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 • 16-12-2021

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 • 19-09-2021

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 • 15-09-2021

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 • 07-05-2021

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 • 06-05-2021

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 + 1 other • 21-03-2021