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Its mission is to ensure that everyone gets a good education and is prepared for responsibility and independence. The Ministry also wants people to enjoy the arts, and aims to create the right conditions for teachers, artists and researchers to do their work.</p></div> <p>Our mission is to ensure a knowledgeable, skilled and cultured country.</p> <p>The Ministry has the following objectives:</p> <ul> <li>To ensure that everyone gets a good education</li> <li>To ensure that everyone is prepared for personal independance and responsibility</li> <li>To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience and enjoy culture</li> <li>To ensure that teachers, artists and scientists are able to carry out their work</li> </ul> <h3>Personnel</h3> <p>Ministry of Education, Culture and Science personnel are dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, approachable and motivated.</p> <ul> <li>Dedicated – the Ministry carries out its work on behalf of parliamentary democracy and its institutions. It does so legitimately, efficiently and with integrity. Together with personnel from other Ministries, its personnel aim to offer excellent public services. </li> <li>Knowledgeable and professional – Personnel are critical, dare to stick their necks out, work professionally and work together. They do not believe in bureaucracy but in their colleagues’ abilities. </li> <li>Approachable – The work of personnel directly affects citizens and, as such, due care is shown when dealing with the public. It is important to listen to other people’s opinions, to show respect when dealing with the public, and to be transparent at work. </li> <li>Motivated – Personnel motivate, develop and correct each other. The responsibilities of personnel are respected and agreements are honoured. Ministry of Education, Culture and Science personnel are open to new ideas and wish to keep learning. </li> </ul></div> <div class="fullWidthSection"> <section class="brickRow spotLight"> <h2 class="assistive"> Spotlight</h2> <div class="brick"> <a href="/government/members-of-cabinet/eppo-bruins" class=""> <h3>Eppo Bruins</h3> <div class="brick-image"> <figure class="img-container"> <img src="/binaries/medium/content/gallery/government/content-afbeeldingen/government/bewindspersonen/kabinet-schoof/eppo-bruins/downloads/eppo-bruins-5.jpg" alt=""/> <footer> <small class="copyright"> Image: Martijn Beekman</small> </footer> </figure> </div> <div class="brick-text"> <p> Minister of Education, Culture and Science</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="brick"> <a href="/government/members-of-cabinet/marielle-paul" class=""> <h3>Mariëlle Paul</h3> <div class="brick-image"> <figure class="img-container"> <img src="/binaries/medium/content/gallery/government/content-afbeeldingen/government/bewindspersonen/kabinet-schoof/marielle-paul/downloads/marielle-paul-3.jpg" alt=""/> <footer> <small class="copyright"> Image: Martijn Beekman</small> </footer> </figure> </div> <div class="brick-text"> <p> Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Equal Opportunities</p> </div> </a> </div> </section> <section class="brickRow nieuws"> <h2> News</h2> <div class="brick"> <a href="/ministries/ministry-of-education-culture-and-science/news/2024/10/18/einstein-telescope-in-border-region-step-closer"> <h3> Einstein Telescope in border region step closer</h3> <div class="brick-text"> <p> <span class="publDate">18-10-2024 | 12:00</span> </p> <p>Major steps have been taken to build the Einstein Telescope in the border region of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. This ...</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="brick"> <a href="/ministries/ministry-of-education-culture-and-science/news/2024/09/20/for-second-time-cultural-artefacts-to-be-returned-to-indonesia"> <h3> For second time cultural artefacts to be returned to Indonesia</h3> <div class="brick-text"> <p> <span class="publDate">20-09-2024 | 00:30</span> </p> <p>In response to a request from Indonesia, the Netherlands is returning 288 objects from the Dutch State Collection to Indonesia. ...</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="brick"> <a href="/ministries/ministry-of-education-culture-and-science/news/2024/04/04/nieuwe-instituut-appointed-as-curator-of-the-cultural-programme-for-the-netherlands-participation-at-world-expo-2025-in-osaka"> <h3> Nieuwe Instituut appointed as curator of the cultural programme for the Netherlands’ participation at World Expo 2025 in Osaka</h3> <div class="brick-text"> <p> <span class="publDate">04-04-2024 | 17:04</span> </p> <p><span> </span>The Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education, Culture and Science have commissioned Rotterdam’s Nieuwe ...</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="brick"> <a href="/ministries/ministry-of-education-culture-and-science/news/2024/03/28/the-netherlands-to-invest-%E2%82%AC2.5-billion-to-strengthen-business-climate-for-chip-industry-in-brainport-eindhoven"> <h3> The Netherlands to invest €2.5 billion to strengthen business climate for chip industry in Brainport Eindhoven</h3> <div class="brick-text"> <p> <span class="publDate">28-03-2024 | 15:59</span> </p> <p>Found in objects from telephones to solar panels and medical equipment, microchips play a crucial role in everyday life. Dutch ...</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="brick"> <a href="/ministries/ministry-of-education-culture-and-science/news/2023/11/30/resignation-of-the-state-secretary-for-culture-and-media"> <h3> Resignation of the State Secretary for Culture and Media</h3> <div class="brick-text"> <p> <span class="publDate">30-11-2023 | 10:01</span> </p> <p>The State Secretary for Culture and Media at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Gunay Uslu, has requested His ...</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="brick"> <a href="/ministries/ministry-of-education-culture-and-science/news/2023/10/17/government-takes-next-step-towards-bringing-einstein-telescope-to-the-netherlands"> <h3> Government takes next step towards bringing Einstein Telescope to the Netherlands</h3> <div class="brick-text"> <p> <span class="publDate">24-10-2023 | 11:00</span> </p> <p>Lasers, mirror technology and vibration-free cooling equipment are just three of the innovative technologies that will be needed ...</p> </div> </a> </div> <a class="more" href="/ministries/ministry-of-education-culture-and-science/news">More news</a> </section> </div><aside> <div class="brick linkBlock"> <h2>See also</h2> <ul> <li> <a href="/topics/secondary-vocational-education-mbo-and-tertiary-higher-education"> Secondary vocational education (MBO) and tertiary (higher) education</a> <span class="meta"> Topic</span> </li> </ul></div> </aside><div id="follow-up"> <div class="block"> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="site-footer"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="column"> <h2>Service</h2> <ul> <li > <a href="/contact">Contact</a> </li> <li > <a href="/rss">RSS</a> </li> <li > <a href="/sitemap">Sitemap</a> </li> <li > <a href="/help">Help</a> </li> <li > <a href="/archive">Archive</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="column"> <h2>About this site</h2> <ul> <li > <a href="/copyright">Copyright</a> </li> <li > <a href="/privacy">Privacy</a> </li> <li > <a href="/cookies">Cookies</a> </li> <li > <a href="/accessibility">Accessibility</a> </li> <li > <a href="/reporting-a-vulnerability">Report vulnerability</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <nav class="languages" aria-labelledby="languageMenuLabel"> <div class="languages__wrapper"> <p id="languageMenuLabel" class="languages__label">This website in other languages:</p> <ul class="languages__list"> <li class="languages__list-item selected"> English</li> <li class="languages__list-item "> <a href="https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/" class="languages__link" lang="nl">Nederlands</a> </li> <li class="languages__list-item "> <a href="https://www.gobiernodireino.nl/" class="languages__link" lang="pap">Papiamento</a> </li> <li class="languages__list-item "> <a href="https://www.gobiernudireino.nl/" class="languages__link" lang="pap">Papiamentu</a> </li> </ul> </div> </nav> </footer> </div>  <script src="/webfiles/1733082435463/behaviour/core.js"></script>  <script src="/binaries/content/assets/government/javascript/government-survey-bar.min-20230526.js"></script> </body> </html>

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