At DTU DEI DAY, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront. The overarching theme this time is Genderdiversity

This is primarily for the DTU DEI Community, which consists of representatives from various departments, units, centers, and relevant networks at DTU.

Until one month before registration will be limited to members only. After that, open registration will be available for everyone at DTU.

The programme on 12 March 2026:

11.00-11.05 Practical and safety moment

11.05-11.10      Welcome and programme introduction by Camilla Rygaard-Hjalsted, Dean of Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Development

11.10-11.30      Updates on DEI from central DTU 

11.30-11.40 Icebreaker

11.40-12.15      Inspirational presentation – Gender and Career in Academia

Nanna Mik-Meyer-  co-author of the book Gender and Career in Academia – Behind the Façade (”Køn og karriere i akademia – bag facaden”)- is a Professor of Sociology at Copenhagen Business School and one of Denmark’s most prominent scholars in organizational studies, power, and gender.

12.15-12.30    Q&A with the presenter 

12.30-12.45    Interview on celebration of the latest achievements on DEI at DTU by Camilla Rygaard-Hjalsted

12.45-12.50 Short exercise

12.50-13.30    Lunch – and networking

13.30-14.30    Workshop “Making It Stick – Turning DEI Insights into Action”

A practical workshop where we explore how the day’s takeaways can live and breathe across DTU. Includes group dialogue and a case-based exercise.

14.30-14.45 Plenary group work

14.45-14.55    Next step – inspirational wall 

14.55-15.00 Closing remarks

If you are not able to be present at the event, you can join the live stream from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. via the QR link below