As a scientist and diversity officer at Leiden University, Aya Ezawa is involved in the social side of science on a daily basis. Her role is as diversity officer at Leiden University is to translate the University’s ambitions of becoming…
On February 11th it was international day for women and girls in science. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual celebration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access…
For the international day of women & girls in science, the study programmes of astronomy, computer science, mathematics and physics joined forces to show female high school students that a career in science is a great choice. 70 high school…
How do you envision the future of the Faculty of Science? The faculty has started developing a new faculty strategy and they need the input of students and colleagues! During three meetings in February and March, they would like to…
As of May 1st, Gianne Derks will be the new Scientific Director of the Mathematics Institute. Currently, Derks is professor of Mathematics and head of the Mathematics Department at the University of Surrey (UK). Derks succeeds Hermen Jan Hupkes and…
The KNAW young academy made a beginners guide to Dutch academia. Emphasis is put on professional challenges and opportunities. The Young Academy is a dynamic and innovative platform of researchers active in a range of disciplines who have outspoken views…
‘It’s important to critically reflect on the words we use, and how they impact others. Inclusion starts by recognizing that our experiences and perspectives differ, that our own experiences are not universal and that we cannot speak for others.’ –…
