International Women’s Day: ‘Social Safety for Everyone’

A socially safe study and work environment is important for all students and staff to feel at home and to be able to develop properly. What is a socially safe environment and what can we do at Utrecht University to create a safe environment? On Friday, 6 March 2026, Federica Russo, Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Techno-Science, will discuss social safety with UU experts as part of International Women's Day. After, we celebrate the accomplishments of Rosanna Fund for Women and the scholarships for 2026 will be awarded.

Program

EDI Panel

• 12:30 - Arrival with coffee and tea. Johanna (Westerdijk room)
• 13:00 - Opening speech by Debbie Jaarsma, Dean of Veterinary Medicine
• 13:10 - ' Social Safety for Everyone’ Introduction and moderation: Prof. Federica Russo
• 13:10 - 14:30  Panel with Prof. Rosi Braidotti, Assoc. Prof. Annemarie Horn, Robin Smeets, Policy advisor social safety and Laura Oskam, PhD Candidate.
  14:30 - Break

Rosanna Fund Event

• 15:00 - Welcome and introduction to the ROSANNA Fund for Women by Prof. Anneke Smelik
• 15:15 - Panel discussion with four ROSANNA alumnae
• 15:45 - Awarding of scholarships for 2026
• 16:30 - Lecture by Prof. José van Dijck
• 17:00 - Drinks and snacks.