The Leiden Inclusion Blog is a Leiden University-based platform aimed at the academic community of Leiden University and those interested outside of the university.
The blog aims to create more awareness regarding diversity and inclusion at Leiden University. It sets initiatives and events regarding diversity and inclusion at Leiden University in the spotlight. The blog posts cover both current affairs and broader themes.
| Language | English |
| Length | 600-800 words |
| References/annotations | Footnotes are prohibited. Hyperlinks to articles, videos, websites etc. are allowed. |
| Format | Background article, analysis, opinion piece, column, interview, event report |
| Title | Short and captivating |
| Trailer | Short intro to the blog, meant to catch the attention of the reader. What are they about to read? Max 256 characters, spacing included. |
| Images | Each blog is accompanied by an image (578x220 px), for example from the image database of Leiden University. A royalty-free or self-made image is also allowed, as long as the quality is sufficient. Make sure you provide a concise image description. |
Required information for your page
| Name | A blog can be written by more that one person. The Diversity Office and networks which represent communities within the University will also author blogs. |
| Title(s) | |
| Position | |
| Faculty/institute/department & organisation | |
Short bio | Around 100 words |
Process
- If you are interested in writing a blog, please send an email to inclusionblog@bb.leidenuniv.nl to propose your idea. We will give you some pointers to improve your chances of getting published.
- After sending us your text, the editors will discuss it and decide whether it is suited for the blog or not.
- If so, we will send you our feedback with possible alterations and suggestions for improving the text.
- The process repeats itself with subsequent versions, until we reach a final text everyone agrees with.
- Please note:
- Whether the blog requires one or multiple rounds of editing depends on the blog in question.
- Your blog may be ‘on the shelf’ for a while if there are other blogs already in line for publication.
Rules
- An invitation to write a blog is not a guarantee that your blog will be published.
- The Diversity Office reserves the right to make slight changes to the text without consulting the author.
- The final title and trailer are determined at the discretion of the Diversity Office.
- The final version is a cooperative effort between the author and the Diversity Office; both approve of the text to be published.
Writing tips
- Make sure your blog is interesting for a diverse audience, with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.
- Stick to one topic and make sure your argumentation is clear.
- Fact-check your claims and provide sources where necessary.
- Keep your writing active and concise.
- Use paragraphs to structure your blog.
- Avoid jargon and overly academic and/or archaic language.