On Saturday 9 February, 2019 we celebrate the UN-proclaimed International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2019 in Leiden. At this date, Leiden University, National expert organization on girls/women and science/technology VHTO and NOVA collaborate to organise a festive day for (female) scientists and…
Dear RISE-members, Hereby you are kindly invited to join us for an informal RISE lunch on March 29. Having lunch together is a great opportunity to make some new contacts and get connected with the other female scientists working at…
Hereby we would to bring to your attention that the Leiden University Women's Network Sophia will be organising an interesting lecture on the perception of Female Leadership. Sophia aims to create equal opportunities and promote a better working climate for…
Marieke van den Brink is Full Professor Gender & Diversity at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University. She researches gender and diversity for the 'Nijmeegs Instituut voor Sociaal Cultureel Onderzoek' (NISCO) and provides education for, inter alia, the Bachelor…
Prediction of drug behavior in the brain: from hocus pocus to a mathematical model Despite enormous advances in CNS research, CNS disorders remain the world’s leading cause of disability. This accounts for more hospitalizations and prolonged care than almost all…
On 21 November, the Researchers in Science for Equality (RISE) network will present a symposium for the Faculty of Science with the theme "Science for a Viable Society". The focus of the talks will be on how (fundamental) scientific research…
From diversity to inclusion: How to make the curriculum and learning environment more inclusive The symposium will take place on Wednesday January 22nd, 2020, at the Faculty of Social Science. Many of our teaching programs are attracting a growing…