About us

SEIN conducts fundamental and applied research on diversity, (in)equality, identity and inclusion. Diversity refers to the socio-demographic characteristics which determine the social position of individuals and groups, such as gender, ethnicity (descent, culture, language and religion), class, age and impairments. The terms inequality and inclusion refer to the unbalanced power relations and social exclusion mechanisms involving identity and identity differences.

The research of SEIN covers the economic, social and ethical dimensions of diversity. SEIN also supports actions that promote equality and inclusion.

Lecturers

Prof. dr. Koen Van Laer

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Associate professor

Prof. dr. Eline Jammaers

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Assistant professor

Researchers

Charlotte Vermeijen

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PhD student

Research area: Religious inequality in the workplace, using the frameworks of (political) secularism and racial capitalism

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6995-6467

Anouk Sap

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PhD Student

Research area: Organizational space, inclusion, disability studies

Lille Dumortier

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PhD Student

Research area: Animal Organisation Studies, specifically exploring the role of working farm animals

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6701-1532

Jessica Fiorelli

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PhD Student

Research area: I work on inclusion in science and technology organisations, applying an intersectional approach

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3322-0139

Tim Gielens

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PhD Student

Research area: A sustainability approach to Human Resources Management in the context of contemporary labor market dynamics.

Laura Engels

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Researcher

Research area: I work on a research project aiming to dismantle organizational barriers and create sustainable employment opportunities for people outside the labour force.

Educational Staff

Tine Vandendriessche

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Teaching assistant

Pauline Vanheusden

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Teaching assistant

Joke Opdenacker

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Lecturer

Education areas: psychology, group dynamics and communication skills

Contact

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Location
Hasselt University Campus Diepenbeek - Agoralaan Gebouw D