Newsletter
Diversity & Inclusion
 
  Number 22, November 2022
 
 
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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This newsletter is to inform you of developments, activities and initiatives at our University that relate to diversity and inclusion.

If you have any news, let us know.
 
›  Deze nieuwsbrief in het Nederlands
 
 
 
 
New overview of all-gender toilets
 
The Leiden University D&I Expertise Office is collaborating with the Real Estate division and the faculties in the realisation of all-gender toilets. These can be used by anyone, regardless of gender identity, expression and other personal characteristics. Click here for a list of completed all-gender toilets. This will be updated as more toilets are completed.
 
›  Overview
 
 
 
 
 
ECHO Awards 2022: our nominees and finalist
 
Three students from Leiden University were nominated for the ECHO Award 2023, a price for excellent talent in vocational and academic education: Chiraz Hassoumi, Hawra Nissi and Talisha Schilder. Talisha Schilder has been selected as a finalist for this annual national prize that is awarded to students who promote diversity and inclusion in their (academic) work.
 
›  Read more
 
 
 
 
HRM-toolkit
 
In the area of HRM issues, Leiden University’s aim is to use recruitment & selection methods designed to minimise the risk of implicit bias, of which several kinds can be distinguished. The HRM toolkit Inclusive recruitment and selection offers a large amount of information and tips.
 
›  View toolkit (pdf)
 
 
 
 
News about diversity and inclusion
 
 
 
Within Leiden University...
 
 
› Three Leiden PhD candidates awarded Mosaic 2.0 scholarships
 
› Keti Koti in Leiden: ‘Here, too, slavery is all around us’
 
› Anti-Asian racism deserves much more attention
 
› Diversity in society: ‘We are looking for a new approach to an existing phenomenon’
 
› Tailoring support for refugee students: ‘They are amazed at the number of options’
 
› Executive Board column: Make refugee students feel welcome at our university
 
› Executive Board column: Let’s be alert to unacceptable behaviour
 
 
 
 
... and beyond
 
 
› Self-identification by people of colour important in antidiscrimination data collection
 
› Advisory report on social safety in academia
 
› Leveling the Playing Field for Social Capital
 
› Digitalisation in International Higher Education (or Scientific Education)
 
› Guidelines for municipalities counter anti-Black racism, antisemitism, anti-muslim racism, antiziganism, and LGBTQ+ discrimination (in Dutch)
 
› Agenda against discrimination and racism (in Dutch)
 
 
 
 
Events
 
 
› 24 November: Being the First network event - Job Market
 
› 9 December: new LGBTQIAP+ platform at Leiden: POP OUT academia - official launch event
 
› Save the date - 19 January: D&I Symposium 2023
 
› Ongoing:Leiden City of Science
 
 
 
 
 
Share your story on the Leiden Inclusion Blog
 
Do you have a topic that you’d like to write about? Something that affects you as a student or staff member and that is related to diversity and inclusion? Why not make use of our platform, the Leiden Inclusion Blog? From personal anecdotes to informative articles, the choice is yours.
 
›  Writing for the Leiden Inclusion Blog
 
 
 
 
 
 
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