FEB Diversity Month 2026

Date and time: Wednesday, 6 May, 12.00-16.30
Location: Duisenberg Plaza 
For: Staff and students

On May 6th, we will organize the International Fair on campus, a large-scale and interactive event celebrating the cultural diversity within the FEB student community.

The event will take place on campus (e.g. Duisenberg Plaza) and will feature multiple stands hosted by students, associations, and international groups. Each stand will represent a different country or culture and may include traditional food, music, clothing, games, or small interactive activities.

The International Fair aims to create an engaging and accessible environment where students can experience and learn about different cultures, while also fostering interaction between Dutch and international students.

With a central location and an open setup, the event is expected to attract a large number of visitors throughout the day.

If you have any questions regarding the event, you can contact m.wiendels@ebfgroningen.nl

No need to sign up, just swing by when you can and enjoy the atmosphere!

Date and time: Tuesday, 12 May, 15.30 - 17.00
Location: 5411.0007 Duisenberg
For: Staff & students

A low-key, inclusive gathering offering peer support in a relaxed setting. Join us for board games (Uno, Codenames, Jenga), snacks, and good company. Mixed teams are encouraged to help people meet new faces. Optional conversation prompt cards will be available on tables.

All are welcome -  no prior connection to the GSA required.

Date and time: Wednesday, 20 May, whole day
Contact:  m.wiendels@ebfgroningen.nl
For: Students

On May 20th, we will organize Faces of Inclusion, an on-campus initiative aimed at highlighting diversity and inclusion within the FEB community.

During this activity, students will be invited to share their perspective on inclusion through a short personal quote. These reflections will be combined with portrait photos taken on campus, resulting in a visual exhibition that showcases the diverse backgrounds and experiences within our faculty.

The exhibition will be displayed in a central location within the Duisenburg Plaza. 

Participation will be low-threshold, as a photographer and interviewer will approach students on campus in the beginning of May.

If you have any questions regarding the event, you can contact m.wiendels@ebfgroningen.nl

Date and time: Wednesday, 21 May, 13:30 - 15:00
Location: 5419.0245 Kapteynborg
For: Staff

This collective check-in brings together mentors and mentees for a shared moment of reflection and exchange. The session offers an opportunity to discuss experiences, share insights, and strengthen connections within the Women in FEB community.

As part of the Women in FEB Mentoring Programme, this event plays an important role in connecting senior and junior staff, supporting professional development, and strengthening networks across the faculty.

Date and time: Monday, 26 May, 19.30 - 21.00
Location: Engle Room 
For: Students & staff
Contact:  Lienja van Eijkern & Lotte Griesheimer (Gemeente Groningen)

This interactive evening lecture is organised in early support of Orange the World and explores the parallels between everyday power dynamics and violence in (romantic) relationships. The session combines a lecture format with interactive elements, and will be delivered in English.

Violence and dependency relationships extend far beyond romantic contexts -  this session invites you to reflect on what these dynamics look like in everyday life, and what you can do at a micro level to make a difference.

Date and time:  Wednesday, 28 May 2026, 11.30 – 13.00
Location: Career Services Room
Audience:  Students (2nd and 3rd year)
Facilitators:  Evelien Wolthuis & Ella Sebamalai

Do you have different explanations about your studies between your uni friend group and ‘ at home’? Would you say you feel you have to prove you’re great at uni because you’re the first to pursue a degree in your family? You’re welcome to engage in an empowering, peer-to-peer networking session for students who are the first in their family to attend university.

This session brings together 2nd and 3rd-year students to reflect on their university journeys, including moments where they may have experienced a sense of disconnection or challenge. Through these reflections, they will share insights on what has supported their success and sense of belonging, or what could be done to better support future students.

The aim is to gather these lived experiences in order to better support and guide incoming first-year students as well as foster community for the years after. The session focuses on community-building, practical experience-sharing, and fostering a supportive network among first generation students.

Date and time:  Wednesday, 28 May 2026, 15.00 – 16.30
Location: 5419.0105 Kapteynborg
Audience:  FEB Lecturers
Contact:  Evelien Wolthuis & Fenna Wolthuis (CS/EQ)

Why do some students hold back from participating, asking questions, or engaging with each other? And why does group work sometimes fall flat, even when you've set it up carefully?

In this interactive 1.5-hour workshop, we explore how collaboration in your classroom - both between you and your students, and among students themselves - shapes engagement and learning. Working with short, recognisable scenarios, you will exchange experiences with colleagues and reflect on your own role as a teacher.

You will gain insight into how your (non-verbal) behaviour and everyday choices influence student participation and sense of belonging, often in subtle but powerful ways. You will leave with practical ideas to create a more active, inclusive learning environment - without adding to your workload.