Avans University of Applied Sciences stands at the very heart of society. Digitalisation, globalisation and the role of social media mean that we are subjected to a torrent of events both distant and local, and sometimes they can have a big impact. As a result, they are increasingly affecting our community. In all the tumult caused by political developments, wars and natural disasters, Avans wants to be an anchor point for all our students and staff. Irrespective of faith, political opinions, physical or mental disability, social and cultural background, sexual orientation or gender. We stand not in a hierarchy or in opposition to one another, but side by side.

The international community at Avans University of Applied Sciences now has its own headquarters, a physical space that highlights the importance Avans attaches to internationalisation. Although this term might be a little outdated.

With the opening of OpenX on 30 October, a long cherished wish of the Avans International Community (AIC) has been fulfilled: a physical home base.

During the week of October 23, EenVandaag is broadcasting three reports on the Avans+ training programme that included Indonesian nurses. The last report will be Friday, October 27. We regret the fact that not every aspect of the organisation of the training programme went as planned, and that some students have been affected as a result.

In the recently published 2024 Keuzegids guide to higher professional education, Avans University of Applied Sciences has once again come in first place among the country’s major universities of applied sciences.