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.

See the complete Diversity, Inclusion, and Gender Equality Plan of NSCR

Special areas

The NSCR is located in a shared building complex with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The VU has several special rooms available for students and staff. On the site of the VU more info can be found on  use, access and booking. For questions contact the email of the special rooms or ask the DEI committee of NSCR. The special areas are:

• Quiet space, for whose chronic illness or disability requires them to take an occasional break. Please use the External Service Portal for access. You are granted access to all relaxation rooms for a period of one year by default.
• Attention, the Global Room, is only for VU students and staff.
• Islamic prayer room, is recognizable by the carpet facing the Qibla, a Koran is present in the room and separate washing facilities for men and women are provided in the vestibule.
• Silence room (multifaith room), for attending religious celebrations, meditative meetings, moments of silence, prayer, study meetings and in-depth moments.
• Lactation room, in almost every building on VU campus you’ll find lactation rooms. Please use the External Service Portal. Access to all lactation rooms is granted for a period of one year as standard. Visitors to VU Amsterdam can email frontoffice.fco@vu.nl to request access.

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