Shaping Inclusive Minds, Inside and Beyond the Classroom
From lecture hall to workplace — inclusion starts here.
Academia
@Workplace Pride
About the Academia Community
Academia@Workplace Pride drives LGBTIQ+ inclusion across universities and research institutes. You support staff, faculty, and students so they can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Students matter most.
If you shape an inclusive mindset during their studies, they enter the workforce ready to lead with awareness and respect.
Our Mission
- To contribute to academic and research workplaces in which all staff, students and faculty members belong and can be themselves.
- To acknowledge that Academic and Research organisations work differently than other organisations. Leverage this unique starting point to bring us together.
- Academia@WP contributes to the knowledge generation and dissemination, in coordination with the work of the WP Chair, Jojanneke van der Toorn.
Why It Matters
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Universities shape the next generation of leaders
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Research influences policy, culture, and workplace standards
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Students carry inclusive values into every sector
If you change academia, you change the workforce.
The question is simple:
What kind of leaders do you want entering the world tomorrow?
A new research project sheds light on what it takes to build genuinely inclusive workplaces—and why many organisations still fall short. The research was conducted by Dr. Kshitij Mor under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn, Professor of LGBT+ Workplace Inclusion and Workplace Pride Chair at Leiden University.
Upcoming Academia Events
SAVE THE DATE | 2026 LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
24 November 2026 | 09:00–18:00
Telders Auditorium, Leiden University
Join us for a day celebrating 10 years of the Chair in LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion and the vibrant, growing community of scholars and practitioners advancing research and practice on LGBTIQ+ inclusion at work.
Organized by Prof.dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn in collaboration with Workplace Pride, including Academia@Workplace Pride and POC@Workplace Pride, the symposium will bring together scholars and practitioners to share research, exchange ideas, and explore how research can inform more inclusive workplaces. Parts of the program will also be streamed, making the conversation accessible beyond those attending in person.
The Rainbow Brief
The Rainbow Brief bridges academic research and real-world workplace practice. It translates peer-reviewed studies into clear insights you can apply inside your organisation. Each edition explores one focused topic related to LGBTIQ+ inclusion at work — from SOGI data collection and psychological safety to leadership, bias, identity, and organisational culture.
You face complex questions:
- How do you collect SOGI data responsibly?
- What makes employees feel safe to be out at work?
- How do identity and power shape workplace dynamics?
- How do you sustain inclusion when external pressure increases?
The Rainbow Brief gives you evidence-based answers.
Not theory for theory’s sake.
Research you can use.
Here are the latest Editions
Community Articles
2026 Workplace Pride International Conference: Breakout Session Reports & Presentations
Explore the discussions, insights and practical recommendations from our 2026 International Conference breakout sessions. Across the morning and afternoon breakout sessions, participants explored key challenges, shared experiences and identified practical opportunities for action. Each [...]
When Curiosity Turns Mentorship Into Connection
Register for the 2026/27 Mentorship Programme here A mentorship built on trust, curiosity, and shared growth When Zisis joined the Young Mentorship Program of Workplace Pride, he was looking for guidance from someone with [...]
Finding Your Voice: A Mentorship Built on Safety and Openness
Register for the 2026/27 Mentorship Programme here A mentorship shaped by safety, openness, and finding your voice When Anna joined the Young Workplace Pride Mentorship Program, she was looking for more than career advice. [...]
When Representation Creates a Safe Space to Grow
Register for the 2026/27 Mentorship Programme here A mentorship grounded in safety, representation, and navigating complexity When Ross joined the Young Workplace Pride Mentorship Program, he was looking for guidance on how to better [...]
International Non-Binary People’s Day 2026
Belonging Begins with Everyday Actions Belonging isn't created through a single policy or programme. It is built through everyday interactions—the way we greet one another, the language we use, and the respect we show [...]
University of Oregon Students Explore Workplace Inclusion with Workplace Pride
1 July 2026, Amsterdam, Workplace Pride welcomed a delegation of 13 students from the University of Oregon (United States) as part of their study abroad programme exploring the Netherlands' long-standing commitment to LGBTIQ+ equality. Hosted [...]
