Diversity & Inclusivity
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 D&I 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 hiring a student assistant: apply by 21 September!
We're looking for an enthusiastic, proactive student to help support our office. Your tasks will include planning and creating social media content, assisting with events, updating webpages (English & Dutch) and more. The role is 8–10 hours per week, starting 1 October 2025 (negotiable). We offer flexibility around your studies and a supportive working environment.
If you're a UM student with strong organisational skills, a talent for content creation, and an affinity for tools like Canva and MS Office, we'd love to hear from you! Apply by Sunday, 21 September, 23:59.
Watch our video
The video below gives an insight into what Diversity and Inclusivity stands for at Maastricht University and how you can get involved to support, listen and make a difference.
D&I Related Organisations
Check out who's involved in our D&I community!
In the spotlight: UM Pride's Sex and Gender Video explaining sex and gender under the following what, why and how questions.
D&I Education
Do you want to know more about D&I-related topics?
On our D&I Education webpages you'll find:
Resources & Inspiration
Tools & Workshops
Tips on inclusive language
Sexual & Social Safety
Do you need help regarding sexual safety?
Read more about Sexual safety at UM
In case you experience any kind of inappropriate behaviour, find support on Social Safety for students webpage.
About us
Who is involved on what topic and how can you reach us:
What we do
We are determined to foster an environment in which everyone feels welcome and valued. Read what we do to achieve this.
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
Advisory Council Diversity & Inclusivity is looking for a new Student member from FHML!
- Students
Are you interested in thinking about accessibility facilities in our university?
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.
Statement of D&I Office
Hate at UM is never tolerated!
At the D&I Office we stand together against any (cyber-)hate in our community. Read our letter!