Diversity policy of the University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam has various initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion at the university.
Diversity and inclusion
The UvA wants to be a university where everyone feels at home and feels respected. Diversity and inclusion are important core values for us. We recognise that prejudice, discrimination and racism also occur at the UvA and we pursue an active diversity policy to help reduce inequality, remove barriers and create equal opportunities for everyone.
Policies, programmes and communities
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Programmes and training courses
For students and employees who want to develop their career through a mentor- or talent programme, or who want to deepen their knowledge of diversity and inclusion through a workshop. -
Diversity networks
It is important to the UvA that all students and staff feel at home within the university. Communities provide an environment where people can come together and share their experiences. -
Central Diversity Office
The Central Diversity Office, wants you to feel safe and at home at the University of Amsterdam. Read more about our activities on the web pages of the Central Diversity Office.
News
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New figures shed light on diversity of student population
To measure the effectiveness of their diversity policies, six Randstad universities, including the UvA, have joined forces with the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Using new data, they hope to gain an insight ... -
Statement from CDO and Campus Dialogues event
Many of us, our students and staff, are directly or indirectly affected by the horrific events in Gaza and Israel and share the experience of fear, sadness, anger, grief and despair. The Central Diversity Office ... -
How can we break the racial bias in the labour market?
Biases become problematic when they lead to a disadvantage for specific groups, as is currently still the case with ethnic minorities. How can we deal with racial biases and avoid discrimination in the labour market? -
UvA dives into its own colonial history
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) plans to research its own involvement in the Netherlands’ history of colonialism and slavery. The research project will consist of two parts. It will begin with a preliminary study ... -
Extra awareness during the Week against Racism
The annual Week against Racism will take place from 13 to 18 March 2023. During this week, the UvA’s Central Diversity Office (CDO) will put on a programme that addresses the different aspects of racism. The goal of ... -
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: why role models matter
On 11 February, it’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is dedicated to promoting full and equal access to and participation in science for everyone. Role models are an important way to ... -
Preventing sexual violence at universities: Orange The World 2022
‘It makes a huge difference if it is possible to have conversations about social safety and the responsibilities that come with it. That triggers changes at different levels,’ says Gabriella Thompson, co-founder of ... -
Meet your Mentor: 'it gave me the extra push I needed'
The Meet your Mentor programme offers Dutch students with an ethnic minority background a mentor who guides students in the transition to the labour market. 3 participants share their experiences. -
Meet Your Mentor: 'All the different choices can feel overwhelming'
The Meet your Mentor programme offers Dutch students with an ethnic minority background a mentor who guides students in the transition to the labour market. 3 new participants share their expectations of the programme. -
Machiel Keestra appointed new Central Diversity Officer
With effect from 1 February 2022, Machiel Keestra will be the new Central Diversity Officer (CDO) of the University of Amsterdam. -
Four new courses related to diversity offered from 2021-2022
In order to make the curriculum offered by the Faculty of Humanities more diverse, study programmes were asked to develop new courses focusing on the theme of diversity. From the submissions, four new 6-ECTS courses ... -
Seven MacGillavry Fellows appointed
The Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam aims to stimulate increased diversity in its research institutes. For this reason we instituted a special recruitment programme for top level female talent, the ... -
UvA and University of Birmingham intensify collaboration
The Universities of Amsterdam and Birmingham have intensified their collaboration with a strategic partnership. Both universities have worked together for a number of years in the area of staff and student exchange. ...
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