Tag Archives: inclusivity

Patients as Partners® Europe Announces the Launch of 8th Annual Meeting with 2024 Keynotes and Topics

(IN BRIEF) The Conference Forum announced the launch of the 8th annual Patients as Partners® Europe meeting, scheduled for May 14-15, 2024, at Plaisterers’ Hall in London, England. This event brings together pharma R&D and patient advocacy to discuss patient … Read the full press release

EU Private Sector Women Launch Network to Drive Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) In a proactive move towards advancing the green transition and fostering climate resilience, women leaders from the EU private sector have inaugurated the Women Climate Leaders Network, hosted by the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group). With the … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta Receives Equality Mark for Commitment to Gender Equality and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The Central Bank of Malta has proudly received the Equality Mark from the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE), highlighting the institution’s dedication to fostering a discrimination-free work environment and its commitment to gender equality. With … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Extends Partnership with Esther Vergeer Foundation to Promote Inclusivity in Sports for Children with Disabilities

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has announced an extension of its partnership with the Esther Vergeer Foundation for an additional two years, continuing their joint efforts to enable children with physical disabilities and chronic conditions to engage in sports and experience … Read the full press release

Henkel Promotes Inclusivity with Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a global company, is introducing a pioneering gender-neutral parental leave policy for its 50,000 employees worldwide, starting in 2024. This new initiative offers up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave based on the caregiver’s role … Read the full press release

Global Study by Tech Giants Reveals Workplace Challenges for Neurodivergent Employees and Calls for Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking global study conducted at Colt, Nokia, Samsung, and Vodafone, as part of the #ChangeTheFace Alliance’s efforts to promote diversity and equality in the technology sector, has unveiled significant workplace challenges faced by neurodivergent employees. The research … Read the full press release

CERN Celebrates LGBTQ+ Diversity with Historic Flag-Raising Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, marked a historic moment by raising the Progress Pride flag on its main Esplanade for the first time. This event, coinciding with LGBTQ+ STEM Day, underscores CERN’s commitment to recognizing and … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Business School’s Global Festival Returns with Diverse Program of Fun and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter Business School is set to host its Global Festival, celebrating cultural diversity and inclusivity within the school’s community. Following the success of last year’s festival, this year’s program includes a range of family-friendly activities … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Recognized for Exceptional Internationalization Efforts in Higher Education

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has been awarded the Excellence in Internationalisation honor by the European Association for International Education (EAIE). This prestigious accolade celebrates the university’s exceptional approach to integrating international research and educational opportunities, focusing on addressing societal and … Read the full press release

University of York’s Inclusive Learning Team Receives National Award for Collaborative Excellence in Teaching and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The University of York’s Inclusive Learning team has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) by Advance HE for their value-based approach to inclusive teaching and learning. The team leads and supports projects focused on … Read the full press release

Technology Services Provider SCC Supports CASBA’s Advocacy for Inclusion of Learning Disabilities

(IN BRIEF) SCC, a leading technology services provider, has partnered with CASBA, a Birmingham-based charity that supports individuals with learning disabilities. As part of their commitment to inclusivity, SCC has provided a grant of £1,000 and donated IT equipment to … Read the full press release

Experian North America Recognized for Inclusivity, Equity, and Innovation in Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For List

(IN BRIEF) Experian North America has been named by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2023, marking the fourth consecutive year of the company’s inclusion on the list. The recognition reflects Experian’s inclusive and … Read the full press release

University of Twente alumna Henrieke Veger-van den Berg awarded the nineteenth Marina van Damme scholarship

(PRESS RELEASE) ENSCHEDE, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Twente, a Enschede, NL based public technical university, has announced that the nineteenth Marina van Damme scholarship will be awarded to Henrieke Veger-van den Berg in a selection of 17 candidates … Read the full press release