Attending the Frans Seda Seminar in Indonesia is very interesting, fun, exiting but also very intensive. The organisation has developed an intense program that contains very interesting lectures and speeches. And of course there isContinue reading
Why should we be concerned with globalization?
One of the questions Prof. Dr. Franz Magnis-Suseno raised in his speech on the day four of the incredibly inspiring Frans Seda Foundation Seminar 2017. As an introduction, Dr. Magnis informed us about the topicsContinue reading
#FSFS2017: This is not a fun holiday!
This is not a fun holiday. Joining the seminar of the Frans Seda Foundation means hard work. Moderator and organiser Rennie repeats his motto one more time, on the third day of the 2017 seminar,Continue reading
Avoid Hatred, Build Bridges
The second day of the Frans Seda Foundation Seminar 2017 started with a half day visit to Kompas Daily Newspaper’s office in Palmerah Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia. Kompas is a reputable media outlet which the lateContinue reading
#FSFS2017 on Global Citizenship opened in Jakarta!
“Just a little more to the left. Could you move a little closer? Okay. One, two, three.. Smile!” This is day one of the Frans Seda Foundation Seminar 2017. And this must be the tenthContinue reading
Prof. Beck prepares Dutch leaders for 2017 FSF Seminar in Yogyakarta
On Saturday 17 June, 10 Young Dutch leaders gathered in Rotterdam for the second preparation meeting of the 2017 FSF seminar on Global Citizenship which will be held in July in Yogyakarta. Annually, the FransContinue reading
Suwarni Wijaya Halim: Meaning-oriented assessment: an analysis of its inter-rater reliability, strengths, and weaknesses
Suwarni Wijaya Halim 2016 Frans Seda Foundation Twin Scholarship Awardee Thesis: Meaning-oriented assessment: an analysis of its inter-rater reliability, strengths, and weaknesses ABSTRACT This research looked into the implementation of Kim’s model of meaning-oriented assessmentContinue reading
Paul Weiss: Terima kasih banyak!
Starting with my overall experience in Indonesia, I can say that I had an absolutely great one throughout the entire period of my stay. Although writing the thesis is seen as boring and pointless taskContinue reading
Young Dutch and Indonesian leaders assemble for the start of the 2017 FSF Seminar on Global Citizenship!
On Saturday 8 April and on Saturday 22 April, 20 young leaders from Indonesia and the Netherlands gathered in Jakarta and Amsterdam to kick off the 2017 FSF seminar on Global Citizenship which will beContinue reading
2017 FSF Twin Scholarship Programme kicks off in Jakarta with eco friendly Batik, Fatwa issuance & Bati-Bati Music
Today, on the 8th of April, all Frans Seda Twin-Scholarship students, including myself, came together in order to be prepared for our research abroad. Firstly Rennie Roos, who organized the event, introduced us to theContinue reading
Marjolein van Pagee: I made friends for life!
Looking back, the FSF seminar was truly an amazing experience. Of course all participants will say that when writing a review. But believe me, I’m not just being polite here. I think that none ofContinue reading
Ferdian Suprata: “Building a connection between two countries”
It was back in 2015, when I heard that there would be a special event from 9th –13th June 2015 where young Indonesian leaders and young Dutch leaders would gather and discuss together on howContinue reading
INYS Prepares FSF Twin Students in Tilburg
On Friday March 3rd, the Indonesia Nederland Youth Society (INYS) briefed two Frans Seda students from Tilburg University prior to their departure to Indonesia. Both students, Nathan Spiro and Yanwei Yang, are studying Management inContinue reading
Anindita Sitepu: “Our shared history is perceived differently”
When I was approach by the Frans Seda Foundation to join the Seminar, I was highly intrigued by its’ 2016 theme ‘Identity without Borders’. Indonesia and the Netherlands has a extensive shared history that effectsContinue reading
Myrthe de Vlieger: Indonesia’s Religious Diversity Management in Education
Myrthe de Vlieger 2016 Frans Seda Foundation Twin Scholarship Awardee Thesis: Indonesia’s Religious Diversity Management in Education , A case study addressing the possible freedom of religion for the indigenous Nuaulu pupils attending the Junior High SchoolContinue reading
Dr. Joris Deelen: “I learned a lot about Indonesia”
My name is Joris Deelen and I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Cologne where I study the genetic mechanisms underlying healthy ageing. In April 2016 IContinue reading
Fifth Anniversary Frans Seda Foundation
Dear all , We are very happy to announce that today marks the fifth anniversary of the Frans Seda Foundation. On the 16th of february 2012 the Frans Seda Foundation was formally founded byContinue reading
Frans Seda Foundation Seminar 2017: bringing together inspiring individuals to build bridges
Frans Seda seminar: bringing together inspiring individuals to build bridges Some people have led such an inspiring life that it is hard to briefly capture their achievements and their impact in a few sentences. FransContinue reading
Call for 2017 seminar candidates!
Haarlem, January 30th, 2017 Dear alumni of the Frans Seda Foundation, The need for balanced, non-discriminatory and respectful national and international relationships have become more important than ever. There is a fierce urgency for socialContinue reading
Myrthe de Vlieger: A dream come true!
I clearly remember the moment when my professor introduced the Frans Seda Foundation to us. I knew it immediately, I would love to conduct research about Indonesia! Some classmates turned around at the time andContinue reading