that are to be presented by prominent (inter) national speakers, lecturers and students.

The registration for Mix-In is closed.

Did you already registrated? You can download your personal programme in the registration pages.

Press

Journalists are invited to attend the conference. Please contact Niels Pols, spokesman for Inholland University of applied sciences: Niels.Pols@Inholland.nl.