Erasmus School of Law
Erasmus School of Law

Diversity & Inclusion

Mission

Addressing current issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. That is what the Diversity & Inclusion platform of Erasmus School of Law has been working on with great enthusiasm since 2018. In this way we actively contribute to creating a safe learning and working environment and promoting social justice, which is essentially what our faculty stands for.

The platform makes every effort to embrace and support everyone within the diverse and colorful network of Erasmus School of Law. We do this, among other things, by connecting employees, supporting them, exchanging information and providing advice. Diversity Officer Nina Holvast, together with diverse members of the platform, ensures the implementation of Diversity & Inclusion within Erasmus School of Law.

Initiatives

Equity fund

The ESL Equity Fund offers support to staff with a migration background who are doing or seeking to do PhD research in order to build a scientific career.

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Laial

  • “It feels very special to be a recipient of the ESL Equity Fund. The fund made it possible for me to devote time to research, which I hope will strengthen my path toward joining the academic staff in the future. I am also thankful for the committee members, as they provided valuable advice that helped me consider my next steps.”

Mentor Project

The aim of the mentoring program is to connect first-generation students with experienced professionals from industry or the academic world.

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Elias (bachelor student)

  • "The major advantage of this excellent mentor project is that it allows you to connect with others easily and in a very approachable way. You gain access to professionals in academia, government, and the private sector. People you might not normally have the opportunity to meet so quickly."

Research on diversity in educational materials ESL-bachelors

The aim of this study was to determine whether diversity and equality are present in the educational materials and whether the actors featured in these materials form a reasonably representative reflection of society and the student population.

The aim of this study was to determine whether diversity and equality are present in the educational materials (for example, an equal distribution of male and female characters) and whether the actors featured in these materials form a reasonably representative reflection of society and the student population (by looking at the use of Western and nonWestern names). Finally, the study examined the extent to which the status of these actors is distributed across gender and background. 

The study was first conducted in 2019, after which discussions were held with lecturers to share the results. Two years later, the study was repeated to assess whether any improvements had occurred. 

The findings show that many programmes demonstrate (small) positive changes. In many cases, more female actors are involved in the scenarios, and the actors have more diverse backgrounds. However, this is not true for all subjects, and unfortunately, the differences are generally marginal. 

The Diversity Platform will continue to work—together with all lecturers—to make the educational materials more diverse and inclusive, ensuring that the actors involved in the ‘problems’ in the problem-based learning form an accurate reflection of the (student) population. 

Diversity calendar

This calendar, developed by us in 2023, includes holidays of world religions, days of remembrance and awareness in the context of inclusion. Are you missing a holiday or day of remembrance? Please contact us!

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Kompas

What we do

  •  We initiate dialogue between presented diversity-related issues and appropriate actions.
  •  We stimulate and support initiatives.
  •  We inspire to take action.
  •  We highlight diversity and inclusion related issues.
  • We provide solicited and unsolicited advice on diversity and inclusion matters

Networks

Women@ESL

Since 2021 Women@ESL is the network for all female employees of Erasmus School of Law which has the goal to strengthen the female community and engage in gender-balance and diversity related topics.

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Netwerk plaatje

We enjoy and often work together with

  • The board of Erasmus School of Law
  • Scientific and support staff
  • Students and study associations
  • Women@ESL
  • The IDEA Center
  • Bridges Network Foundation
  • Marketing, Communication & Relations (CMR)

Want to build a just future with us?

We would like to have a cup of coffee with you to hear from you what you notice, where you see opportunities and/or improvements.

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