The university is made up of a wide variety of people. Diversity at the university means recognizing all people - regardless of gender, religion and ideology or educational background, ethnic origin, age, health, disability, family background and caring responsibilities or sexual identities - and valuing their individuality so that they can research, learn and work together free from discrimination. As Diversity Officers (formerly Equal Opportunities Officers), we see it as our task to support this goal.

In particular, this involves recognizing diversity as a valuable element of daily interaction and breaking down existing barriers and inequalities. By turning our attention to diversity and variety, we broaden our view of valuing everyone and thus implementing equal opportunities and an open university culture.

What we offer:

• Individual advice on issues relating to equality and diversity
• Intervention in cases of sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination
• Events on topics relating to equality and diversity

We are obliged to maintain confidentiality and are not bound by instructions (e.g. independent of our superiors). You can therefore contact us at any time with your concerns in confidence - regardless of whether the incident took place on or off campus. Contacting us will not have any negative impact on your situation. We will then discuss with you which interventions are appropriate and how much publicity the situation requires.