Intercultural Competences: dealing with diverse perspectives in the workplace

Jaleesa Latupeirissa & Janine Geerling

Working with students and colleagues from different cultural backgrounds, educational levels or working styles can be both inspiring and challenging. What seems obvious to you may be completely different to someone else - influenced by unique (cultural) perspectives. How do you turn these differences into a strength? 

In our interactive workshop, you start by recognising and developing your intercultural competences! We will work on strengthening your ability to understand cultural perspectives of students, colleagues and yourself in your work. Whether you want to respond to the growing diversity among students, work more smoothly with colleagues or are curious about how to recognise and use your own cultural glasses - this workshop will help you navigate complex situations with greater confidence and understanding.

Biography

Jaleesa Latupeirissa, MA, works as a project coordinator and researcher at UMC Utrecht, where she focuses on developing and delivering education and training on Intercultural Communication within the faculties of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. With a passion for diversity and inclusion, she conducts research on themes that contribute to a more inclusive working and learning environment. She is committed to creating bridges between people from different backgrounds, with the aim of promoting a more open and accessible environment for all.

Dr. Janine Geerling works as a lecturer and educational developer at the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences. In doing so, she focuses specifically on developing and delivering education aimed at broadening students' perspectives regarding biomedical sciences. Her passion is to train students to become future biomedical professionals who can make a positive and inclusive contribution to both science and society.