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Glow Up 2025 – a night that truly lit up
Last night, Mariënburgplein transformed in a way we don’t often experience. Young people from all across Nijmegen came together for Glow Up, the youth festival that brought real light into the late-November darkness, both literally and figuratively. It felt like a world of its own: laser beams drifting through the air, paint glowing into life, and conversations sparking between people who hadn’t met five minutes earlier. At the opening, something special took center stage. Ou
Yavuz Goktas
Nov 262 min read


Arthur shares his experience from Puglia at the Student Church
Last week, during the Meet & Eat at the Student Church in Nijmegen, Arthur shared his experience from an international youth project in Puglia, Italy. The project brought together young people from across Europe to explore a topic that feels more urgent than ever: fake news and the impact of misinformation on our societies. Arthur spoke about what he learned there, not as abstract theory, but through real conversations and encounters. He explained how misinformation can arise
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Nov 241 min read


Youth Social Participant in Postnormal Times – Our Experience in Gaziantep
From 10 to 14 November we travelled to Gaziantep, Türkiye, to take part in the Erasmus+ project Youth Social Participant in Postnormal Times. Bildung Nijmegen joined this programme together with young people and youth workers from France, Italy, Lithuania, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Syria, Jordan and Türkiye. It was a truly diverse gathering in which different cultures, histories and personal stories came together. That diversity shaped the heart of the week, because ev
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Nov 172 min read


Bildung Nijmegen joins IN: the Nijmegen learning network for inclusion
In Nijmegen, we work every day toward a city where everyone can participate, feel seen, and access equal opportunities. That is why Bildung Nijmegen is proud to join IN: the new learning network in which organisations across the region collaborate to create more inclusive workplaces. For us, it matters to be part of a movement that doesn’t only talk about inclusion, but actively puts it into practice, through the way we work together, how we make decisions, and how we create
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Nov 71 min read


🎃 Halloween at Café de Plak: a night full of spooky fun and togetherness
Last night, Café de Plak turned into a real haunted house. Mysterious figures wandered through the crowd as students from ROC Rijn IJssel took on their roles as scary actors during the Halloween Scavenger Hunt through the city centre. Between laughter and a few startled screams, teams discovered Nijmegen in a completely new way. After the hunt, it was time for the Halloween Pub Quiz. Teams competed with enthusiasm, answering questions about horror films, eerie traditions and
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Oct 311 min read


Outdoor Therapy for Youth Mental Well-Being, Erasmus+ Training Course
Bildung Nijmegen joined as a partner in the Erasmus+ training course “Outdoor Therapy for Youth Mental Well-Being” , held in the heart of Arcadia, Greece. This international project brought together youth workers, educators and facilitators from across Europe to explore how nature and outdoor experiences can support the mental health and personal growth of young people. Set among the mountains and forests of Arcadia, the training offered a week of deep experiential learning,
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Oct 291 min read


Heritage in Motion – Afghan Couture in Nijmegen
We’re proud to share that Heritage in Motion – Afghan Couture in Nijmegen, a project by fashion designer Mina Wardak (Mùska Couture), has been officially approved by the Culture Academy, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nijmegen. Under the guidance of Stichting Bildung Platform Nijmegen, Mina will spend the next ten months creating a unique collection of ten couture dresses that blend traditional Afghan craftsmanship with contemporary design. Through this work, she b
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Oct 231 min read


From Fake to Real – Erasmus+ project in Italy
From October 8th to 16th, a group of young participants from Bildung Nijmegen travelled to southern Italy to take part in the Erasmus+ youth exchange From Fake to Real. Together with peers from Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Romania and Italy, they explored how fake news and misinformation shape our societies and how young people can strengthen their resilience against them. The project focused on media literacy, critical thinking and intercultural dialogue. Through workshops, gro
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Oct 212 min read


New project approved: Kunst doet Verbinden (Art Connects)
We are proud to announce that our project Kunst doet Verbinden has been officially approved with support from the VSBfonds. From February...
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Oct 91 min read


Vergeet-mij-niet Gesprekken (Stories We Won’t Forget) 🌸
We are proud to share that our project Vergeet-mij-niet Gesprekken (Stories We Won’t Forget) has been approved by the DELA Fund! In this...
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Oct 61 min read


Creative Recycle: How Art Sparks Change for Climate and Youth
From September 10 to 18, our international youth exchange Creative Recycle took place in Ureki, Georgia, within the European Erasmus+...
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Oct 22 min read


Visit of Bülbülzade Foundation & BEKAM to Nijmegen
On 24 and 25 August 2025, we at Bildung Nijmegen had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Bülbülzade Foundation and BEKAM...
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Aug 271 min read


Visit from Sweden: Municipality of Haninge at Bildung Nijmegen
From 18 to 21 August 2025, we welcomed four colleagues from the Youth Department of the Municipality of Haninge (Sweden): two managers,...
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Aug 213 min read


Recap: Bildung in Portugal 🇵🇹 Erasmus+ Exploring digital transformation in youth work
From July 27 to August 2, Joshua represented Bildung Nijmegen in Fundão, Portugal during a European training course on digital...
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Aug 51 min read


Preparations in full swing: Creative Recycle Erasmus+ APV successfully completed.
Last week, the preparatory visit (APV) for our new Erasmus+ project Creative Recycle took place in the coastal town of Ureki, Georgia....
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Jul 281 min read


Erasmus+ Project “Professional Integration” successfully concluded in Nijmegen
From June 30 to July 4, 2025, we hosted the international youth project Professional Integration in Nijmegen, as part of the Erasmus+...
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Jul 71 min read


Visiting Sustainable Solutions (SuSo) at Cleantech Park Arnhem
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of visiting Sustainable Solutions (SuSo), an initiative of the HAN University of Applied Sciences, located...
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Jun 261 min read


“ I share, therefore I am”
Yesterday marked the festive and well-attended opening of the exhibition “Ik deel, dus ik ben” (“I share, therefore I am”), organized by...
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Jun 141 min read


International collaboration for the future: Preparatory Visit for Erasmus+ project “Professional Integration”
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our partners from the municipality of Seine-Saint-Denis (Paris, France) to Nijmegen for a...
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Jun 51 min read


Where future thinking lands: Bildung Nijmegen at TEDx ROC Nijmegen
On May 14, 2025, TEDx ROC Nijmegen took place – a day full of energy, innovation, and inspiring ideas about technology, education, and...
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May 152 min read
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