We wish to be an inclusive and accessible university of applied sciences and we want to make sure that every student and staff member feels at home.
Within the HU, we are working together to build an inclusive university where all students and staff, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, age, skin colour, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic background, feel at home. Students are equipped to function in an increasingly diverse labour market and society. In 2020, the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group was established, consisting of HU staff and students. The working group, together with the Diversity Officer and the Diversity and Inclusion network, is committed to advancing diversity policies and activities within the HU. Within the HU community, the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group focuses on three themes: cultural diversity, studying and working with disabilities and LGBTQ+.
Diversity brings us new ideas
We wish to be a community, a meeting point that creates space for talent and growth, a space in which everyone feels seen and at home. We consider diversity to be a great asset. It brings us new ideas, exciting discussions, surprising perspectives and unexpected solutions. Also to our alumni the HU is a loyal partner, a source of knowledge and a home base. This is why we invest a lot of energy in setting up and contributing to alumni networks and communities.
Student welfare contributes to student success
Education is custom-made. Some students need to be challenged more to study optimally, some need extra support or adjustments. Via HU Helps , students can find all the information they need to successfully complete their study programmes, such as financial or legal assistance, support in top-level sports or peer support when studying with autism.
Read more about the HU Community ambition in our ambition plan HU in 2026
Source: HUOntwikkelt (HUDevelops)