Diversity Lunch

EDLAB’s Diversity Lunch

What is EDLAB’s Diversity Lunch? It’s a relaxed, interactive session where colleagues come together over lunch to exchange ideas and explore how small, practical choices can make a meaningful difference in creating inclusive classrooms. Lunch is included and provided by EDLAB.

In this first edition, we focus on what diversity and inclusion look like in everyday teaching. We’ll reflect on how to make our learning environments more accessible and welcoming for all students, including those with visible and invisible disabilities, chronic conditions, or neurodivergence.

This session is organised in collaboration with students from UnliMited, a student-led network at Maastricht University. During the session, these students will share their own real-life experiences, both positive and challenging, offering honest insights into what helps them feel included, supported and able to thrive and where barriers still exist.

Through small group discussions focused on real-life scenarios, we’ll explore questions such as: What does inclusion mean in practice? What barriers might students experience? And what simple, realistic actions can we take in our own teaching?

No prior experience with the topic is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to exchange ideas. Whether you’re new to inclusion or already working on it, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives and practical ideas you can immediately apply.

Where: EDLAB, Tapijnkazerne 23 (Building X)

When:  Thursday 4 June, 12.00-13.30

Activity full or can’t make this date? Then sign up for the waiting list and we’ll let you know as soon as this event is scheduled again.

Accessibility
At EDLAB, we strive to make our activities as accessible as possible and do our best to make accommodations when possible. You will have the opportunity to indicate any accessibility requirements after registration.

Note about the costs
EDLAB is currently offering all professional development activities free of charge. Please note however that we have paid to develop and offer this session together with the trainers, so if you sign up but cannot attend, we would greatly appreciate it if you could give us at least 5 days’ notice so that we can advertise your spot to others who may be interested. Cancellation without at least 5 days’ notice or failure to show up may result in your department being charged the full cost price.

EDLAB reserves the right to postpone this event should a minimum of 6 participants not be reached.