163 search results for “diversity” in the Public website
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Diversity in parenting and education
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At Home Otherwise: Rethinking Heritage through Diversity
This project investigates diversifying and democratizing heritage through practices of “home-making”. We propose to research ‘home-making’ as a non-binary practice of combining memories of roots and routes, dwelling in the present, and desires for the future.
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Dilemmas of Doing Diversity (DiDi) - diversity policies and practices in Dutch towns in the past, present, and future
How can we promote social cohesion in a society that is culturally and religiously diverse?
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The evolution of the diversity of secondary metabolites
Why do plants produces always produced so many slightly differing metabolites within a particular chemical class?
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Diversity Outdoors: Embodied Ethnoracial Inequalities and Outdoor Recreation in Europe
Through a comparative analysis of participation in outdoor recreation in Europe, this project seeks to investigate how social inequalities are embodied.
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Jojanneke van der ToornSocial & Behavioural Sciences
j.m.van.der.toorn@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Professionalisation of teachers and supervisors in police education on inclusion and diverse professionalism
In what ways can the professionalisation of teachers and supervisors in police education around diversity, inclusion and diverse professionalism be increased?
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Participatory Theatre as a Pedagogy to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Teacher Education
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?
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art-based participatory framework for studying migration-related diversity (ARTIVES)
The ARTIVES project studies imaginaries of diversity portrayed by artists in Lisbon and Rotterdam in their films, performances and (oral) literature with the aim to explore their transgressive potential of opening up possibilities of thinking differently about migration-related diversity. Their stories…
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A diverse team
A group of 18 Leiden students and alumni are advising the University on diversity and inclusiveness. Portraits of 11 members of the Diversity Policy Feedback Group.
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Daudi van VeenFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
p.d.van.veen@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Lenore ToddFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
l.a.todd@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Nina AdriaanseSocial & Behavioural Sciences
n.adriaanse@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3451
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Jan Terlouw spreads hope at Diversity Symposium
Physicist, former D66 party leader and author, mainly of children’s books, Jan Terlouw, gives three to four readings a week. Even at the age of 86 he is tireless in communicating his message: ‘We need to regain trust in one another, and we have to seek fraternity.’
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Leiden University wins award for diversity policy
Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker was presented with a 'Diamond' on 8 June in recognition of Leiden University's role as a 'shining example' of male/female diversity. 'It's a question of determination,' says Stolker, 'and that gets results. For example, we are appointing an increasing number of female…
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Rosanneke EmmenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
r.a.g.emmen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Aslihan ÖztürkSocial & Behavioural Sciences
a.ozturk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Salwa TareenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
s.n.tareen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Read the online magazine about diversity and inclusivity
Leiden University actively promotes diversity and inclusion. In the online magazine Diversity and Inclusion you can read all about the symposium, the exhibition and what the University is doing to make sure that all students and staff feel welcome at our University.
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National Action Plan on Diversity and Inclusion launched at Wijnhaven
As of 1 September, the Netherlands has a national action plan to promote diversity and inclusion in teaching and research. The plan was launched at Leiden University’s Wijnhaven building on its Campus The Hague.
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Read the online magazine on diversity and inclusiveness
How can we make sure that everyone feels welcome at our university? Read the highlights from the conference on The Making of an Inclusive Leiden University: The Do’s and Don’ts.
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A mathematical model for a more diverse workforce
Many organisations have a biased workforce, even though diversity has so many advantages. Australian and Dutch researchers, including Leiden psychologist Romy van der Lee, have developed a solution based on a mathematical model. They published their findings in PLoS One on 28 July.
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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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Abhimanyu ChettriSocial & Behavioural Sciences
a.chettri@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Symposium Diversity and Inclusiveness - Tuesday 14 April 2015
On April 14 we will celebrate the launch of our Faculty action plan ‘diversity and inclusivity’ with a symposium. We will present the action plan and our colleague Professor Tomas Brage will be keynote speaker. He is the Director of Education at the Physics Institute of Lund University in Sweden and…
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Irene MorettiSocial & Behavioural Sciences
i.moretti@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 6 2829 8870
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Elsa MertalaSocial & Behavioural Sciences
e.l.m.mertala@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Hester Bijl on racism, inclusion and diversity at Leiden University
We talked to Hester Bijl about the worldwide protests sparked off by the death of George Floyd. A demonstration against racism will also be held in Leiden on 14 June. How does she, as Vice-Rector responsible for diversity and inclusion, view this issue? What steps is the University taking? And how can…
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Fia van HeterenFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
f.van.heteren@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Sculptures provide more diverse view of University’s history
Three new initiatives will provide a more diverse view of Leiden’s academic history, literally and figuratively: a historical study on the background of students and scientists, a new book about the Academy Building, and two new sculptures of female scientists, Ewine van Dishoek, Professor of Molecular…
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Siddharth DivakaruniSocial & Behavioural Sciences
s.v.divakaruni@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Saniye ÇelikFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
s.celik@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Fien SteenbergenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
f.r.steenbergen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Sounding Board on Diversity Policy urges University to be more inclusive
Leiden University is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of diversity and inclusiveness, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. This is the key message from the first annual report of the Sounding Board on Diversity Policy, presented to Vice-Rector Hester Bijl on 15 February.
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Diversity magazine with Barbara J. Love, Jan Terlouw and Domenica Ghidei
What does diversity mean for you? And what can Leiden University do to create a more inclusive academic environment? Participants in the diversity symposium on 13 November and speakers share their thoughts in this e-zine.
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Diversity officer Aya Ezawa on George Floyd and racism: ‘this is a time for reflection’
The death of George Floyd has led to fierce protests against police violence in the United States and beyond. What effects are we seeing in our University community? We discussed the situation with Diversity Officer Aya Ezawa.
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‘Diversity doesn’t appear at the wave of a magic wand’
If universities want to open their doors to more students and staff from minority groups, good intentions alone will not suffice. That is what Frank Tuitt, Diversity Officer at the University of Denver, has to say. He will speak at the University’s annual Diversity Symposium on 22 January 2020.
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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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Siyun WuSocial & Behavioural Sciences
s.wu@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273451
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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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University diversity policy is alive and kicking: ‘We need to acknowledge each other’s experiences’
Leiden University has had a diversity policy since 2014. The aim is to create a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment for all students and staff. Diversity Officer Aya Ezawa updates us on the process and the results. It’s now 2022, what has already changed?
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Tanachia AshikaliFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
t.s.ashikali@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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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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Paul VedderSocial & Behavioural Sciences
vedder@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4081
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Simay CetinSocial & Behavioural Sciences
s.cetin@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jasmijn RanaSocial & Behavioural Sciences
j.rana@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3732
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"Toddler Time". How are preschoolers supposed to behave?
Children of preschool age are increasingly understanding what adults expect of them. What rules of behavior do these children learn from their fathers and mothers in certain cultures within the Netherlands?
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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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Elsa CharletySocial & Behavioural Sciences
e.c.charlety@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3852
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Suzanne NaafsSocial & Behavioural Sciences
s.naafs@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3839