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Dealing with Bad Data: the Pitfalls and Opportunities to Manage It

You could say data runs the world. Need to make a decision? What does the data say. Going to invest? What is the data telling you. Starting a new business? I have no idea where to find the data! Data helps to inform good decisions, but what about when the data is not good? Data is a set of quant...

Branding and Brand Consistency: Why is it Important?

Branding and brand consistency is not just about choosing the right logo and other graphic elements to represent your business. It goes along with customer experience and the way you handle both expected and unexpected circumstances that involve your brand. To put it simply, branding is the way...

Feeling Homesick? You’re Not Alone

When you move to a different country far away from home, it’s only natural to feel a little homesick, especially during these colder and rainy months. This is something that almost every international experiences at some point and it is a completely normal part of adjusting to a new country and c...

Settling in the Netherlands Longer Term

Welcome to Ruth's Corner, a monthly column curated by our helpdesk professional Ruth to share with you her experience and expertise! This month it's all about settling in the Netherlands long term. Finding Your Feet in the Netherlands - A Long-Term Perspective Living in Your Own Culture When...

Dutch Integration Policy Fails Partners

New research undertaken at the Vrije Universiteit highlights the challenges faced by foreign nationals moving to the Netherlands to be with Dutch partners and argues that, for this group, current integration policy misses the mark. ‘I didn’t choose the Netherlands. I chose him,’ said one intervi...

Updates on Ukraine

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Interview with an international: Julie

We are often the first point of contact for internationals moving to the Leiden region. However, we also offer support through their time living here. In this interview we talked to Julie from Buzz Business Networking. We spoke about her experience living and working in the Leiden region and what...

How Videos Can Be Part of an Effective Business Strategy

Videos are a great way to boost your business. Here are some tips to kickstart your video creation process. If you are considering leveraging the power of video content to boost your business, you are on the right track. In fact, videos attract 62% of internet users, followed by news articles an...

Become a Partner

Are you interested in becoming a partner? Read about our Partnership Packages for 2026 Contact our Manager Jenny Willcock: Jenny@leideninternationalcentre.nl Leiden International Centre Partnership Programme Leiden International Centre is a business unit of Leiden&Partners. We work with busin...

Dutch New Year's Day Traditions

Celebrating the start of a new year can be exciting, and it can also give you the chance to start afresh with new resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. If this is your first time experiencing New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, in the Netherlands then you might be curious as to how the Dut...

Top 10 Things To Do in the Leiden Region

The Leiden region's rich history means that there are many opportunities to explore museums, water sports, and more....

Our Top Picks for Helpful Apps to Use in the Netherlands

Smart devices are practically useless if we don’t make the most of them. Luckily, here in the Netherlands, whether you’re dealing with an official process with the municipality, or just shopping around for pillows, an app probably exists to guide you on your journey. DigiD Starting with the mos...

9 Tips To Help You Learn Dutch

Now that we have convinced you to take on the challenge of learning Dutch for 2024, the question left is: how? Of course, like every skill, practice makes perfect! There is no better way of integrating in a culture and in the community except by using Dutch in your daily life, but we all know how...

Exploring Leiden: Where to Find Literature in English

Struggling to find books in English or having the feeling that your Dutch level is not there yet to indulge in all the genres? Get ready to embark on a literary journey in Leiden as this article reveals several bookshops in the area that sell English literature. From old poetry to contemporary li...

Starting to Learn Dutch: Real Stories from New Learners

“Internationals don’t want to learn Dutch!” As an international living in the Netherlands, you might have heard this story a million times. As the country with the best non-native English speakers in the world, the ease with which conversations can switch to English often makes it harder for inte...

Prinsjesdag: What Does It Mean for Taxpayers?

What is Prinsjesdag / Budget Day? Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day, also known as Budget Day) is a special day in the Netherlands, occurring every year on the third Tuesday of September. On this day, the new parliamentary year begins, and the king delivers a speech from the throne in which the governme...

The Best Ice Skating Rinks in the Netherlands

Our top 7 Dutch ice skating rinks In no particular order, these are our picks for the top seven ice skating rinks in the Netherlands. Ice skating in Amsterdam Looking for somewhere to don your skates and take to the ice in the Dutch capital? Well, there are plenty of options! Jaap Eden Ijsba...

Freelancing frustrations: The hurdles ZZP’ers face in Holland

Freelancing is no longer a smooth way to make your money in the Netherlands. New requirements, fewer benefits and a raft of other regulations aim to reduce the popularity of self employment, affecting the working lives of well over one million people. Freelancers are a group that is far more dive...

Popular Dutch Foods

One of the best ways to learn more about a new country and culture is to get to know their traditional and popular foods. The Netherlands is known for its wide variety of fried foods, but it also has a range of other popular snacks and meals that provide a fun insight into daily life here. Many o...

Service providers

Our service provider partners are experts with years of experience assisting internationals in the Leiden region. We have carefully selected our partners and can recommend their services with confidence....

Dutch Public Transport System: Everything You Need to Know

There are usually many questions about Dutch public transport system, which is why we have compiled all the relevant information regarding public transport travel, tickets, and discounts, as well as the top practical tips for you in this complete guide. Read up on the most important things to kee...

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