Today, Queen Maxima visited Hogeschool Rotterdam Business School to learn more about the impact of the corona pandemic on higher education, the development of entrepreneurship education, and the connection of students to the labor market.

Queen Maxima is a member of the Netherlands Entrepreneurship Committee and during her visit, she first talked to students and staff about their experiences during the pandemic and how they are preparing for the new academic year.

Afterward, she took part in a roundtable discussion about the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship education with students and representatives of O2LAB Rotterdam which is an organization aiming to develop and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills of Rotterdam students at all levels and disciplines.

Queen Maxima also took part in a second roundtable discussion on connecting higher education to the labor market. Representatives from several universities and entrepreneurs discussed solutions to improve the connection of students to the labor market.

Queen Maxima wore her Natan jumpsuit with black Gianvito Rossi pumps and her black Susan Gail bag. She also wore a SafeSave face mask and her Dinh Van bracelet.