409 search results for “criminal diversity” in the Student website
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How do we stop homophobia at sports clubs?
Not all gay and lesbian students feel equally safe at their sports clubs. ‘Homo’ is used almost unthinkingly as a term of abuse and players often face homophobic comments. What can sports clubs and teams do to make sure everyone feels safe when playing sports?
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A wheelchair in the Old Observatory
Yesterday marked the start of the National Accessibility Week. How accessible is Leiden University for people with a disability? We asked Lucia Langerak, disabled herself and working at the Honours Academy, about her experiences: ‘Significant improvements are being made.’
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How accessible are our buildings?
Towards the end of February, three Leiden University buildings will be assessed for their accessibility to people with a disability. The assessment will be carried out by Ongehinderd, a social enterprise committed to making the Netherlands more accessible. Its founder and director, Gerard de Nooij,…
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Mily CrevelsFaculty of Humanities
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Esther van GinnekenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anouk den BestenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jelmar MeesterFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Suzanne Beckman Lapré
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Kyra van der Boor -
Nina TobschFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Martin MoeringsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jakub DrápalFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sacha Ruepert -
Simone Mattheus-de VettenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Thijs van BeekFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sophie KoningFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joanne van der LeunFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Irina ZudinaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Skylar Joseph
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joyce SchotFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ieke de VriesFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Bo TerpstraFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jin ChoiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anouk Zandbergen
Administration and Central Services
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‘All students want to be seen and heard’
A safe place to discuss burning social issues such as racism with each other. The student workspace Space to Talk About Race and the Afro Student Association both meet this need and also organise many other activities. Three board members explain why this is necessary.
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Purple Friday: ‘I try to give the community some support’
Purple clothing and a pride flag flying from all University buildings: Leiden University is once again taking part in Purple Friday. How do people experience this day? We asked some employees and students of the Faculty of Humanities.
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Anti-Asian racism deserves much more attention
Racism and discrimination come in many different shapes and forms – in the Netherlands too. Verbal attacks, stereotypes and violence: some people are confronted with these on a daily basis. A group that is often not included in research and the debate on racism is people of Asian descent. The Diversity…
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Hsini HuangFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Janet ConnorFaculty of Humanities
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Kohei SuzukiFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Sanne RotmeijerFaculty of Humanities
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Tinashe Chimbidzikai
Afrika-Studiecentrum
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Politics and Governance: Shape tomorrow’s decisions
The bachelor's programmes at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, based in the city of international cooperation and politics – The Hague – prepare you for a future in governance, leadership, and diplomacy. In the administrative heart of the Netherlands, you will learn to tackle the challenges…
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Model painting with diverse techniques
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Symposium about Rein Dool painting and University exhibition policy
At a symposium on 26 May, experts, staff and students from Leiden University will discuss what should happen with Rein Dool’s painting in the Academy Building and what the guidelines for the University’s exhibition policy should be. These issues will be explored from diverse perspectives during the…
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Nicolien de GierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Hannah DeLaceyFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anne Jonker
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Benthe van DelftFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Our perspective on history is changing and our museums are changing too
Museums have long focused on power, wealth and a few famous figures. But that is changing, says Valika Smeulders, head of the history department at the Rijksmuseum. What this change comprises and how it has come about is the subject of her keynote speech at the D&I Symposium on 11 January.
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Jeanette SatinkFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marcel PheijfferFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marlou SchroverFaculty of Humanities
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Pride is a celebration, but also a fight for visibility
‘Be yourself. Be as gay, queer, trans as you can and show the world you exist.’ These rousing words from Looi van Kessel marked the start of the third Pride Leiden for the university boat, with the theme: ‘450 years of being yourself’.
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Belittling and threats are part of everyday life for outspoken women
In a fiery Annie Romein-Verschoor lecture, Sylvana Simons opened up about her experiences as a woman in politics. The leader of the BIJ1 party is regularly the subject of belittling comments and threats. Writer Aafke Romeijn, who reflected on the Simons’ lecture, has also been threatened frequently…
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A quick call with Ella Picavet on affordable period products
Many will add them to their shopping list without a second thought, but what if you don't have enough money to buy period products each month? The university has recently started providing packs of affordable sanitary pads and tampons in the SchoolSupply vending machines. ‘It's just like providing toilet…
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Over a third of Leiden’s professors are women, just above national level
The proportion of female professors at Dutch universities is increasing, but at a modest rate. At 34.2%, Leiden University is in the top three. These are the results of the Women Professors Monitor for 2025.
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Sylvana Simons to give Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture
Every year on or around International Women’s Day on 8 March, Leiden University holds its Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture. This year’s lecture will be given by Sylvana Simons, MP and leader and parliamentary chair of the BIJ1 party. What does International Women’s Day mean to her and which challenges…