![]() Zoom has recently made it possible to declare your pronouns too.” ![]() “This update could have been there much sooner, but awareness is growing. People have been declaring their pronouns on social media for some time now, but gender inclusivity isn’t always on the radar of software developers according to Niek. If everyone goes along with it, it becomes less of a thing.” Useful for teachers ![]() Niek – referred to as he/him – says it’s important that cis people state their pronouns as well. According to Niek the latter often refers to English umbrella terms. Now students can choose between she/her, he/him, they/them or ‘other’. Fortunately IT made its way to us so the actual users could be asked which pronouns should be offered.” Assistant Education Coordinator and VU Pride employee Niek Rood: “It was an update of the program. It was the IT department of VU Amsterdam which told the LGBTQIA+ network VU Pride about new possibilities on Canvas. But how are these changes reflected on campus? New VU Students don’t have to choose between male and female during their enrolment for the introduction days anymore and can choose their pronouns on Canvas. Amsterdam Pride’s theme this year was my gender, my pride.
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