UnliMited-Staff DIGs in!​​​​​​

Monday 17 March 2025 | Law Faculty, Feestzaal

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About the event

Maastricht University is taking a significant step toward disability inclusion with the formation of the Disability Inclusion Group (DIG)—an advisory body created by and for staff with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and neurodivergence.

As an integral part of the UnliMited-Staff network, DIG will collaborate closely with university leadership, offering expert advice that aligns with our needs.

This introductory event, hosted by the UnliMited-Staff network, will provide an opportunity to learn more about DIG’s mission, objectives, and the role it will play within UM.

Programme

13:00-15:30

  • Opening remarks – Professor Dr. Pamela Habibović, Rector of Maastricht University

  • Introduction to DIG – Professor Lisa Waddington, DIG Chair

  • Video message – Professor Paul Harpur, University of Queensland

  • Keynote lecture – Professor Colm O'Cinneide, University College London on best practices in disability inclusion in academia

    short break

  • Q&A and discussion - A chance to engage in conversation, ask questions and discuss next steps for DIG, with:

    • Colm O'Cinneide (UCL)

    • Nieke Guillory (UM)

    • Lisa Waddington (UM)

    • Peter van Ruitenbeek (UM)

    • Netty Bekkers (UM)

  • Moderated by Jeanette Hadaschik (Core team member UnliMited-Staff)

Speakers

Panellists

Location

Law Faculty - Feestzaal (B 1.113)

Bouillonstraat 1-3

6211 LH Maastricht