What are the main issues leading to polarisation and division? What is the role of social exclusion in these processes? How can we inform and design better policies to safeguard young people from falling prey to intolerance and polarisation? The DRIVE project, led by Leiden University in The Hague,…

Emily Wolff, PhD candidate at Leiden University, wrote a paper about the inclusion of imperial citizens in the Dutch post-war welfare state.

Enhancing social inclusion through developing methods and analytical tools for understanding and reasoning about such phenomena based on sensor data.

How were (post) colonial migrants included in post-war welfare systems?

Within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW), D&I translates as the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities among both students and staff.

Are you currently seeking asylum in the Netherlands and do you have an academic background? You’re in the right place. The IncLUsion initiative makes it possible for refugees who are not (yet) able to register as students within the Dutch education system to follow courses at Leiden University. IncLUsion…

The aim of this EU+ project is to study and develop instructional tools for inclusive pedagogies in higher education.

This article aims to explore the determinants of inclusive leadership. This type of leadership is valued for social equity and fairness.

The Focal Area Engagement & Inclusion at CWTS aims to create a more diverse, inclusive and engaging science ecosystem.

The importance of diversity and inclusion within society and its institutions can never be understated. In an interdependent, globalised world, we are more connected than ever, but we also face the risks of being more polarized than ever due to misunderstanding and misinformation. It is, therefore,…

The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University values an inclusive learning environment where all students are supported to realize their full potential. We consider diversity of thought, approach, background, and identity essential for high-quality research and learning. We therefore want to facilitate…

The Diversity and Inclusion domain consists of a three-day masterclass on Inclusive Leadership for Depolarisation (English). There are also Dutch courses on Diversity & Inclusion at the Centre for Professional Learning, Leiden University.

E-book on Inclusive student-centred pedagogies

Each year, the Leids Universitair Fonds (LUF) awards grants to research and educational project in various academic fields. In 2019, dr. Tanachia Ashikali received a grant to conduct an in-depth study into the determinants of inclusive leadership in public organisations: What does it take to be an inclusive…

How do inclusion and exclusion affect people?

Debate, Symposium

How can we map and foster Dutch secondary teachers’ agency in inclusive education practices?

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to being an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Here we state the vision of the Mathematical Institute on diversity, equity…

The Leiden Inclusion Blog is a forum to share experiences and discuss current issues related to diversity and inclusion at Leiden University. Members of Leiden University are welcome to share news, activities, and stories with the wider University community. Everyone can to contribute a blog, or suggest…

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential.

The Faculty of Science adopted an action plan Diversity and Inclusiveness in 2015. In this action plan, the Faculty commits to a number of actions to further improve diversity and inclusion for staff and students, such as more female full professors at the faculty, and encourages initiatives that foster…

The Faculty of Humanities is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse community, where all students and staff are supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, or socio-economic background.

LIACS aims at being a diverse and inclusive research institute. To reach this goal, two instances are working on addressing diversity related issues.

Welcome to the website of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team. DEI team at LACDR works towards embracing the beauty of differences in genders, religions, nationalities, and other characteristics of all humans.

Didactics

Research on Inclusiveness and Diversity at the Faculty of Science at Leiden University

The Diversity and Inclusion Expertise Office advises the Executive Board and works in close collaboration with the faculties, expertise centres and policy administrations to promote diversity and inclusion

Africa is rising and increasingly seen as a potential market by economic actors from Africa and the rest of the world. What is the interrelationship between governance, entrepreneurship and inclusive development?

Following the mid-term review, one of the faculty's ambitions is improving diversity and inclusion in our education.

In what ways can the professionalisation of teachers and supervisors in police education around diversity, inclusion and diverse professionalism be increased?

How can a participatory theatre-based pedagogy support pre-service teachers in The Netherlands in developing critical awareness and an active change-agent identity with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion in educational contexts?

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University has committed itself to a policy that aims to become an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected, and to develop their full potential. The Diversity & Inclusion Expertise Office…

How does the design of online participation platforms influence the inclusivity of online direct participation?

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is committed to being a safe, comfortable, and equitable space for both staff and students: a place where a diversity of people feel valued and welcome, where there is room for a diversity of perspectives.

The D&I Expertise Office works closely with the faculties of Leiden University.

The role of religion in the identity construction of LGBTQIA+ folks

Drawing on insights from past and contemporary scholars and world leaders, the report explores the concepts of a new social contract, a new global deal, and networked and inclusive multilateralism introduced recently by Secretary-General António Guterres to help the United Nations better grapple with…

The seminar series on ‘Diversity and Inclusion in Global Science’ aims to foster debate on inequalities in science across the world.

Science and education can really flourish in an environment where everyone can be themselves and where there is room for different perspectives that bring people together from different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, health, religion, age and socio-economic background.

The self-assessment tool on inclusion and wellbeing is designed to help teachers and school leaders to evaluate and improve their school's inclusion policies and practices. It includes a series of targeted questions related to improving school success for all and fostering an inclusive and healthy e…

How do people experience ‘inclusion’ in sports? How can experiential expertise enhance policies in sport and inclusion? This research internship at The Mulier Institute enables a student to investigate these issues from a qualitative research perspective.