1 April 2025
On 1 April, we will organise the Diversity & Inclusion Policy Day at the University of Antwerp. During this day, policymakers, students and staff will discuss the future of diversity and inclusion within our university. We will present the new D&I policy plan and create a space for dialogue and action.
Programme:
The program consists of two parts for which you can register separately. The event will be held in English.
Part 1: Testimonials & Roundtable Discussions
Would you like to reflect on or provide input on diversity topics from your personal or professional expertise? Then we invite you to participate in the first part of the day. In smaller groups, we will delve deeper into the university's D&I policy.
- 11:30 – 12:15: Lunch and networking session
- 12:15 – 14:00: Testimonials from students, PhD researchers, and staff, followed by interactive roundtable discussions
During the roundtable discussions, you will explore diversity topics based on your personal experiences or professional expertise. You can choose from the following themes:
- Ethnic-cultural
- Socio-economic
- Philosophical or religious beliefs
- Disability
- SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics)
Part 2: Keynote & Panel Discussion
Are you interested in listening to inspiring insights? Then feel free to join the second part of the day.
14:00 – 15:00: Presentation of the new policy plan & Keynote by Prof. Orhan Agirdan.
Prof. Agirdag, a leading educational sociologist at KU Leuven, will share his vision on diversity and inclusion in higher education, with a focus on educational inequality, multilingualism, and diversity.15:00 – 17:00: Panel Discussion
Policymakers, students, and experts from UAntwerpen will discuss the future of Diversity and Inclusion at our university.17:00 – 18:30: Reception & Networking Session
The day will conclude with a festive reception, where you can exchange ideas with colleagues in an informal setting.
Registration
Would you like to contribute to the future of Diversity and Inclusion at UAntwerpen? Registrations will open soon. You can register separately for Part 1 and/or Part 2.
For the latest updates and the full program, keep an eye on this webpage.