Welcome to the website of RISE: Researchers in Science for Equality. RISE is the network for female beta scientists of Leiden University, Faculty of Science. The mission of RISE is to build an inspiring work environment for female scientists, to…
The call for the LNVH Distinguished Women Scientists Fund (DWSF) is open. LNVH has been awarding this travel grant for the past 9 years. LNVH created the travel grant at the request of prof. dr. Anne Cutler, former director of…
Vidi grant for seven researchers from Leiden University Seven researchers from Leiden University have received a Vidi grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO), including Lousie Jawerth from the Faculty of Science. This 800,000-euro grant will enable them to develop their…
When it comes to references in research, women are underrepresented and cited less often than men. If women would be cited equally, however, they would have a higher impact factor. How do you estimate how balanced your references are? It…
Today is International Women’s Day; a day on which we celebrate women’s achievements. We would like to share this short video from the Stockholm Resilience Centre titled “Gender equality in Science: What is Needed?” This video discussses a relevant question…
It’s 2021, but female scientists are still “behind” on their male colleagues. They stop earlier in their scientific career and therefore make it to the top less often. How can this change? See here for the full article in Leiden University’s…
Today at the 446th birthday of Leiden University, Prof. Hester Bijl, has accepted the chain of office. For the first time in the history, Leiden University has a female rector magnificus. Congratulations from RISE! We are looking forward to the…
On February 8, Carel Stolker will step down as Rector Magnificus of Leiden University. Under his leadership in recent years, Leiden University took important steps in the promotion of diversity and inclusivity. As a parting gift, Carel Stolker donated to the “Leiden…