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Univers: stronger together
Last updated on 24 July 2026

Univers is the network of neurodivergent VU employees (such as those with ADHD, autism or epilepsy) who seek support, have questions, or want to connect.

Neurodivergence can affect your work, and how you connect and interact with your colleagues. This is why Univers has been set up as a support, meeting point and network. All VU employees can participate. We organise informal meetings a few times a year. During these meetings, we can get to know each other better, we can laugh with each other, and exchange tips and advice.

Univers is not just there for fun: if you are struggling with something, you can come to us for a listening ear. And we try to help where we can. We also want to help VU Amsterdam become an (even) better employer for employees with neurodivergence.

We founded Univers in late 2024. Univers's board consists of employees who are themselves neurodivergent in various ways. Want to stay informed? Feel free to email us at univers@vu.nl

Sign up for the intervision here
Come to the Univers get-together

Thursday, 29 September, 16:00, Pop-Up space, O|2 building

Univers - intervision

Next period we will organize Intervision sessions for small groups. During these sessions we will discuss cases that the participants bring in. For example, things you encounter in connection with your neurodivergence. Intention of intervision is that by asking in-depth questions the contributor gains more insight into the case and can take follow-up steps more easily. This is under the guidance of a discussion leader.  

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Are you neurodivergent and a VU employee? You are not alone! Consider that at least 20 per cent of people fall under the heading of 'neurodivergence' in one way or another. That's a percentage to consider, don't you think? Meet colleagues from our community in a casual atmosphere. VU colleagues who care about inclusivity are also welcome! Nothing has to and nothing is required. And don't worry about 'desired drinks behaviour.' We expect nothing from you but to be yourself. Everyone is welcome!

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Univers team

Our team is here for all VU employees who have questions about neurodiversity (such as ADHD, autism, epilepsy). Feel free to contact us for info!

Gaby den Held

Chair, Staff member Info Point Studying with a disability (SMF)

Rain Bleie

Diversity Officer

Jefri Tangkau

Secretary, Web editor general

Marina Friedrich

University lecturer in Econometrics and Data Science

Tessa van Nieuwenhuijsen

Management/Office assistant Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Contact Univers

Feel free to write us a message.

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