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…
During the opening of the academic year, on September 5th, it was announced that Emily Strange has won the Leiden teaching prize. This annual prize is awarded to the best lecturer of the year, following a voting round for students.…
As women’s network at our Faculty we are extremely proud that our founding board member Prof. dr. Martina Vijver will be the first female Scientific Director at our Faculty in over 200 years! Congratulations with this major achievement. You will…
This year’s RISE Award goes to emeritus professor Jetty Kleijn (LIACS). According to the board of RISE, Kleijn has dedicated herself in the past years to gender equality within LIACS and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. It is…
Rose Vossen has been named winner of the Young Star Award 2021. The Life Science and Technology student received the award on Monday from Ewine van Dishoeck, the founder of the award. Vossen wins a cheque for 2,500 euros for…
For the first time in the history of Leiden University, university ceremonies are accompanied by a woman. Last week Tineke Schutte made her debut as a beadle, which means that for the first time in 447 years this position is…
Giving all scientists at the Faculty the same opportunities, that’s what assistant professor Emily Strange stands for. As women face different challenges as scientists, RISE (Researchers in Science for Equality) provides a network and support group for women at the…
This year the theme of International Women’s Day is #breakthebias. Unconscious bias still has major impact on the careers of women in Science, from bias in student evaluations to bias in the attraction and recognition of female talent. Unconscious bias…