Judith Jansen, new face of Diversity and Inclusion Expertise Office

The beginning of this academic year also marked the start of Judith Jansen at the Diversity and Inclusion Expertise Office. She takes over from Aya Ezawa, Corijanne Slappendel and Fakiha Ahmed.

• October 28, 2024

Guidelines for gender inclusive address: student and staff reactions

In January, the Leiden University Diversity and Inclusion Expertise Office published guidelines for gender inclusive address. These guidelines will help University employees to communicate in a more inclusive manner.

Ilios Willemars, Nic Boendermaker, Angel Mortara and Looi van Kessel • July 18, 2023

The seven check marks by Joris Luyendijk

According to the book by Joris Luyendijk, the privilege of the white man can be summarized with 7 check marks. However, a rather important eighth point is missing here, which can be summarized in the word neurotypical.

Stefan de Jong • March 30, 2022

Column of the Diversity Officer: Gender diversity and intersectionality

At Leiden University, the share of female professors reached 30.2% in 2020 (up from 14.1% in 2005), an important milestone. Leiden’s ambition is to reach 35% of female professors by 2025. What can we learn from this trajectory of women in Dutch academia? And what’s next?

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • December 16, 2021

Column of the Diversity Officer: Inclusive language and spaces

Inclusive language and spaces are central elements of a learning and working environment which welcomes diversity and ensures all staff and students feel part of the campus community.

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • September 19, 2021

Not Rich at Leiden University: Coming Down from the Ivory Tower

Many students with a lower socioeconomic status have very different experiences in higher education in comparison to their wealthier peers. How can we make Leiden University more inclusive towards students with a low income, working-class, or first-generation background?

Rana Kuseyri • September 15, 2021

Column of the Diversity Officer: A dialogue about racism

During this year’s European Action Week against Racism, the Diversity and Inclusion Expertise Office joined efforts with colleagues and students around campus to raise awareness and engage in a dialogue about racism.

Dr. Aya Ezawa, Diversity Officer • May 07, 2021

The overdue gift of Mother’s Day: Student mothers need more inclusive systems in higher education

In light of Mother's Day, Susana Filgueiras, who studies psychology at Leiden university, is highlighting one group of students that is often overlooked in higher education: student mothers.

Susana Filgueiras • May 06, 2021

Decolonising the arts: A student reflection

Sabine Verbree (23) and Tessa Bourguignon (22) are third-year students of the Art History track of Leiden University. In this blog Sabine and Tessa reflect on the documentary of Nieuw licht: 'Het Rijksmuseum en de slavernij', in light of the European Action Week Against Racism.

Sabine Verbree and Tessa Bourguignon • March 21, 2021

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Towards an inclusive university: In conversation with Pieter Slaman and Nour al Kuhaili