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Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality Plan

Why are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion important?

Diversity in the workplace supports higher productivity and brings broader perspectives, while equity and inclusion contribute to a positive work environment where people feel safe, valued, and heard. Together, DEI encourages the exchange of ideas, reduces tunnel vision, and supports better decision-making. Investing in DEI also leads to tangible organizational benefits, such as reduced attrition and absenteeism, faster and more cost-effective recruitment, and positive contributions to overall performance. What’s not to like?

Vision of NSCR on DEI

The NSCR has the mission to conduct excellent and fundamental science that drives and simultaneously impacts society. Part of this is promoting an inclusive science culture with an eye for diversity. Diversity in the composition of the staff fosters a variety of arguments and leads to inspiration, creativity, and innovation. The added value is seen in the joint effort of people with different expertise and a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

As an organization NSCR aims to structurally create and ensure the conditions for an inclusive culture, in such a way that employees can develop and utilize different talents. The management and MT endorse the objectives of this plan and will strive for proper implementation.

What does the DEI committee of NSCR do?

The DEI committee was established in 2025 and is currently developing its strategy and activities. Ongoing initiatives include organizing workshops, raising awareness, celebrating cultural and awareness days, and improving the visibility and accessibility of DEI-related initiatives for employees.

For questions, send an email to dei@nscr.nl.

Activities

  • Thursday 5 March 2026 – Symposium Equal Ground: Women’s Rights in Health, Work, and Science
  • April 14, 2026, 16:00 – Women+ERG meeting, followed by drinks. Topic: Allyship
  • July 14, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG outdoor lunch meeting. Get to know each other and meet
  • October 13, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG lunch meeting. Topic: Balancing private life and work
  • November 10, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG online lunch meeting

 

Past Events

  • January 13, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG lunch meeting. Topic: Career: sharing experiences and tips
  • December 8, 2025, 11:30 – Coffee pitch at NSCR. Topic: DEI at NSCR and a Menti meter
  • November 27, 2025 – Workshop for DEI teams and ERG Coordinators: how to deal with resistance
  • November 13, 2025 – Symposium: Discussing social safety
    Flyer voor het symposium in gesprek over sociale veiligheid
  • October 11, 2025 – Coming Out Day. Four posters were displayed in the windows of NSCR around October 11 (see photo)

    Posters voor Coming Out Dag 2025 bij NSCR
    Posters voor Coming Out Dag 2025 bij NSCR
  • Summer 2025 – Design competition. This summer, the NWO-I ERG (Employee Resource Group) Neurodiversity organized a button design competition with the theme ‘How does my brain feel today?’ See the latest DIG news

    Een Neurodiversiteit illustratie op een button - ontwerpwedstrijd vanuit NWO-I ERG Employee Resource Group - Hoe voelt mijn brein vandaag?
    An illustration on a button about ‘How does my brain feel today?’ – Participation in the neurodiversity design competition from NWO-I ERG Employee Resource Group

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Questions?

Do you have questions about the Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality Plan?
Please send an email to dei@nscr.nl