At Leiden University, we aim to create an inclusive and engaged learning and working environment and prepare students to tackle societal challenges when entering diverse workspaces. But are we open and accessible enough? Can persons with a disability fully participate?…
On Friday, February 7, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, the Girls in Science Day will take place. You can look forward to inspiring lectures, a chance to ask questions to the student panel, speed dating with various role…
A significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world. Even though women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are…
There is increasing attention in both science and the media to issues of unwanted behavior and social safety. However, one underexposed topic in this discussion is fieldwork. Every year, in addition to staff members, many students, PhD candidates, and postdocs…
Each year, Leiden University organizes the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture on or around International Women’s Day, March 8. This year the Lecture will be delivered by Maaike Harbers, lector Artificial Intelligence & Society at the knowledge center Creating 010 in Rotterdam.…
International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues that still impact women's advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women's equality. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about…
RISE is pleased to support the visiting lecture by Prof. Dr. Emily A. Carter as part of the Lorentz workshop, Predicting Barriers for Reactions on Metals, taking place at the Lorentz Center of Leiden University from May 26 to May…