Resources
On this page, you can find a list of helpful resources regarding diversity and inclusion at the UG and beyond.
The Code D&I is a Dutch Code of Conduct for inclusion and diversity, based on the cultural sector.
ENLIGHT Guide to Inclusive and Accessible Activities
ENLIGHT is committed to organizing inclusive and accessible events, in line with European and United Nations policies on equality and social inclusion. As an ENLIGHT university, the UG shares this commitment and recommend this guide to support event organizers in ensuring a fair and supportive experience for all participants.
This flowchart provides an overview of training, policy, support, and connections at the UG with regard to diversity and inclusion topics.
Inclusive Language Style Guide (EN) / Stijlgids Inclusief Taalgebruik (NL)
This style guide provides explanations, tips and tricks on using inclusive language at the University: from the classroom and academic writing to HR and support systems. It covers gender-aware language use, identity-based language, language surrounding ability and disability, and background, nationality, ethnicity and migration. 'False friends' between Dutch and English are also covered, as well as pronoun use.
Pure: research on D&I at the UG
This link provides an overview of all research published in Pure by UG academics that relates to diversity and inclusion topics.
The UG recruitment guide lays out principles for open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment and selection.
There are a number of D&I-related scholarships open to students. These will be added to this page as and when we are made aware of them.
KNAW: Sociale veiligheid in de Nederlandse wetenschap - van papier naar praktijk
The Royal Netherlands Academy for Arts and Sciences has produced this position paper on social safety in the Dutch academic world.
Working with distance to the labor market
A participation job, also called an appointment job, is performed by an employee who is included in the target group register (UWV). The target group register consists of people with a distance to the labor market, for example due to an illness or disability. A diverse group that wants to and can work but sometimes needs support to keep up in the labor market.
Words Matter is a publication by the National Museum of World Cultures, featuring a word list that explores the impact of language in the museum world. It offers insights and alternatives for words with political and social connotations, helping make informed choices in communication and documentation. This publication is relevant not only for museums but also for the education sector.
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