New Diversity & Inclusion Office

The office was opened by Rector Magnificus Prof. Huib Pols, who over the last few years has been committed to the development of a diverse and inclusive university. He brought about a significant shift in the way diversity was approached at the university; he didn’t see it as a problem, he focused on the positives and added value, says Hanneke Takkenberg, Chief Diversity Officer at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Pop in for a visit!
The new office is located in the Erasmus Building next to the aula, in room AB-47, and is more visible than ever at this unique location. Students and employees are therefore more than welcome to share their ideas with the D&I Office or to simply drop by for a chat about diversity and inclusion.

The office is committed to tackling various aspects of diversity and inclusion at our university, namely:

• creating an inclusive educational experience for all students;
• attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce;
• integrating and embedding diversity in our research practices.

The opening was celebrated with snacks and drinks. The D&I Office also presented the rector with a nice gift as a thank you for all his work, since he is stepping down from the position of Rector Magnificus of Erasmus University due to retirement.