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Dear All,
<div>The vacation is coming to an end, the new academic year starts soon, and I would like to encourage you to attend the DEI workshop.</div>
<div>A diverse and inclusive work environment is also a productive and healthy work environment.</div>
<div>Your participation in the workshop is an investment in the well-being of the department.</div>
<div>I look forward seeing you on Sept 12 at 11.30- 14.30</div>
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<div>Prof. dr. Johannes F. de Boer<br>
Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy<br>
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam<br>
De Boelelaan 1081<br>
1081 HV Amsterdam<br>
The Netherlands<br>
Phone: +31-20-5987972<br>
Email: j.f.de.boer@vu.nl</div>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">🚨</span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">Don’t miss out!</span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">🚨</span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Secure
your spot today by completing your registration<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><u><span lang="TR" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">ASAP</span></u></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">Plus,
let us know if you have<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><u><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">any food allergies or special dietary needs</span></u></b><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">—we want to make sure everything is perfect
for you!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">🥗</span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">👉</span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrNN_lIL4cNc9PfGHI12oTCpGf1quRcAtU8P2hESAKmMXg8w/viewform" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); text-decoration: underline;">Click
here to register now!</a></b></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><br>
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</span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">Dear PhD students, Postdoctoral researchers, and Principal Investigators,</span></b><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">We would like to remind you about our upcoming Diversity and Inclusion Workshop, tailored for PhDs, Postdocs, and PIs within our department. The workshop will be held at the VU Amsterdam Campus on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>September
12<i>th</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>from 11:30 to 14:30</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and includes a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><u><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">free lunch.</span></u></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">More
information about the location and the lunch items will follow.</span><span lang="TR" style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">These workshops are an integral part of our commitment to enhancing a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equity in our community. We strongly encourage each of you to participate, as these sessions are designed to
foster collaboration and understanding among all department members. Additionally, participation in this workshop will count towards<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><u><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">one ECTS credit for PhD students</span></u></b><u><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">.</span></u><u><span lang="TR" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">The workshop will be led by Selin Yağmur and Ana Cassanti from the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);"><a href="https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/mixed-classroom" target="_blank" title="https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/mixed-classroom" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 102);">Mixed
Classroom</span></a></span></b><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">, who will introduce us to the theoretical framework of the Mixed Classroom Educational Model (MCEM). The MCEM serves as a practical tool to help us understand our frame of reference and
become conscious actors in creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive collaborative environment. Through case studies, we will explore and develop practical methods based on the MCEM to address topics regarding group dynamics during meetings, recruitment
of new team members, and fostering an inclusive research culture. <br>
</span><span lang="TR" style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">By the end of this workshop, you will:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span>have practical tools to cultivate a more inclusive and collaborative research environment;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">
<span>create your own roadmap that is appropriate for your professional practices<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">Join us as we work together to make our department a more inclusive, equitable, and supportive community that benefits all its members. Thank you for your commitment to making our department a welcoming and supportive
space for all.</span><span lang="TR" style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">We look forward to your active participation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">Kind regards,</span><span lang="TR" style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><br>
</span><b><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">Physics & Astronomy Department</span></b><span lang="TR" style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><br>
</span><b><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (</span></b><span style="color: rgb(11, 48, 65);"><a href="https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-science/teams/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei-council" target="_blank" title="https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-science/teams/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei-council" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); text-decoration: underline;"><b>DEI</b></a><b>)
Council</b></span></p>
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