DEWIS Workshop and 2024 Award Ceremony

Be the change you want to see: How being authentic can improve academic culture at TU Delft

On 14 January 2025, from 14:30 to 21:00, DEWIS is organising the workshop "Be the change you want to see: How being authentic can improve academic culture at TU Delft" at the Art Centre Delft. This interactive event, followed by the DEWIS Award ceremony and a networking dinner, will explore how authenticity can transform the academic culture at TU Delft. 

Led by Prof. Belle Derks and Dr. Jenny Veldman, experts in social and organisational psychology at Utrecht University, the workshop will challenge the the belief that this culture is fixed and widely accepted, a phenomenon known as 'pluralistic ignorance', address issues such as exclusion and offer new perspectives on how to create an inclusive academic environment where everyone feels they belong. 

Academics are invited to reflect on the type of academic they want to be and how they can authentically express themselves at work. Participants learn about the potential of diversity in a group, discover their potential role in organisational change and develop their role as ‘agents of change’.

We are honoured to have the TU Delft Executive Board in attendance and encourage all academics to join us. 

Programme

14:00 - 14:30 | Walk-In with Coffee and Tea
Arrive early, enjoy a warm drink, and take the opportunity to network with fellow participants before the session begins.

14:30 - 15:10 | Lecture by Prof. Dr. Belle Derks
Belle Derks will provide a lecture on the current challenges in academia, discussing the current academic work climate and opportunities for change and including issues like pluralistic ignorance, the lack of fit, and the importance of authenticity in academic work.

15:10 - 16:10 | Interactive Workshop
Academics will discuss their role in academia and opportunities for being agents of change. This hands-on workshop brings academics together to reflect on their personal experiences and discuss how to create a more authentic and inclusive academic environment.

16:10 - 16:40 | Reflective Closing Session
Prof. Dr. Belle Derks and Dr. Jenny Veldman will summarize the key lessons learned from the afternoon and discuss ways to keep driving change in academic culture.

16:40 – 17.00 I DEWIS Award Ceremony
Dr Laura Marchal Crespo will introduce the DEWIS Award. Afterwards the winner of the DEWIS Award 2024 will be announced by Prof. Hans Hellendoorn.

17:00 – 21.00 I Drinks and networking dinner