Diversity month
March is once again Diversity Month at UU, when you can take part in various events. In recent years, researchers and policy staff have put time and energy into themes such as 'what can we do in student recruitment to encourage diversity?' and 'how do you develop a more inclusive curriculum as a teacher?' The accessibility of the university was also a theme.
For diversity month events, see the list below and sign up!
On the 8th of March we will celebrate International Women's Day together with students, staff and alumni of Utrecht University. This year we delve into the theme of how digital tools, such as ChatGPT and automated writing tools, contribute to either inclusion or exclusion in our daily lives, we are also proud to celebrate the impactful work of the ROSANNA Fund.
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Step into the past and join het African and Caribbean Heritage Network and Sporen van slavernij Utrecht on the 'Traces of Slavery Utrecht Tour' 🕊️🌍 Let's explore the rich history of Utrecht together, as we walk through the city and uncover the often undertold stories of slavery.
Join us the afternoon of March 15th (after 17:00) at the city center. The exact location and time will be announced in our monthly newsletter and will be included in the sign-up form once finalised.
Sign up for the tour here!
This marks the second undertaking by het African and Caribbean Heritage Network of this tour during the academic year, and it has proven to be successful once again. Our board gained valuable insights, particularly in areas where much remains unknown about the colonial history of the Netherlands. It is crucial that we continue to educate ourselves and others on this important subject. For more details of the tour, visit their website.
Join the presentation of the Diversity & Inclusion Award 2024 on March 26th at the University Hall (Belle van Zuylenzaal).
The annual Diversity & Inclusion Award is for a student, staff member, or team, who has made a significant contribution for diversity and inclusion at Utrecht University in the past year. The winner will receive the Diversity & Inclusion Award and a sum of €2,500, which can be used for diversity improvement within Utrecht University. During the ceremony, UMCU's first-ever Best Support Award will also be presented. The deadline for submitting a nomination is 16 February 2024. It is therefore still possible to nominate students, employees or teams that devote themselves to increasing diversity and inclusion within Utrecht University.
Programme of the award ceremony
- 14:00 Welcome speech - Brigitte Prieshof - EDI Office programme manager
- 14:05 Laudatio's D&I awards - Leoniek Wijngaards - dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences
- 14:15 D&I Nominees’ speeches
- 14:35 Presentation of the D&I Award
- 14:40 Presentation of 'Best staff award' - Charisma Hehakaya - Assistant Professor
- 14:50 Break and photo opportunity
- 15:00 Drinks
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One Book One Campus is a reading event at Utrecht University which aims to broaden our understanding of the world, our communities, and ourselves through sharing a good book. This year’s selected book is Anton de Kom's We Slaves of Suriname (1934).
As a student or employee of the UU you can order the book with a high discount. In March, there will be various activities as part of One Book One Campus such as meet & read sessions. An overview of the different sessions can be found in the EDI agenda. To conclude One Book One Campus there is an public event with the Dutch Poet Laureate Babs Gons and writer Karin Amatmoekrim in the Neude Library (27 Mar, in Dutch).