302 search results for “diversity and inclusion” in the Staff website
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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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CADS Alumna writes children's book that encourages diversity and inclusiveness among children and their parents
Monique Tekstra-van Lochem decided to develop a book of her own that all children can recognize themselves in. In May "Hey, who are you?" will be released, a children's book in which twenty fictional children from all over the world take you with them into their daily lives.
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Working in a diverse environment
The more diverse a work environment is the more creative and innovative it will be. This in turn promotes quality of education and research, which is why Leiden University is committed to equal opportunities for each individual, whether these are opportunities for appointment, for promotion, or to optimally…
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Jojanneke van der ToornFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.m.van.der.toorn@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Money Matters: Financial Distress and Sustainable Change
Panel Discussion
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Inclusive education - Making the change
Didactics
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Unlocking Diversity Awareness at FestiWell – through an Escape Room Game!
A group of postdoc and PhDs at our Focus on Emotions lab organized an escape room for staff and students to increase their awareness of diversity and accessibility matters. It was designed particularly for this year’s EUniWell FestiWell, which ran under the headline “Towards global sustainable well-being”.…
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Training and workshops for staff
Staff development is important to promoting the well-being of both students and staff at Leiden University. Following training and workshops can be a good way to gain knowledge beyond your field of expertise.
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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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Diversity, equity and inclusion in the sciences and beyond
Symposium
- Diversity, equity and inclusion in the sciences and beyond
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Racism: a daily reality
March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. We spoke to Leiden University’s Diversity Officer, Aya Ezawa, and asked her how we can combat racism and discrimination.
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Implicit bias in talent management and assessment processes: become aware of your own biases
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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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Participation in Cultural Diversity Barometer suspended
Organisation
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Intercultural competences for lecturers and supervisors
Diversity
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Looking beyond labels
Diversity
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Participation in the Cultural Diversity Barometer: more insight into diversity among staff
Diversity and inclusion are core values for Leiden University, and our aim is to offer all staff and students equal opportunities. As the University lacks adequate information about the cultural diversity of our staff, this spring we are taking part for the first time in the Cultural Diversity Barometer.…
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Brown Eyes Blue Eyes training course for lecturers and supervisors
Diversity
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Argumentation training for lecturers and supervisors
Diversity
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Assistant Professor in Sound Studies and Sound Art
Humanities, Academy of Creative and Performing Arts
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Study Adviser
Social and Behavioural Sciences, Political Science
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Jojanneke van der Toorn presents in front of a full house during Workplace Pride Symposium
Professor by special appointment Jojanneke van der Toorn organised a symposium in cooperation with Workplace Pride, hosted by the university in the academy building on 18 May. Jojanneke van der Toorn occupies the chair of LGBT workplace inclusion, a special appointment that Van der Toorn and Leiden…
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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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Events Office: our portfolio
To give you some idea of the options, below are some examples of events that the Events Office has organised.
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Director Leiden Learning And Innovation Centre (LLInC)
Leiden Learning & Innovation Centre
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Research Assistant Responsible Research Practice
Social and Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Methodology and Statistics
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Horizon Europe: Gender Equality Plan
Research
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Online courses Diversity
Communication, Personal development, Diversity
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Data Analyst (0,8 - 1,0 FTE)
Leiden Learning & Innovation Centre
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Visual Designer (0,8 - 1,0 FTE)
Leiden Learning & Innovation Centre
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Student Assistant (10 - 12 hours per week)
Leiden Learning & Innovation Centre
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Two Cultural Anthropology students awarded Pieter de la Court Medal 2021
Claire van den Helder (fourth-year Cultural Anthropology student) and Orestes Kyrgiakis (second-year Cultural Anthropology student) won the Pieter de la Court Medal 2021. The Pieter de la Court Medal is an initiative for students by students and is awarded annually to students who voluntarily contribute…
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Meeting place for and by all students: That is POPCorner, The Hague
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…
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Assistant Professor Sustainability
Social and Behavioural Sciences, Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
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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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Fia van HeterenFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
f.van.heteren@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Tanachia AshikaliFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
t.s.ashikali@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9360
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PhD candidate in Bioinformatics Safety Assessment of Gene and Cell Therapy
Science, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR)
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Meijers PhD Position (1,0 fte)
Law
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PhD candidate
Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching
- Closing panel of the Diversity Symposium
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Percentage of female professors rises to over 30 percent
The percentage of female professors at Leiden University has risen to 30.2%. These are the results of the Women Professors Monitor 2021, which was published by the Dutch Network of Women Professors (LNVH). This shows that Leiden University is well above the national average of 25.7%.
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A new Strategic Plan: what is the emphasis at FSW?
The new university Strategic Plan Innovating and Connecting 2022-2027 was presented during the Dies Natalis on 8 February 2022. Colleagues and students from our faculty also made contributions, inspired by the vision and strategy process underway in our faculty since 2019.
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Staff position (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) in drug development for inflammatory diseases (fulltime)
Science, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR)
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PhD Candidate, Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
Science, Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS)
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Assistant Professor: Computational Modelling in Translational Metabolomics (1.0 fte)
Science, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR)
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2 PhD Candidates, Reinforcement Learning for Sustainable Energy
Science, Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS)
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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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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.’