IncLUsion is a student initiative that enables refugees who are not (yet) able to register on a regular study programme to follow courses at Leiden University. But studying is more than just attending classes, which is why IncLUsion also offers a buddy system. Buddies are Leiden University students…

The new online diversity and inclusion dossier combines all faculty initiatives on this topic. But what is the situation on diversity and inclusion at Humanities? An interview with Aurelie van ‘t Slot, policy advisor Internationalisation, Diversity and Inclusion.

Studying as an asylum seeker without a residence permit. Every year, student initiative IncLUsion enables dozens of asylum seekers to take several courses at Leiden University. ‘Education has given me a lot of support.’

‘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.

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…

For two years, Ineke Sluiter was president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Now, she is returning to the university full time. ‘I always carry themes like accessibility, diversity and inclusion with me.’

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Organisatie

Congres/symposium, Work conference

Loopbaan en solliciteren

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The Faculty of Humanities' Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund provides small grants to initiatives in support of diversity and inclusion, with specific emphasis on creating an inclusive learning environment.

The POPcorner FGW works closely with a number of partner organisations.

Congres/symposium, D&I Symposium

Leiden University supports students with a refugee background by providing guidance and encouraging contact with fellow students and staff. Find out about the services available and how you can play a role.

Symposium

Project Drempelloos Studeren

Kunst en Cultuur

The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is geared towards motivated master's students who wish to develop their leadership skills.

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…

Geesteswetenschappen, FGW faculteitsbestuur en bureau

The POPCorner The Hague festive opening week has been postponed due to the more restrictive corona measures, but the website is online, its’ employees are roaring to go, and there are plenty courses and workshops available to take part in. High time to get to know more about this meeting point for and…

The POPcorner FGW is a platform led by students for students where you can create your own initiatives. The POPcorner FGW helps students with expanding their social and professional circles. You are part of a diverse and inclusive community of talented students.

Assistance for refugee students, first-generation students, and students from Suriname and the Caribbean region of The Netherlands.

The university receives your personal information from the details you enter in your online application and your registration with your local Dutch municipality. You can change your preferred first name and correspondence address at any time.

Students can stand as candidates during university elections via a party. On this page, the student parties present themselves.

As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.

Congres/symposium

Staying in contact with other students might not always be easy but it is very important. Find out about the different ways in which you can meet other students.

Lezing

The FSW Honours College offers you an interactive Honours track, alongside your regular bachelor’s degree programme.

As a university, we offer you the best education you can get. Professors, tutors and lecturers are ready to teach and guide you. But we do more than that. Of course, studying is your own responsibility, but we are happy to help if you need support. You decide what and when; online or on campus. These…