378 search results for “diversity in higher education” in the Student website
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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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Scheduled Maintenace Educational Systems on Friday, December 15th
ICT, Organisation
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems (10 to 11 February)
ICT
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Marian Hickendorff
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Milon van Vliet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Theo Anagnostopoulos
Science
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Nienke Wieringa
ICLON
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Cornelis de Brabander
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Adva Eichengrün
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems: Friday 10 November - Monday 13 November
Education, ICT
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University concerned about minister’s plans to curb internationalisation
Leiden University is concerned about the plans presented by Minister of Education, Culture and Science Robbert Dijkgraaf to limit English-taught courses in higher education. If these plans go forward, the university believes this could have major consequences for our international students and staff.…
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems on April 22nd, 2023
ICT
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Tailoring support for refugee students: ‘They are amazed at the number of options’
Many people have fled to the Netherlands since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, including students. But even before this war, students with refugee backgrounds were eager to study at Leiden University. How does the University help young people from various backgrounds find their way around the Dutch…
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Inclusivity with Law: What does it mean to look at diversity and inclusion from a legal perspective?
Conference, D&I Symposium
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research in The Hague on the best approach to climate and species diversity
Does a communal garden provide cool air and warm neighbourly relations? Does an additional row of trees increase biodiversity? These kinds of questions are key in the COMBINED project, on which Leiden scientists and residents of The Hague, among others, can work for six years with 4 million euros from…
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New programme brings education 'to the midst of society'
In November a new extracurricular programme will begin: the Impact Challenges. Students will work together in small groups to solve problems, put forward by partner organisations. In this way, they train their practical skills and make a contribution to society.
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Folke Glastra
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Simone Rijksen
ICLON
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Diversity & Inclusion Career Session (Online)
Career and apply for jobs
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Ann Marie Wilson
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Maartje Schoorl
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Kees van Putten
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anja Schoots-Snijder
ICLON
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Emilie Prast
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Life Science & Technology among best studies by Elseviers Weekblad
The MSc Life Science & Technology receives a bronze medal in EW Best Studies 2023. Every year, Elsevier selects the top programmes in higher education. A medal means that students are above-average satisfied with the quality of their programme.
- Leiden Teachers' Academy Education Festival 2023
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Easing of corona measures: additional education and exam provisions scaled back in block 4
Education
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Alexander van Oudenhoven appointed Director of Education of the master Governance of Sustainability
Alexander van Oudenhoven has been appointed as the new Director of Education of the Governance of Sustainability master's programme. Van Oudenhoven has been appointed for a four-year period, from 1 October 2022 to 1 October 2026. The programme is taught in The Hague.
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Deans celebrate ten years Honours Academy: ‘We are educating people who can make a difference’
The Honours Academy celebrates its tenth anniversary. How did the institute develop over time, and what are aspirations for the future? We speak with the current Dean and a predecessor who was there at the Academy's founding. A conversation about identity, inspiration, and impact ensues. ‘It is about…
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Two new Directors of Education at the Institute of Biology Leiden
From 1 October, two new Directors of Education will start at the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL). Dennis Claessen as the new director for the master's programme of Biology and Marcel Schaaf as director for the Biology bachelor's programme. Claessen and Schaaf have been appointed for a period of four…
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The LUS Education Prize: will your favourite lecturer win €25.000?
Organisation
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Human rights and Global Diversity
Lecture, Opening of the Owada Chair
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Rector Hester Bijl on education in times of corona: ‘We have high hopes, but we are also realistic.'
The Dutch universities as a whole are lobbying for a 'normal' academic year from the end of August, where on-campus teaching will be possible. It's a view that Leiden University shares. Rector Hester Bijl talks about what teaching will be like then. She also looks back on a year of lockdown.
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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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D&I Symposium 2023
Conference, D&I Symposium
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New education director for LST: 'I want to guard the quality of this unique programme'
Marco van Eijk is the new Educational Director of the Bachelor's Life Science and Technology (LST). Since 1 September he has been responsible for ensuring the quality of the programme. ‘LST is a unique programme and everyone has to keep working hard for that. That is my main task.’
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Digital education: what’s working well and what can we improve?
Nearly a year since the abrupt switchover to mostly online learning, the Digital Education seminar gave teaching staff the opportunity to review their experiences. What can stay in 2021 and what must go? Frequently voiced opinions: yes please to digital tools that make lectures more interactive; yes…
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Scheduled maintenance educational systems from May 12th until May 13th, 2023
ICT
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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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Erasmus+ for Training
PhD, Staff
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Thijs Witty
Faculty of Humanities
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Christine Espin
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Evert Scholte
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jochanan Veerbeek
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Renetta Bos
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Pieter Slaman
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Paul van den Broek
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Michiel Hooykaas
Science
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Coen Wirtz
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Manuel Cabal Lopez
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen