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Nyenrode Buys Back Own Shares from Hogeschool INHolland
Hogeschool INHolland and Nyenrode Business Universiteit have decided to terminate their cooperation agreement. INHolland took a 50 percent stake in the university in September 2004, and the Nyenrode Foundation is now repurchasing that stake. The two educational institutions will continue to cooperate in the future, where possible, in the field of education and research relating to business administration. The formal partnership was terminated because it did not adequately produce the results that the two parties had envisaged when they entered into it: greater numbers of students passing through the system, plus more intensive exchange of knowledge in the field of business administration. The share repurchase will not affect students or any other parties to whom obligations are due within the framework of the agreement.
New International MBA Program Scheduled for September 2010
The new International MBA program is scheduled to begin on 20 September 2010. This 12-month fully refreshed MBA boasts a strengthened integrated personal development program designed to optimize students’ contribution to, and results from, their international business dealings. The deadline to apply is 1 July or 1 August 2010 (depending on whether the student needs a study visa). Learn more about the new International MBA program at www.nyenrode.nl/imba.
Nyenrode Best Master’s Degree Institution in the Netherlands
The Nyenrode Business Universiteit has been voted the Netherlands’ best institute for master’s degrees by ‘Keuzegids Masters 2010’. Nyenrode shares the award with Wageningen University. Nyenrode’s Master of Science in Management program was drastically revised in September 2009. The new program places even more emphasis on developing the leadership qualities that are demanded of the next generation of leaders.
Read more (in Dutch)
Voting for Expat of the Year still possible until 14 March
Voters have until 14 March to decide which person they feel is a great example of an ambassador for the international expat community in the Netherlands. Votes can be cast through the website www.expatoftheyear.nl, where five nominees introduce themselves on a short film. In addition to Expat of the Year, votes can also be cast for Best Employer and the Best Service Provider. The award ceremony will be held at Nyenrode on 23 March. An estimated 150,000 expatriates are active in the Netherlands.
Nyenrode Research Partner of FD Intelligence
Nyenrode is one of the research partners of the new website www.fdintelligence.nl. Part of the FD Media Group, the new site offers a platform for debate, exchanging ideas and publishing opinions – usually controversial ones. The aim is to acquire and create knowledge and insight. The site content clusters around five themes: work, technology, sustainability, demographics and world order.
Steven Tol Team Wins ‘Greatest Marketing Talent of 2010’ Title
On 2 and 3 February 2010, 165 marketing-minded academics took part in the National Marketing Competition. A total of eight MSc students from Nyenrode took part (from MSc17 and MSc18). Steven Tol’s team won the title ‘Greatest Marketing Talent of 2010’ and received a prize of €2,000 euro. Lotte Groeskamp’s team also made the finals and won the ‘Public Prize’.
For more on the National Marketing Competition (in Dutch), visit: www.nationalemarketingstrijd.nl
‘Getting Started with Socially Responsible Procurement’ Seminar
On 10 March, in partnership with MVO Netherlands, COS Netherlands, NEVI and the KIT, Nyenrode’s Center for Sustainability will stage an interactive symposium on the theme of chain responsibility.
More information (in Dutch)
Nyenrode and Windesheim Combine Forces
From September 2010, Nyenrode Business Universiteit’s post-HBO course in Managerial Controlling will also be delivered by the Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim in Zwolle. Nyenrode and Windesheim have combined forces to meet the increasing demand for this course in the northeast of the Netherlands. Read more (in Dutch)
Partnership between Europe China Institute and KLM Club China
Since the beginning of the year, Nyenrode’s Europe China Institute has been working together with KLM Club China. KLM Club China is an online community for business visitors to China. The Europe China Institute will make a concrete contribution in the form of short articles on relevant business topics and by sharing the results of several large-scale studies (such as the China Structural Development Monitor) with Club China members. The Europe China Institute will also contribute to various activities organized under the auspices of Club China. You can read more (in Dutch) here.
See also: www.nyenrode.nl/eci en http://clubchina.klm.com
International conference about Chinese Investments in Europe
On 5 March, Nyenrode and the Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ will organize the international conference ‘An open market? Political Obstacles and Chinese Investment in Europe’. This one-day seminar will address the relationship between economic and political considerations that are relevant for the inflow of Chinese investments into Europe.
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Round-table Meeting – ‘In-control Statement for Investment Institutions: Hot Air... Or Perhaps Not?’
On 2 March, Solutional, NIVRA and the Controllers’ Institute organized a round-table meeting on the subject of the in-control statement for investment institutions. During the meeting, the value and usefulness of published in-control statements for stakeholders (in general) and investors (in particular) were discussed. Prof. Leen Paape RA RO CIA chaired the meeting, with Hans Janssen Daalen (Dufas), Jeroen Preijde RA (Ernst & Young Accountants), John Bendermacher RA CIA (Robeco), Ruud de Hollander (AFM) and a speaker from Solutional participating.Read more (in Dutch)
Nyenrode active on Facebook
Nyenrode is now active on Facebook. To become a member of the Nyenrode community and keep up to date with all the news, visit: http://www.facebook.com/nyenrode
New Business Topics
YMP: “Will the new leader please stand up...?”
New Sp!ts Articles
Professional Development in the Talent Lab (in Dutch)
New RTL Nyenrode Masterclass on Sustainability
On 31 March, together with RTL Z and Nuon, Nyenrode is organizing a masterclass on sustainability. During this masterclass there will be detailed discussion of the possibilities for genuinely sustainable business operations in both the public and private sectors. The class will also consider the economic value of sustainability for organizations, how they can make concrete moves towards it, and what kind of investment this involves.
You can read more (in Dutch) at: http://www.rtlmasterclasses.nl
Advance announcement: Mergers & Acquisitions Masterclass
In a one-day intensive course at Nyenrode, experts in international mergers and acquisitions will deliver lectures on the most important concerns regarding due diligence, legal aspects, negotiation, tax, IT integration, and cultural differences when dealing with M&A in an international context. The day will be concluded with a cross-border case. The course is open to executives and professionals who deal with mergers and acquisitions and want to obtain special insight into the conduct of international mergers and acquisitions. The class will be taught in Dutch and the provisional date is 31st of May 2010. For more information please contact Martin de Wit at +31 (0)346 291723 / m.dwit@nyenrode.nl
Start of Masterclass on Marketing Implementation
The Masterclass on Marketing Implementation will start on 25 May. This is the most practically oriented masterclass currently available, with top teachers from both academia and business in attendance, and one-to-one tuition available during the day. The masterclass will teach you how to take a leap forward and translate plans into concrete action, with attention focused on the factors that determine success or failure when implementing market strategies. For more information and to register, see: http://www.nyenrode.com/mmi (in Dutch)
Executive Program on ‘Ethics and Governance’ for Financial Directors
In partnership with HighQ financieel interim, Nyenrode is initiating the ‘Ethics and Governance’ executive program for financial directors. The aim of the program is to equip financial officers with the right attitude, instruments and skills for monitoring the integrity of financial management. The program counts for 15 PE points. Download the
brochure and/or the registration form (in Dutch).
YMP26 Says Goodbye: New Program to Start in May
On 10 February, YMP26 said goodbye to Nyenrode in appropriate fashion. After an evening of inspiring sparring with board members from SNS REAAL, KIWA, COA and VVAA, the participants had the opportunity to show what they had learned by talking about the ‘Make It Happen’ project in which they were engaged over recent months. In the meantime, the intake interviews for YMP27 are underway. This program will commence on 18 May. Information about the program is available from Elvira IJkema: tel. +31 (0)346-291438 or email: ymp@nyenrode.nl.
Tom van Veen appointed Professor of General Economics
With effect from 1 January, Tom van Veen has been appointed Professor of General Economics at Nyenrode Business Universiteit. Tom van Veen studied economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam and the University of Groningen. Since 1984 he has worked at the University of Maastricht’s School of Business and Economics. He was awarded a doctorate in 1997 in Maastricht for this thesis 'Studies in Wage Bargaining: The Influence of Taxes and Social Security Contributions on Wages'. In addition to his appointment at Nyenrode, he will retain his links with the University of Maastricht.
PhD Conferred on Frieda Rikkers
On 26 February, Frieda Rikkers was awarded a doctorate for her thesis ‘Empirical Essays on Credit Risk Modeling’. Her promoter was Prof. André E. Thibeault. According to Rikkers, banks have an inadequate picture of the credit risk of small- and medium-size businesses. This makes them less inclined to give credit to the small- and medium-size business sector, which hinders the growth of such businesses.
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Book on Succession in Family Businesses
In family businesses, too little attention is usually paid to the succession process. The outside world often thinks that successors land on a bed of roses, but just as often the process can seem more like a bed of nails. In the book ‘Gespreid bedje of spijkerbed’ (Bed of Roses or Bed of Nails), authors Jacqueline van Zwol and Nyenrode’s Prof. Roberto Flören sketch portraits of eight successors, accompanied by facts and figures resulting from research.
Jaap Schaveling Going for Doctorate
On 16 April, Jaap Schaveling hopes to be awarded a doctorate for his research on successful interim management. In his research he has identified the success factors in 141 interim management assignments. His promoters are Professors Jaap van Muijen and Kees van Montfort. For more information, email: j.schaveling@nyenrode.nl
The Year 2008 in Financial Reports
On 2 February, Prof. Ruud Vergoossen RA presented the report 'Het jaar 2008 verslagen: onderzoek jaarverslaggeving’ (The Year 2008 in Financial Reports: a study of annual financial reports) to Bernard Wientjes, chairman of VNO-NCW. This edition examines the annual accounts of the banks and insurance companies in the FTSE Eurofirst 300 index. Among other things, the report investigates the extent to which the valuation of financial instruments at current value contributed to the credit crisis. Research by Bert-Jan Bout, Ralph ten Hoeven and Nyenrode’s Prof. Henk Langendijk shows that fair value accounting has not had a procyclical effect because debts as well as financial assets are valued at current value. This has the effect of decreasing fluctuations. Click here to read further. (in Dutch)
Nyenrode Alumnus Jan-Kees de Jager appointed Finance Minister
Following the fall of the Balkenende IV cabinet, Queen Beatrix last week appointed Jan-Kees de Jager as finance minister in the caretaker government. De Jager already held the position of state secretary in that ministry. Read more (in Dutch)
Nyenrode Web Shop Expands Payment Methods
The Nyenrode web shop sells a range of Nyenrode-related products, from sweatshirts to wine and from golf balls to photo frames, and shoppers can now pay for their purchases with their credit card. This will make it easier for people in other countries to order products. www.nyenrode.nl/shop
Violist Liza Ferschtman Gives Four Seasons Masterclass
The violist Liza Ferschtman, together with a selection of outstanding young violists and the symphony orchestra of the Rotterdam Conservatory, will deliver a program based on Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ in Nyenrode’s Coach House at 4PM on 28 March. The masterclass is the third concert in the ‘Young Musical Masters’ series at Nyenrode, which was jointly established by Quality in Music and Nyenrode. For tickets, visit (in Dutch): www.qualityinmusic.nl
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