Expertise in Labour Mobility

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2024-12-03 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
International PhD candidates looking for a job in the Netherlands often face questions around career development to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. This one-day workshop aims to deliver insights into balancing your career values with your career goals. What job opportunities offer academia vs the profit sector in the Netherlands? What questions are raised during a job interview? What makes a Dutch employer tick? And what makes an international PhD candidate outstanding?
The Graduate School has chosen to deliver this workshop online. Stay connected, stay positive, and prepare for the future.
Lecturer: Nannette Ripmeester

DETAS: Second In-Person Partner Meeting (TPM2) in Rotterdam!
2025-01-14 10:00 - 2025-01-15 18:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
We are happy to share that on the 14th and 15th of January 2025 it is our turn to host the second DETAS consortium meeting! This two-day event will gather our consortium partners to discuss and advance our project goals. On the second day, we’re also pleased to welcome European employers – especially those hosting Erasmus interns or trainees – to participate in a special workshop.
This workshop will focus on evolving support structures for Erasmus traineeships including sessions on onboarding modules for hosting organisations, enhancing company profiles with integrated quality labels, and establishing a continuous internship journey for tracking and evaluating placements beyond initial selection. Together, we will explore key tools and resources, including:

A toolkit for onboarding and supporting (Erasmus) interns/trainees, complete with recruitment best practices.
How to enhance your company profiles and improve onboarding standards on portals such as ErasmusIntern, ensuring a quality experience for both hosts and interns/trainees.
Steps for tracking and evaluating internship/traineeship placements beyond the initial selection process.

The workshop on the 2nd day is open to employers, please register here.

DETAS CO-CREATION WORKSHOP: HOW TO GET FROM INTERNSHIP RECRUITMENT TO TALENT RETENTION.
2025-01-15 12:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Companies and hosting organisations play a vital role in providing valuable internships for young Europeans. Does your organisation host international interns or trainees? Then maybe you want to take part in this co-creation workshop on the 15th of January 2025 in Rotterdam. Join us and be part of the journey as the DETAS will boost how companies and hosting organisations engage with interns.
Express your interest at DETAS@labourmobility.com and/or fill out this form, and we’ll inform you if you’re chosen to participate at the event on the 15th of January.

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-01-16 09:15 - 17:15, 2025-03-13 09:15 - 17:15, 2025-05-15 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Goal:
This series of workshops is aimed at clarifying career development for both international and Dutch PhD’s or postdocs at the beginning of their career. After the workshops they will have an action plan for career development and will be able to act upon this plan to take their career to the next level.
Content:
PhD’s and postdocs often face questions concerning career development – you have to prepare for the next step in your career, one that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. To be able to make progress, you may want some guidance. You need to know your strong and weak points. You need to understand the power of networking. You need an understanding of the job market in both academia and the profit sector. You should be aware of (international) employment opportunities.
A (virtual) high-intensity workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, of two full days tailored to PhD and Postdoc candidates that provides participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond. Delegates will feel empowered to look for work in their research field, inside and outside of the Netherlands.
Key Learnings:
At the end of the workshop, all participants will:

Create an insight into personal and career goals;
Provide a systematic process for exploring career needs;
Focus on current position, desired goals, and unique personal resources;
Enhance practical career skills (in a global world);
Compare career options to formulate an action plan.

Course Language: English

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-01-17 09:15 - 17:15, 2025-03-14 09:15 - 17:15, 2025-05-16 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

WEBINAR | HOW DO EMPLOYERS RECOGNISE COMPETENCIES GAINED DURING MOBILITY?
2025-01-22 17:00 - 17:50 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Join Nannette Ripmeester for her ErasmusCareers Webinar titled “How Do Employers Recognise Competencies Gained During Mobility?” on January 22nd 2025 at 17:00 – 17:50 CET. This webinar is the third out of the three webinars of ErasmusCareers project, where participants will learn about the value employers give to competences gained during mobility, and how it is recognised in the recruitment and onboarding processes.
Measuring the impact of mobility abroad on students’ career development remains challenging and the support they receive from universities in identifying and assessing competences is modest. The Erasmus Careers project aims to ensure that the competencies gained on mobility are recognized by students and employers and contribute to the career prospects of Erasmus+ participants. Keen to know more about the project? Click here.

ERASMUS CAREERS CONFERENCE 2025 | FROM MOBILITY TO EMPLOYMENT: SHAPING A COMPETITIVE EUROPE
2025-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Join Expertise in Labour Mobility Team at the Erasmus Careers Conference about “From Mobility to Employment: Shaping a Competitive Europe” on January 29th 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
This event will bring together students, trainees, educational institutions, and employers to explore how international mobility can enhance competitiveness. The conference will highlight the value of skills gained through international experiences, helping students and graduates understand how to leverage mobility for better job prospects. It will also encourage employers to recognize the unique competencies developed through mobility, leading to improved hiring practices. Additionally, it will offer higher education institutions insights on enhancing career guidance to better support the transition from education to employment. Keen to know more? Click here.

Global Education Report Live Session
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
The Global Education Report Live Session will be launched on February 6th, 2025 at 11:00 am GMT – 12:00 pm GMT +1 (12:00 pm – 13:00 pm CET). Nannette Ripmeester, one of the contributors to the report, will be one of the speakers of the webinar. She will be delving into the International Student Barometer data and and sharing its value for decision making of international students (and their parents).
During this session, the key findings of the Global Education Report will be dived into, highlighting the top destinations for international students seeking to relocate and thrive abroad. The Global Education Report (GER) provides a unique and comprehensive analysis that blends traditional educational metrics with innovative considerations, offering a fresh perspective on the global education landscape. Covering 70 countries, the GER presents a broad and detailed assessment. It is structured into five key subindexes: education systems, education costs, work conditions, innovation and business friendliness, and quality of life, delivering a comprehensive analysis of critical factors influencing global education.  Click here for the live session.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2025-02-11 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-20 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-16 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-17 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | TU Delft
International PhD candidates looking for a job in the Netherlands often face questions around career development to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. This one-day workshop aims to deliver insights into balancing your career values with your career goals. What job opportunities offer academia vs the profit sector in the Netherlands? What questions are raised during a job interview? What makes a Dutch employer tick? And what makes an international PhD candidate outstanding?
The Graduate School has chosen to deliver this workshop in person on the TU Delft premises. Stay connected, stay positive, and prepare for the future.
Lecturer: Nannette Ripmeester

WORKSHOP | LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS
2025-02-18 17:15 - 18:45 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Leiden University
Description:
Workshop Looking for Work In The Netherlands (Ms. Nannette Ripmeester)
For International students interested in starting a career in the Netherlands. After the workshop, you will feel more at ease when looking for a job in the Netherlands. The focus is on job-hunting in the Netherlands and the information is geared towards cultural differences, understanding what makes Dutch employers tick and the dos and don’ts of Dutch application procedures.
Time:
17:15 – 18:45 CET
Location:
University of Leiden, Leiden Law School

International Placements - The DETAS Way (Members-only Event)
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
This is a ‘member only event’ for members of the Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) in Ireland. Organised by the University of Limerick. This event will qualify as a dissemination event for DETAS.

AIEA 2025 | Bridging the Employer Views' Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility
2025-03-03 10:15 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis, Houston Texas
Join Kellie McMullin, Andrew Champagne and Nannette Ripmeester for their AIEA session titled “Bridging the Employer Views’ Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility” on March 3rd 2025 at 10:15AM – 11:15AM CDT (16:15PM – 17:15PM CET) at Marriott Marquis in Houston Texas.
Session description:
“The session will focus on presenting data gathered on employer perspectives regarding study abroad and the effect of mobility experiences on the employability of graduates. The session is built around the outputs of a research project of 5 higher education institutions in Canada. The focus is on the often-overlooked voice of the employer which provides evidence on how HEIs can help students to best articulate the skills gained through their international experiences to future employers.”
AIEA is the Association of International Education Administrations annual conference and will take place on March 2-5 2025 at the Marriott Marquis, Houston Texas. The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) is the only association dedicated exclusively to senior leaders in the field of international education.
The AIEA 2025’s theme is “Building Bridges: Internationalization in a Changing World” where conference attendees will embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, navigating the complexities and nuances of leading internationalization efforts in an ever-changing world. Keen to know more about the conference? Click here.

AIEA 2025 | Bridging the gap between student expectations and student services
2025-03-04 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis, Houston Texas
Join Katie Orr, Margaret Y. Luévano and Nannette Ripmeester for their AIEA session titled “Bridging the gap between student expectations and student services”on March 4th 2025 at 9:15AM – 10:15AM CDT (15:15PM – 16:15PM CET) at Marriott Marquis in Houston Texas.
Session description:
“This session will delve into the latest results from the International Student Barometer (ISB) in North America, exploring key trends in student satisfaction, institutional reputation, and employability. Participants will gain insights into how American and Canadian universities outperform global benchmarks, particularly in Net Promoter Scores and overall satisfaction. Additionally, the session will address the evolving expectations of international students, highlighting crucial areas like mental health support and the importance of managing career service expectations.”
AIEA is the Association of International Education Administrations annual conference and will take place on March 2-5 2025 at the Marriott Marquis, Houston Texas. The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) is the only association dedicated exclusively to senior leaders in the field of international education.
The AIEA 2025’s theme is “Building Bridges: Internationalization in a Changing World” where conference attendees will embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, navigating the complexities and nuances of leading internationalization efforts in an ever-changing world. Keen to know more about the conference? Click here.

WORKSHOP | Understanding employability data in a global context
2025-03-11 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Tampere University, Finland
The Tampere University in Finland hosts a workshop titled “understanding employability data in a global context” on 11 March 2025 (13:00 – 16:00 EET).
Tampere University takes part in the International Student Barometer (ISB). Following the ISB feedback presentation on 11 March, the 3-hour workshop on the next day will support the understanding of the data related to employability. Combining the observations from Tampere’s own ‘developmental assessment 2024’ with the outcomes of the International Student Barometer 2024, we will work through the data and its implications. Bringing in examples of good practice and trying to find a common ground between the ‘developmental assessment observations and the ISB data, the workshop will set the stage for Tampere University to be ready for the changing legislation in Finland and lead the way for a strong employability foundation for its international students.

HUMANE 2025: WINTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME BARCELONA
2025-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
As part of HUMANE’s Winter School Programme 2025, Nannette Ripmeester will give a presentation about “Leveraging intercultural competences in diverse teams” as part of the Leading Chnage In Strategy And Policy – Internationalisation theme on March 24th, 2025 at 14:30 – 15:30 CET.
The HUMANE Winter School develops the leadership capability of senior managers on the core theme of managing changes in strategy and policy. These themes are developed through strategic conversations with highly experienced leaders and managers in higher education, practical casework and highly interactive team building sessions. The case material focuses on internationalisation strategy and policy choices and approaches, and their implications for professional services across faculties, schools, and central support departments.
This Winter programme, held in Barcelona from the 23th to the 28nd of March 2025, will encourage discussion and debate, incorporating insights from the host region and inspiration from participants. Innovative ideas and lingering questions are welcome!

SiG Webinar Series 2025 | From Insight to Impact: Understanding the International Student Voice with Etio Global
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Nannette Ripmeester for the SiG webinar session titled “From Insight to Impact: Understanding the International Student Voice with Etio Global” on April 1st 2025 at 12:00PM – 13:00PM EEST (11:00AM – 12:00PM CET).
Session description:
The topic will be about capacity building and understanding of internationalisation for the Greek higher education sector. This presentation will explore the power of the International Student Barometer (ISB) as a global benchmark for student satisfaction, providing insights into the complete student journey. It will begin by sharing key global ISB data, then delve into Etio’s work in Germany, highlighting how ISB data has been utilized at both national and institutional levels to understand and enhance the student experience.
Key discussion points:

How ISB data benchmarks international student satisfaction across academic, living, and support services.
Insights into student motivations, decision-making, and the factors driving happiness and recommendations.
Case studies on how ISB data is used in Germany to improve institutional performance and attract international students.
Strategies for leveraging ISB data to enhance recruitment, marketing, and student experience.
Tools to quantify the impact of student experience improvement initiatives.

The ISB survey captures critical insights into why students choose specific institutions, their satisfaction with academic, living, and support services, and the factors that drive happiness and recommendations. The audience will learn how ISB data empowers higher education institutions to make data-driven decisions, improve student satisfaction, and strengthen their competitive edge. More information can be found here.

Columbia University ISSO GLASS: Looking for Work Around the Globe
2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Nannette Ripmeester for her workshop session titled “Looking for Work Around the Globe” on April 2nd 2025 at 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST (7:00PM – 8:00PM CET) with the Columbia ISSO GLASS programme.
Session description:
This workshop focuses on the understanding the role cultural differences play in job hunting. How to deal with national differences in CV/resume writing? Gaining insight into being able to apply in a foreign country knowing what is favored by employers in that country, which application methods work best, what skill sets make employers tick, what to mention in your CV/resume whether it is for a job in Shanghai, Stockholm or Sydney.
Aimed at: students and recent graduates interested in starting an international career.
Keen to know more about the workshop? Click here.

ISB CO-CREATION WORKSHOP FOR EUROPEAN HEIs: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THE STUDENT VOICE
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
The International Student Barometer (ISB) has over the years given thousands of students the chance to disclose the upsides and downsides of their university experience – just check the 2024 International Student Experience report. This Spring, we are inviting ISB participants from Higher Education Institutions in Europe (8 April 2025) and North-America (9 April 2025) to join a co-creation workshop on best practices, looking into both the challenges and successes with the International Student Barometer. In times of change, making informed decisions grounded in data is essential to better understand student needs and address their experiences and pain points. Together, we can identify meaningful ways to enhance the student experience. With this event, hosted by Nannette Ripmeester for Etio, we do not only aim to strengthen our ISB partnership, we want to work towards co-creating ways to improve the student experience across our institution. Interested in enhancing the student experience? Then register here!

ISB CO-CREATION WORKSHOP FOR NORTH-AMERICAN HEIs: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THE STUDENT VOICE
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

WEBINAR: HOW TO INCREASE STUDENT NUMBERS, KEEP THEM HAPPY, AND INFLUENCE RECOMMENDATION
2025-05-13 11:30 - 12:10 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Robin Hallows (Head of Surveys), Guy Perring (Regional Director Surveys – Asia), and Nannette Ripmeester (Regional Director Surveys – Europe and N. America) for the webinar “How to increase student numbers, keep them happy, and influence recommendations” on May 13th, 2025 at 9.30 – 10:10 GMT (11.30 CET).
In this 30 minute session + Q&A, three of our experts will provide an analysis of the latest International Student Barometer data, from 106,427 students, across 132 institutions in 24 countries, to provide you with up to date insights into the global (and regional) student experience.
In particular, the experts explore the following aspects of the international student experience:

Decision factors – what is currently driving choice of destination for international students?
Integration – how does students’ sense of belonging and integration differ across regions, and what are the most important factors you should consider?
Artificial Intelligence – how do students perceive AI? – their usage, expectations, and the perceived impact on their careers.
Employability – how do you ensure your institution understands this most critical aspect of the student experience, and how can you meet their expectations?
Net Promoter Score (NPS) – which factors are the biggest drivers of student recommendation?

By attending this session, you will gain the freshest insights from the world’s largest survey of enrolled students, and understand some of the most important aspects of the student experience that can help you create a competitive advantage on the global higher education landscape. Interested to join? Register here.

NAFSA 2025 | GETTING THE PURPOSE RIGHT
2025-05-28 16:15 - 2025-05-31 17:05 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Join Katie Orr, Margaret Y. Luévano, and Nannette Ripmeester for their insightful NAFSA presentation about “Getting the Purpose Right: Manage Expectations for International Student Services” on May 28th at 8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PT (16:15 PM – 17:05 PM) in San Diego, California at the San Diego Convention Centre.
Session description:
This NAFSA session explores key trends from a major student satisfaction survey (120K+ international students) in North America. It highlights how U.S. and Canadian universities excel in satisfaction & reputation while identifying areas for improvement. Focus areas include evolving student expectations, mental health support, & career service management.
The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, scheduled on May 27-30 2025, will focus on the most diverse learning, engagement, and networking opportunities for international education professionals at all levels of experience and in every specialty. These opportunities will help develop the knowledge, skills, and ideas needed to better serve an organization or institution, move forward in professional development, and engage effectively with colleagues from around the globe.
More Information can be found here. See you there!

NAFSA 2025 POSTER PRESENTATION | UNPACKING THE INTERNSHIP ABROAD EXPERIENCE: DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS FROM 250 EMPLOYERS
2025-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful NAFSA poster presentation about “Unpacking the internship abroad experience: Data-driven insigths from 250 employers” in San Diego, California at the San Diego Convention Centre.
The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, scheduled on May 27-30 2025, will focus on the most diverse learning, engagement, and networking opportunities for international education professionals at all levels of experience and in every specialty. These opportunities will help develop the knowledge, skills, and ideas needed to better serve an organization or institution, move forward in professional development, and engage effectively with colleagues from around the globe.
Poster Information
Findings from an Erasmus+ project DETAS (Digitalising Erasmus Traineeship Application & Support), analysing responses from 250 companies. The data sheds light on challenges and opportunities identified by employers when hosting interns, aiming to improve future study-abroad internships and the impact on employability and skill development.
This Erasmus+ project is carried out by 7 partners, bringing together organisations from Belgium, Ireland, Latvia, The Netherlands and Romania. The research findings will provide employer insights regarding international internships, a stakeholder voice often missing in the debate around the value of mobility experiences. Although the research focuses on European employers the findings seem to shed light on employer findings in general, making the findings of interest to the NAFSA audience.
Learning Objectives

Understand the primary challenges companies face when hosting international interns.
Demonstrate which resources possibly influence the success of internships at different stages. – Identify key challenges and solutions at each phase of the internship abroad process.
Provide tools and strategies to align the skills of mobile students with host organisation needs.

More Information can be found here. See you there!

WORKSHOP: ONE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR PhD CANDIDATES | TU EINDHOVEN
2025-06-03 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | TU Eindhoven
What is it like to work across borders? What if you’re entire team is international? Nannette Ripmeester will give a dynamic and hands-on workshop for PhD candidates about “Working in an international team” on June 3rd, 2025 at 9.30AM – 16.30PM CEST at TU Eindhoven Campus.
This interactive full-day event will explore how cultural differences effect the way one collaborates and communicates in a team and how this links to future careers. The goal of the workshop focuses on the areas of understanding how people approach work, research, and communication differently across cultures and why that matters, learn how to build effective collaboration in diverse teams, and participating in exercises to understand one’s own work style. This workshop will give PhD candidates the tools to understand cultural nuances and use them to their advantage in team settings.
