The students of Mandeville would like to invite you to the interesting, unique Himmler – Grunberg dialogue. Katrin Himmler and Arnon Grunberg will discuss tolerance and vigilance against (dormant) extremism. Katrin Himmler is the grandniece of Heinrich Himmler (Holocaust creator/executor). She bears her name as the ‘original sin’ of her family. Arnon Grunberg is traumatized … Lees verder →

The FVL2023 organized by the students was a great success. The bearers of the Royal Military William Order (Gijs Tuinman, Roy de Ruiter and Marco Kroon) entered into a conversation with Brigadier General Akram Sameh (Afghan National Army). The theme was: the price of freedom. The evening was introduced by Mayor Pieter Verhoeve (Gouda). The … Lees verder →

INVITATION – Royal Military William Order. On April 21, 2023, the three bearers of the Royal Military William Order will meet to deliver the Francois Vrancken lecture. Marco Kroon, Gijs Tuinman and Roy de Ruiter will discuss the price of freedom led by moderator Hans Pieter Sklapdel. In addition, Brigadier General Akram Sameh (Afghan National … Lees verder →

This week our gifted students were guests at NautaDutilh lawyers in Amsterdam. What a great welcome. The students were given a great case to work on, with a winner in the end (Milan). Well done and many thanks to top lawyer Sarah Zadeh for the wonderful and educational afternoon. Gouda#nautadutilh

We are very proud to announce that Mandeville Academy and the ASML Foundation have entered into a multi-year partnership. The ASML Foundation believes Mandeville is an interesting initiative for (vulnerable) gifted young people. Gouda#Gifted#giftedness

On April 10, Merel Pontier, (top) lawyer in Austin (Texas) will lecture at Mandeville Academy. Merel assists people on death row. Sometimes convicts turn out to be innocent. Merel recently achieved her first Pyrrhic victory with the release of Clinton Young. Clinton Young will teach at Mandeville on April 24. Clinton unjustly spent 21 years … Lees verder →

Today prof.dr. Willy Spaan in the context of the UMC project led by Harm Jan Driesen. Professor Spaan is emeritus professor of Fundamental Virology at Leiden University and was chairman of the board of directors of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) from 2015-2020.

Yesterday afternoon Edmond Fokker from Crayestein lectured about the usefulness/effect of our intelligence services (MIVD in particular). This was followed by a small free lunch for the staff after the students had left for home. What a top class and wonderful evening. And what a great expert conversationalist Edmond is. Awesome! #Gouda #giftedness #edmondfokker

Today Valeriia Kolomiets lectured at Mandeville Academy about the current status of the war in Ukraine, how to re-build Ukraine after the war and the integration of Ukraine in the European Union.

On May 10, 2023, Ms. Natalia Gavrilita will teach at Mandeville. Natalia served as Prime Minister of Moldova until February 23, 2023. During her term, Moldova turned its gaze towards Europe and the EU in particular. Ms Natalia strengthened democracy and the rule of law on the basis of which Moldova was granted the status … Lees verder →