452 search results for “diversiteit en include” in the Public website
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Hester RuigendijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Peter van BodegomFaculty of Science
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How 'Big Tech' Undermines Our Democracy
Tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft are increasingly shaping the digital world we live in. Reijer Passchier cautions: 'Urgent measures are needed to curb this influence.'
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In Search of a Homo Economicus Javanicus. From J. H. Boeke to Clifford Geertz.
Lecture, Global Histories of Knowledge Seminar
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Sympathy, Professionalism, and the Law: Medical Ethics in Britain and Germany during the Long Nineteenth Century
Lecture, Global Histories of Knowledge Seminar
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Sympathy, Professionalism, and the Law: Medical Ethics in Britain and Germany during the Long Nineteenth Century
Lecture, Global Histories of Knowledge Seminar
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De rol van religie bij de natuurbeleving en de natuuruitbeelding door Nederlandse landschapschilders, ca. 1780-1870
PhD defence
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algemeen belang van dwarsliggers: Een publieke verbeelding van leiderschap en innovatie binnen lokale overheden in digitale tijden
Inaugural lecture
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Prof. Haentjens, prof. Vriesendorp and prof. Wessels included in the 2020 Lawdragon Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lists
Prof. Vriesendorp and prof. Wessels have been recognized in the 2020 Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers. Prof. Haentjens has been recognized in the 2020 Lawdragon Leading Global Restructuring Advisors & Consultants guide.
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Policing as the dominant theme in Saniye Çelik’s career: from police officer to Professor of Diversity and Inclusion
She started her career in the police force, walking the beat as an officer. Now she has been appointed Extraordinary Professor of Diversity, Inclusion and Policing at Leiden University. Things have come full circle for Saniye Çelik. ‘It's very special.’
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Leiden’s slavery past laid bare
The Mapping Slavery project will place markers that tell the story of Leiden’s slavery past. Why is this important and what does it mean for today’s society? Before the markers are placed, a panel came together on 24 March to discuss the slavery past of not only the city but the University too.
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Self-scan inclusive leadership: a mirror and conversation starter
As society becomes increasingly diverse, public organisations are being challenged to adapt their services to ensure that everyone feels heard and seen. 'Inclusive leadership is essential in this process,' says Dr Tanachia Ashikali. It calls for openness to different perspectives, active dialogue, and…
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A wheelchair in the Old Observatory
Yesterday marked the start of the National Accessibility Week. How accessible is Leiden University for people with a disability? We asked Lucia Langerak, disabled herself and working at the Honours Academy, about her experiences: ‘Significant improvements are being made.’
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LU Pride: ‘It's great that there's a club where you don't feel different!'
Fifty years ago a group of students started the Leiden Student Working Group on LGBT. Today students can contact Leiden University Pride and for staff there is the LGBTQ+ Core Network. Five questions for Kirsten de Mare, student of linguistics and chair of LU Pride.
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Progress in equality and law for women: the glass is half full
Following 40 years of research into the legal equality principle, Emeritus Professor Titia Loenen gave her valedictory lecture in which she took stock of the progress that has been achieved. She focused on equal rights for women and is cautiously optimistic, despite the current rise in conservatism…
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Blog: 'Public leadership: fighting racism and fostering inclusiveness'
In response to George Floyd’s violent death in Minneapolis and the worldwide mass protests against discrimination and institutional racism, the Leiden Leadership Centre endorses the call of Hester Bijl, Vice Rector Maginificus of Leiden University to recognize and address racism and inequality.
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Anti-Asian racism deserves much more attention
Racism and discrimination come in many different shapes and forms – in the Netherlands too. Verbal attacks, stereotypes and violence: some people are confronted with these on a daily basis. A group that is often not included in research and the debate on racism is people of Asian descent. The Diversity…
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‘Migration society asks for an interdisciplinary approach’
Peter Scholten is one of the four professors that were officially appointed as Leiden-Delft-Erasmus professor last week. Apart from his appointment at the Erasmus University, he has now also been appointed at FGGA. We asked Scholten five questions about his double appointment and the collaboration between…
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Call for papers: Islam (re-)Observed
In October, LUCIS and NIMAR will host a two-day workshop in honor of the 50th anniversary of Islam Observed, Clifford Geertz' comparative study of Islam in Morocco and Indonesia. Send in your proposal and get a chance to share your work in Rabat this fall.
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Sarah de Rijcke Bids Farewell as Dean: “The Sense of Community Here Is Strong”
During the New Year’s reception of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW) on 12 January 2026, Sarah de Rijcke said farewell as our dean. She will become the new Rector Magnificus of Leiden University. It was not the only change of leadership announced that afternoon.
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One thesis research project: two articles and a fact sheet: 'I was able to get so much more out of my thesis'
How do you turn your thesis into an academic article? That's a question Floortje Fontein, who conducted research into inclusive leadership, can answer. She looked at how public managers manage a diverse team. She got a 9 for her thesis and is currently working on several articles based on the results…
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Sara Polak: 'I want to know if what social media is doing to the political game in the US is unique'
Political games have existed throughout history, but what is the role of 'play' in the way the American political world has developed? University lecturer Sara Polak has received an ERC Starting Grant to investigate this.
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Anne HeyerFaculty of Humanities
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Sylvestre BonnetFaculty of Science
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Eduard Fosch VillarongaFaculty of Law
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Alan SearsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nadia BourasFaculty of Humanities
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Afshin EllianFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Constant HijzenFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Daan WeggemansFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Maarten JansenFaculty of Archaeology
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Jan Michiel OttoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Edwin BakkerFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Remko OffringaFaculty of Science
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How students launched the Leiden LGBT movement 50 years ago
Four students founded the Leiden Student Working Group on Homosexuality on the day of the Dies Natalis in 1968. This was to be the start of the LBGT+ movement in Leiden, which celebrated its 50-year anniversary this year. What has been achieved and what is the status of emancipation today?
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Pianoconcert Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin
Arts and culture, Pianoconcert
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Becoming an inclusive university
Conference, D&I Event
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Diversity symposium 2021: small steps can increase inclusion
‘Culture change takes time,’ said Vice-Rector Hester Bijl at the closing panel of the University’s Diversity Symposium on 26 January. She talked about the road to a diverse and inclusive university. The symposium provided plenty of concrete examples of small steps that can already be taken.
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Bart Barendregt professor by special appointment
Bart Barendregt has been appointed professor by special appointment per January 2020. “Anthropology of Digital Diversity has the potential to show that there are always multiple directions and different solutions to the challenges the digital transition to us all is.”
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Roos van OostenFaculty of Archaeology
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Alisa van de HaarFaculty of Humanities
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Henk te VeldeFaculty of Humanities
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Bente de LeedeFaculty of Humanities
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Paul van TrigtFaculty of Humanities
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Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities
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Thijs PorckFaculty of Humanities
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decolonization and the challenges of Plurinational State/ Bolivia: Reflexiones en su Bicentenario de independencia, descolonizacion y los desafios del
Lecture
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Book Presentation Consent
Lecture, Studium Generale
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European Day of Languages - Evening of Languages
Festival
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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?