74 search results for “diversity” in the Student website
- Neuro diversity Platform lecture series
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Lenore ToddFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Daudi van VeenFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Aslihan ÖztürkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nina AdriaanseFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Growing diversity of Dutch population not immediately visible at universities
The intake of bachelor’s students from classic immigration countries whose prior education was in the Netherlands does not reflect the growing diversity in society. This is according to data from Statistics Netherlands.
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Salwa TareenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Abhimanyu ChettriFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Diversity symposium 2021: small steps can increase inclusion
‘Culture change takes time,’ said Vice-Rector Hester Bijl at the closing panel of the University’s Diversity Symposium on 26 January. She talked about the road to a diverse and inclusive university. The symposium provided plenty of concrete examples of small steps that can already be taken.
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Elsa MertalaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Farewell to Diversity Officer Aya Ezawa: Tireless advocate for D&I
Aya Ezawa bade farewell as Diversity Officer of Leiden University at a celebration in the Academy Building on 11 June. Since her appointment in 2019, she has been a tireless advocate for culture change and a champion for diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.
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Saniye ÇelikFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Fien SteenbergenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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‘People are equal but not the same’: diversity and inclusion from a legal perspective
What is written in law and what equality, inclusion and diversity mean in practice is not always the same. This was the focus of this year’s D&I symposium on 13 January. The plenary sessions were watched by hundreds of participants and there was a wide range of workshops covering different aspects of…
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Siyun WuFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Equality as a driver for diversity: ‘Seek out contradiction and the unknown’
The freedom to be who you are – woman, man, homosexual, heterosexual, transgender, religious, atheist, and so on – is perhaps the Netherlands’ greatest attribute. The principle of equality and the right not to be discriminated against are in the very first article of our constitution. Yet there is a…
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Tanachia AshikaliFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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D&I Symposium 2024: What have we achieved with a decade of diversity policy?
How has progress been made on diversity and inclusion at Leiden University over the past decade? Attendees reflected on this at the D&I Symposium 2024: Untold Stories. And in the workshops, students and staff discussed the next steps toward a more inclusive community.
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Simay CetinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Aditree AminFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jasmijn RanaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Suzanne NaafsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Caterina SartoriFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Elsa CharletyFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Zulfadhli NasutionFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Fitri MurfiantiFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Titia LoenenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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‘We moeten diversiteit minder vieren, het moet vanzelfsprekend zijn’
Op welke manieren kan inclusieve communicatie ervoor zorgen dat mensen zich welkom voelen? Hierover ging het D&I-symposium van Universiteit Leiden.
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Peter PelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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D&I Symposium 2026: ‘You can’t call something inclusive if it doesn’t include everyone’
How can our university really become inclusive? This is what students and staff discussed at our annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. ‘It’s moving from a have-to to a want-to’
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‘The COVID-19 crisis just goes to show how things can go wrong’
Ijeoma Uchegbu is Professor of Pharmacy at University College London (UCL). As a female scientist of colour, she was initially reluctant to play an active role in the university’s diversity policy. Until, that is, she had a radical change of heart: ‘I knew it; I had to become an evangelist.'
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The lessons we can learn from leaders of colour
Professor Judi Mesman interviewed 40 people of colour in leadership positions. What can we learn from them?
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The FSW building is now called Agora
As of 12 Januari 2026, the FSW faculty building is called Agora. This name was chosen by the FSW community. In ancient Greece, the agora was the heart of the city: a place for meeting, dialogue and the exchange of ideas. This is exactly how we see our faculty building: an open space where knowledge,…
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‘Together, we have to ensure that the faculty is a respectful and safe environment’
Student initiative COOP is committed to a respectful and safe academic environment. Here is a report of the activities over the past few months.
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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Hanum AtikasariFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Daniela Vicherat MattarFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Zeineb Romdhane: Student and Minister for New Democracy
A shadow cabinet has just been formed. This one consists of students from all the Dutch universities. They will be keeping politicians on their toes in the coming year, and want to show that progress cannot be made without academic research and teaching. Master’s student Zeineb Romdhane is Minister…
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Language both connects and divides
Author and political scientist Mounir Samuel has spent recent years delving into the many ways that language can exclude people and bring them together.
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‘Partying is fine but we still need to protest’
Leiden University was present for the second time at the second Leiden Pride on Saturday.
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Your story becomes art in the [s]TATTOO pop-up studio
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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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Dilara ErzeybekFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Erik de MaakerFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Carlotta RigottiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid