It is officially the first week of 2025! As we settle back into our routines and shake off the January blues, let’s take a moment to look back on our successes over the past year. For WIQD, 2024 was our best year yet! Not only did we grow as an organization and create impact, but
At WIQD, we believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are essential to driving innovation and progress in quantum. That’s why we’re happy to announce our new partnership with Diversity in Quantum (DiviQ)! Together, our goal is to build a more inclusive quantum ecosystem, attracting and retaining talent from underrepresented groups and fostering equity in
Today we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this day, we reflect on the importance of creating inclusive workplaces. With over one billion people worldwide living with a disability, it's time to acknowledge that inclusion is not just an ideal—it’s a necessity. Yet, 80% of people with disabilities globally do not have
Did you know that 28% of LGBT+ people and 20% of trans people have at some point considered leaving their jobs because of a hostile workplace or discrimination? (rcs.org) Or that gay and bisexual students are less likely to follow an academic career? (rcs.rog) Today, on the International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM, we
Last weekend, we organised a visit to the Dutch Design Week (DDW), which proved to be an eye-opening experience for all of us. The event showcased the impressive collaborations between scientists, designers, and artists. One of the standout exhibits for us was from the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute, where our very own OC member, Yuri,
“Stories of us are meaningless without context” In our most recent Inspirational Talk, Ghazaleh Ghobadi reflected on her inspiring personal and career journey from Iran to the Netherlands, from being a medical physicist to becoming a professional storyteller. Mathematics Are For Girls Ghazaleh was born and brought up in Iran to a mother who
First Tuesday in October marks Diversity Day in the Netherlands. Today, we celebrate the diversity of the Dutch society under the motto "Diversity Enriches" by actively encouraging everyone to appreciate the differences and to embrace and use everyone’s unique talents. By fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, we create a more vibrant, innovative, and productive society.
As part of the QuantERA strategic conference, WIQD organized a panel session on Empowering Women in Quantum. Moderated by Caiseal Beardow (PhD Candidate & Creative Technologist, TU Delft), the discussion included Elisabeth Giacobino (QuantERA Expert, Sorbonne University), Servaas Kokkelmans (Professor at the TU/e, Director of the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven QT/e), Judith
