Meet the Team!

Curious who does what at the Diversity Office? Meet the team and discover the people behind our diversity and inclusion work.

• May 20, 2026

Becoming an Inclusive University: Diversity Symposium 2026

Inclusivity was at the heart of this year's Leiden University’s annual Diversity & Inclusion Event. Students, staff and alumni came together to share perspectives, stories and practical tools for change.

• 25-02-2026

Humans of D&I: Nour Al Kuhaili

Speaking with Nour Al-Kuhaili about her contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Leiden University and the opening of LUMCDiversity.

• 16-09-2025

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

Applause. It is early September when everyone in the Pieterskerk listens intently to Nour Al Kuhaili and Pieter Slaman. During the opening of the academic year, they are respectively awarded the K.J. Cath prize and the LUS Teaching Award for their positive impact within the university.

Cassia Buonadonna • 28-10-2024

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.

• 28-10-2024

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 + 3 others • 18-07-2023

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 • 30-03-2022