Diversity, Equity and Inclusion+
Maastricht University, the European university in The Netherlands, is committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. As a European university with a global outlook, we are aware and proud that our strength lies in diversity. We strive to go well beyond quotas and compliance: we are determined to foster an environment in which everyone feels welcome and valued.
Being a sustainable and caring university is therefore also the foundation of UM's Strategic Programme 2022-2026.
We strive to include staff and students from all walks of life to participate in the wonderful community at UM. From guest speaker events to long-term projects funded by the DEI Grants, there is always something you can get involved with and join in. As a family-friendly university, we aim to facilitate study and career for students and staff with caring responsibilities.
Check out our website and get in touch if you want to be involved or have questions or suggestions: diversity@maastrichtuniversity.nl
We’re changing our name to DEI+!
The Diversity & Inclusivity Office is now the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion+ Office (DEI+). Our new name reflects our commitment to equity and the integration of the Sexual Safety Programme Team into our office. You may still see our old name in some places while we update our website. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Watch our video
The video below gives insights into what Diversity, Equity and Inclusion stands for at Maastricht University and how you can get involved to support, listen and make a difference.
DEI-related organisations
Check out who's involved in our DEI community!
In the spotlight: UM Pride's Sex and Gender Video explains sex and gender under the following what, why and how questions.
DEI Education
Want to learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion?
Visit our DEI Education webpages for:
- Resources & inspiration
- Tools & workshops
- Tips on inclusive language
Sexual & social safety
Visit Sexual safety at UM to explore available support options and to learn about Green Dot, our bystander intervention training that helps prevent sexual violence.
For other types of undesirable behaviour, you can find support on the Social Safety for students webpage.
About us
Find out who in our office works on each topic and how you can get in touch.
What we do
We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. Learn more about what we do to make this happen.
Interesting links
News
UnliMited-Staff Group on UMployee!
- Human interest
- UM news
Reflections on the Keti Koti Dialogue Table at UM
On 1 October, the Keti Koti Tafel foundation, OmniUM and D&I Office organised the first ever UM Keti Koti Dialogue Table.
QueerCon – the 1st edition
QueerCon Maastricht brings together an interdisciplinary, intergenerational, and international group of scholars on 1 and 2 July in order
Map of facilities at UM locations
Click on the green button to open the map to see at which UM location you will find the following facilities:
- all-gender toilets
- accessible toilets
- lactation- and resting rooms
- baby-changing facilities
All-inclusive
#itseverywhere – students against discrimination
Amnesty International Maastricht Students organise an online campaign and a pop-up living room to discuss discrimination
Diverse or divided: student inclusivity in tutorial groups
Mathijs Van Peteghem, assistant professor at the School of Business and Economics, looks student inclusivity in tutorial groups - how can we navigate the potential pitfalls of the diversity in the International Classroom?
What is a diversity officer - and why?
UM's first ever Diversity Officer, Constance Sommerey, explains (and defends) her position...
Diversity Day 8 March: age and consent
A look back on UM's first Diversity Day: lively discussions and thought-provoking presentations on the topics of sexual harassment and the meaning of consent and how UM can become an Age-Friendly University
May the best (wo)man win
Isabella Grabner, a member of the newly established UM Advisory Council on Diversity, talks about her research on performance measurement and implicit bias in academia.
