Shaping Inclusive Minds, Inside and Beyond the Classroom
From lecture hall to workplace — inclusion starts here.
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@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
Young@Workplace Pride Mentorship Program Launches with AI & LGBTIQ+ Insights
Schiphol Plaza, 8 December 2025 – Workplace Pride celebrated an important milestone yesterday with the official kick-off of the very first Young@Workplace Pride Mentorship Program, marked by an inspiring and insightful opening training session. The [...]
Reflecting on a Day of Insight and Connection: LGBTIQ+ Inclusion at Work
On 13 November, the Telders Auditorium at Leiden University became a vibrant hub of learning, dialogue, and connection during a full-day symposium dedicated to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Organized in partnership with Academia@WorkplacePride, the event brought together [...]
A Powerful Kick-Off: Workplace Pride Mentorship Program Launches with Global Participation
Workplace Pride is proud to announce the successful launch of our 2025–2026 Mentorship Program, bringing together an inspiring and diverse group of 57 participants from around the world. Representatives from a wide range of organisations—including [...]
Transgender Awareness Week
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face. [...]
Reflecting on a Day of Insight and Connection: LGBTIQ+ Inclusion at Work
On 13 November, the Telders Auditorium at Leiden University became a vibrant hub of learning, dialogue, and connection during a full-day symposium dedicated to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Organised in partnership with Academia@WorkplacePride, the [...]
The Rainbow Brief: Academic Insights on LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion
As Professor of LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion at Leiden University, Jojanneke van der Toorn works closely with Workplace Pride to bridge academic research and organizational practice. Her latest work offers critical reflections on how organisations can create more [...]
