14 January 2025
When Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) Sharda Nandram arrived in the Netherlands from Suriname as a young student, she found herself in the lecture halls within days. She found not only knowledge but also connection and depth.
Now, as CDO, she is committed to strengthening diversity and different perspectives within Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In this conversation, she shares how the past year impacted her and why truly listening is essential: “What happens in the world is felt here on campus as well. It shows how interconnected we are and presents us with the challenge: how do we face this together?” Read the full interview.