Spotlight

'They talk of an inclusive and international university, but that is not the reality I have experienced'

After a recent traumatic event, Rupsa Basu, PhD candidate at the University of Twente, decided to speak up about exclusion and discrimination that she has experienced on campus and beyond. Here is her story, in her own words. ‘I know other international PhDs have similar experiences but they are afraid to speak up.’
Opinion

Inclusion or gender discrimination?

In his opinion piece, visiting postdoc Ignaas Jimidar questions positive discrimination in UT vacancies. 'Are these statements essential to encourage women to apply? How do they reflect on the women who are appointed for these positions? Do they always feel at home and included after the appointment?'

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