With diversity and inclusion, organisations too often focus only on cosmetic change. ‘Interview bias training alone is not enough’, says Distinguished Professor Judi Mesman. She interviewed 40 people of colour in leadership positions. What can we learn from them? Five…
Last academic year, more women than men were awarded a PhD. The difference was bigger than ever: 182 PhDs. This is mainly thanks to the medical sciences. It happened once before that more women than men completed their PhDs at…
People who are attracted to more than one gender often experience a disadvantage in the workplace and labour market. BI+ Netherlands and Leiden University have explored why that is and how the workplace can be improved for bi+ people. Read…
In recent years, many organisations in the Netherlands have committed to diversity and inclusion policies, focusing on diverse talent in leadership positions. The report Kleur aan de Top discusses the results of the first research into the experiences of people…
Gender inequality persists in STEM fields, hindering the advancement of talented individuals. Despite progress, women face barriers in academic pursuits and leadership roles. A recent commentary in Cell sheds light on the ‘scissor-shaped curve’ and proposes data-driven strategies to address…
How do you achieve the structural change needed for a more inclusive university community? What challenges do female staff face in their careers and what does it take to be a woman in a leadership role? This is what over…
