Diversity & Inclusion HR 

WUR Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028 highlights the commitment of WUR to be an inclusive organisation with equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, gender, ability, faith, ideology, sexual orientation, or age. These statement gives direction for an inclusive working and learning environment where different social dimensions of inequality are considered, aligned also with the WUR Gender+ Equality Plan (2024- 2028).    

At WUR we aim to have a working environment that respects people’s differences and values unique experiences, knowledge, and background from everyone. We are aware of the challenges that this entails and the structural problems that still need to be tackled regarding equality, inclusion, and access to opportunities. We aim to increase diversity, considering intersectionality, across all levels and positions of the organization to enable meaningful participation for all.  

In this article you can find some initiatives from Diversity and Inclusion (HR):

WUR D&I Calendar 

The D&I Calendar highlights key dates that encourage an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and included. Attached you can find the PDF version of the D&I Calendar 2026. 

The D&I Calendar 2026 Outlook version can be already added to your personal calendar. The document attached. Add D&I Calendar to Outlook includes a manual with step-by-step instructions on how to do it.   

Please note that while we strive to accommodate various important dates in this calendar, it may not be possible to include all of them.

WUR Language Café 

Come to Impulse Restaurant every first Thursday of the month between 15:00 - 16:00.  
Whether you are starting to learn a new language or working toward fluency, everyone is welcome. You can practice any language of your preference, and you will get the chance to meet new people who are also interested in learning together.

Find information and updates in the D&I Engage Community.

Freedom Tours Wageningen for WUR staff 

Freedom Tours Wageningen is an interactive tour that explores the complexities of freedom through the lens of gender and sexuality. By connecting local history with global struggles, these tours inspire reflection, dialogue, and action to protect and expand freedom in inclusive ways.     

Freedom Tours Wageningen is an initiative co-created by WUR staff, students and Wageningen citizens and supported by the D&I team among other WUR departments and external organizations. Find more information here.  

The Diversity and Inclusion team offers free tours for WUR staff throughout 2025 - 2026. Would you like to take a tour on a different date with your team, department, or a group of colleagues? The D&I team can cover the costs for some of these tours for WUR staff. Please send an email to diversity@wur.nl.

Workshops and Trainings on Diversity and Inclusion 

There are different sessions on the following topics, facilitated by both internal and external facilitators: