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REDBAD project at full speed!

3 October 2025

Plenty of inspiration, new ideas, and concrete agreements. Major steps forward were made during the two-day REDBAD meeting with the project partners in Emden, Germany, earlier this week. Learning Hub coordinates the Education Program Work Package and works closely with the Research, Exhibition, and Role-Playing Game work packages towards the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. […]

Danish delight | Samsø inspiration

26 September 2025

In September, the NESSIE partners gathered on the Danish island of Samsø for our General Assembly, the perfect backdrop to reflect on community-led energy transition. Over two days we:✅ Set intentions with the IDOART framework✅ Learned from Marcel Meijer, Mayor of Samsø, and Søren Hermansen, CEO of the Samsø Energiakademi, about how the island became […]

Redbad: European project about the mythical Frisian king

26 March 2025

Who was King Redbad (ca. 670-719) and what was the world he lived in like? Together with eight partners from the Netherlands and Germany, we will be working on a large-scale research, public and educational project about Redbad and early medieval Frisia in the coming years. Under the leadership of the Fries Museum & Keramiekmuseum […]

Guide for School Leaders: develop AI policy at school

12 November 2024

Download our GAIO School Leaders Guide via www.ai4education.eu and get to work on AI policy at school!

International Project Weeks Water

2 October 2024

Goodbyes and new beginnings: last week was the International Project Weeks on Water 💧And what an incredible experience it has been! The students shared their insights, findings from their analyses, and told us about their experience here in Leeuwarden. Their presentations highlighted key moments, such as visits to Kameleon Island, Sint Jansklooster, Woudagemaal, Waterloopbos, the […]

Learning Hub welcomes University of Groningen students for research collaboration

24 September 2024

On September 23, we had the pleasure of hosting an international group of Master students from the faculty of Spatial Sciences of the University of Groningen. Earlier this year, the university reached out to Learning Hub for a real-world research project, and we were excited to propose an assignment connected to the NESSIE initiative. The […]

Highlights from the NESSIE Project EU Meeting in Ameland

22 July 2024

Three weeks ago, our team had the pleasure of joining the NESSIE Project EU meeting in the beautiful setting of Ameland! 🌊📚 This gathering was a significant step forward in our collective mission to enhance education and workforce development in the renewable energy sector. During the meeting, we delved into several key areas: We extend […]

Creative Team Bonding: The Learning Hub Friesland’s Portrait Workshop Adventure

9 July 2024

Exciting times are unfolding with The Learning Hub Friesland team! 🎉 Recently, we embarked on an exhilarating outing where we immersed ourselves in a captivating portrait workshop. 🎨🖌️ It was a truly enriching experience, filled with moments of inspiration and creativity as we explored different artistic techniques together. Beyond just creating art, the workshop fostered […]

Insights from the NESSIE Project EU Meeting in Ameland

Two weeks ago, our team had the incredible opportunity to participate in the NESSIE Project EU meeting held in Ameland! 🌊📚 NESSIE, which stands for New Energy Skills for Social Inclusion and Empowerment, is dedicated to enhancing our workforce and knowledge transfer through innovative approaches. This includes dynamic recruitment campaigns and the development of new […]

Weekendschool Sneek goes Italy

8 June 2024

Perfect timing! During the exact days of the European Elections, we are in Italy with pupils of Weekendschool Súdwest-Fryslân for a three day exchange programme. Hosted by Comitato d’Intesa, they are joined by pupils from Turkey, Spain and Italy who attend Weekend Schools in their home country, which are modelled after the one in hashtag#Sneek. […]

#EUvote

25 April 2024

🗓️ Mark your calendars for June 6-9, 2024! Make a Difference: Vote in the EU Elections this June! 🌍 Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our European Union. Every single vote matters in building a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient Europe. Why vote?– Empower Change: Your vote helps decide the policies […]

NESSIE is alive

18 January 2024

🚀 Exciting News from the Interreg North Sea Programme: Project Kick-off NESSIE! Thrilled to share highlights from the two-day kick-off of the NESSIE Project EU, which started at the stunning Crystalic Business Park in Leeuwarden on January 16th. Day one was a blend of introductions and cultural experiences. After getting to know each other, the […]