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EUTOPIA Diversity and Inclusion Month 2025


EUTOPIA proudly recognises November 2025 as Inclusion Month across all its partner universities. Inclusion stands as one of EUTOPIA’s fundamental values, and annually the alliance dedicates a month to activities promoting diversity and inclusivity. Throughout the month, events and activities will be organised to bring together students and staff from all campuses. This annual observance highlights EUTOPIA’s commitment to openness and inclusion and provides an opportunity for its members to showcase their ongoing efforts and broaden perspectives regarding these essential principles.
 
 
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Vrije Universiteit Brussel

EUTOPIA DAY webinar: Open Science and Research Data Management for Inclusion  

Overview:
What does inclusion mean in the context of Open Science and Research Data Management? In this interactive session, we are going to explore many different aspects of inclusion (financial, geographic, gender-based, etc.). We will also delve deeper into the role of transparency and reproducibility in boosting inclusion.  Webinar delivered by Özgün Ünver (VUB) .
 
Details:

  • Monday, November 10 
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT+1 
  • Online event. Register here

 EUTOPIA DAY Lunchtime Inspiration Session: Inclusion in working with citizens  

Overview:
Involving citizens in scientific research processes holds great promise for more democratic, responsive, and impactful outcomes. However, making participation truly inclusive is not always easy. Certain voices often remain unheard, and structural barriers can limit who gets to take part.  
 
In this session, you will become acquainted with some useful tools, developed in international projects to foster greater inclusion in citizen science and citizen engagement.  
 
Details:

  • Panel discussion, moderated by Floor Keersmaekers (VUB), featuring Carina Veeckman (VUB), Franz-Ferdinand Rothe (U. Ghent), and Margaret Gold (U. Leiden)
  • Monday, November 10
  • 13:00 - 14:00 PM GMT+1 
  • Online event. Register here
Technische Universität Dresden

Diversity Days 2025

From November 24 to 28, the TUD's Diversity Days 2025 will be dedicated to the theme "Origin shapes - diversity moves!".

Call for Participation: English-language contributions are explicitly welcome – whether in the form of workshops, lectures, or interactive sessions. Existing projects and initiatives that align with the theme are also very much encouraged.

If you or colleagues at EUTOPIA are interested, contributions can be submitted via email to diversity.management@tu-dresden.de with the subject line “Contribution to the Diversity Days 2025”.

Every initiative counts! Alongside new ideas, we also welcome established programmes or ongoing projects that align with the theme.

Please include:

  • Title of the event
  • Format (e.g. hands-on activity, workshop, lecture)
  • Short description (max. 300 words)
  • Date/time (24–28 November 2025)

This year's Diversity Days will focus on the question of how the diverse dimensions of origin influence our coexistence. The aim is to understand, discuss and shed light on the diversity of origin.

For one week, a varied programme of interactive activities, inspiring lectures and workshops and much more will shed light on the many dimensions of origin.

See the full programme on the TUD website. 

CY Cergy Paris University

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

We will be organising several activities around the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. On 27 November, we’ll hold an open forum theatre session for both students and staff, exploring experiences and collective responses to gender-based and sexual violence (VSS).

We’ll also welcome an association leading a creative writing workshop on the same theme, offering a space for expression and reflection. In addition, our Sports Department will run a self-defence workshop to promote empowerment and prevention, and our Student Health Service will be present with psychologists and a nurse to present the support resources available to our community.

University of Ljubljana

7–8 November 2025: The Resisting Force of Social Work: Current Reflections in Critical and Historical Perspective.
More about the conference in the call.

10 November 2025: EUTOPIA Day 2025. Activities will highlight how EUTOPIA is opening access, valuing diversity, and nurturing a shared European identity. Events will take multiple forms — workshops, debates, student-led exchanges, fairs, and digital showcases — all reflecting the alliance’s commitment to accessible and sustainable collaboration. Focus areas include:

  • Connected Communities that foster student-centred and inclusive education.
  • Cross-campus cooperation through opportunities like TeamWork, Young Leaders Academy, and Innovation Challenges, which make mobility and international experiences more diverse and accessible.
  • Digital inclusion, examining how technology can bridge inequalities while supporting internationalisation at home.
  • Best practices in belonging, from interdisciplinary projects to inclusive institutional policies inspired by EUTOPIA values.

 12 November 2025, at 16.00: The Art of Relaxation and Mental Preparation for Success: Practical Workshop.
The workshop will present in practice some of the contents of the first module "Strategies for successful mental preparation for implementation". Students will learn the basic techniques of relaxation and rules for successfully presenting or visualising a successful performance, competition, exam or other personal experiences. More information and registration is available via the POPR system.

18 November 2025, at 17.00: Equity & Inclusion & General Knowledge Quiz.
Students will be able to take part in an evening of fun and answer questions ranging from pop culture and history to questions that encourage reflection on diversity and inclusion – in the spirit of EUTOPIA's Inclusion Month in November – the quiz will cover it all!

25 November 2025, at 14.00: How to Successfully Learn and Manage Your Time?
During the workshop, participants will gain insight on how to plan learning, prepare good notes, and what are the other strategies to make the exam period less stressful and more successful.
 
EUTOPIA Day also addresses a number of topics within the area of inclusion and what EUTOPIA brings to the table for University of Ljubljana's inclusion and diversity culture on campus.

NOVA University Lisbon

ULEAD4ALL Webinar: Key Lessons and the Future of Inclusive Leadership

Date: November 4th, 11:00 am-12:00 pm CET. 

What we’ll do: 

  • Learn how the ULEAD4ALL project implemented a dual-track training and mentorship programme to Enable current leaders as EDI changemakers and Empower aspiring leaders from underrepresented groups.
  • Mentor Insights: We will feature key contributions from one of our trainers , showcasing how personalised guidance accelerates career ambitions and institutional change.
  • Conclusion & Lessons Learned: Draw key conclusions from our research and practical pilot programmes. Hear firsthand about the lessons learned regarding systemic barriers, necessary institutional support, and how to build a lasting European vision for truly inclusive academic leadership.

Some useful links: 


Diversity and Inclusion Month at NOVA

Check out the wide range of activities that NOVA has planned throughout the month of November.
 
On 10 November, EUTOPIA Day, NOVA’s Equality and Inclusion Office will hold the workshop “Conversations With Gestures” – a Portuguese Sign Language awareness initiative – and a roundtable of the Inclusive Community Forum at the NOVA School of Business and Economics.
University of Warwick

One World Warwick

The One World Warwick festival is an annual event during the month of November, celebrating Warwick’s global community, impact, connections and opportunities. This year the festival coincides with Warwick’s 60th anniversary. 



Social Inclusion Annual Report

Our fourth Social Inclusion Annual Report highlights the work that has been taking place across the University in the last year, and how it is helping us to meet our Social Inclusion Strategy objectives to increase diversity, develop an inclusive culture, and become leaders in social inclusion. 

We are working with colleagues across the University to close gaps, embed inclusion into decision-making, and ensure Warwick reflects the diversity, talent, and potential of our whole community.

Past Events:
 

EUTOPIA Inclusion Month 2024

EUTOPIA Inclusion Month 2023

EUTOPIA Inclusion and Diversity Week 2022

An Expert Seminar on Inclusion 2021

Seminar on Digital Inclusion 2020