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Here you can find archived all news regarding diversity.
New sports programme 'GemeinsamAktiv'
In cooperation with the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit, University Sports is introducing a new buddy programme for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
‘Gender Studies’ certificate for students
The Faculty of Catholic Theology is launching an interdisciplinary certificate that enables students to specialise in the field of gender studies
The University of Bonn celebrates the Diversity Days for the third time
To mark the German Diversity Day, the Vice Rectorate for Equal Opportunity and Diversity, together with the unit of the same name, organised the third Diversity Days at the University of Bonn. A varied program on diversity took place over two days. Day 1 on 22 May 2024 was dedicated to the topic "Language Connects" and Day 2 on 23 May 2024 focused on "Women Empowering STEM".
Media campaign "Making diversity visible and audible" launches
Over the coming weeks, we will shine a spotlight on the topic of diversity at the University of Bonn. On university platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and the university podcast ‘forsch gelesen’, you can expect inspiring videos and podcasts to pique your curiosity.
You can expect fascinating insights on these and other topics! You can find all the videos and podcasts on this page. To make sure you don't miss any highlights, we'll keep you up to date with regular Instagram stories!
Impression of the workshop discussion "Gender Equality"
Representatives from all status groups at the University of Bonn took part in the "Gender Equality" workshop to discuss various facets, their own perspectives and ideas for potential changes at the University of Bonn in the area of "Gender Equality" using the World Café method in different constellations.
Impressions of the workshop discussion "Family friendliness"
Representatives from all status groups at the University of Bonn took part in the "Family friendliness" workshop to discuss various facets, their own perspectives and ideas for potential changes at the University of Bonn in the area of "Family friendliness" using the World Café method in different constellations.
As a preliminary conclusion, it can be said that the university can already offer some support, but that some of this needs to be better and more widely advertised so that it can be utilised by university members with care responsibilities and offers relief during their studies or at work.
Impressions of the workshop discussion "Protection from discrimination"
Representatives from all status groups at the University of Bonn used the World Café method at the "Protection from Discrimination" workshop to analyse and jointly reflect on discrimination characteristics and risks at a structural and institutional level.
Impressions of the workshop discussion "Educational equity"
The workshop on educational equity was attended by representatives of all status groups of the University of Bonn. Using the World Café method, they discussed four questions dealing with educational equity. The focal areas included 1) Arriving and Onboarding, 2) Scholarship and Financing, 3) Study and PhD Doubts and 4) the situation of First Generation Academics. At a fifth table, these four questions were discussed in English to be able to gather the perspectives and ideas of international university members.
Impressions of the workshop discussion "Inclusion and participation"
Representatives from all status groups at the University of Bonn took part in the workshop discussion "Inclusion and Participation" to discuss various facets and their own perspectives as well as ideas for potential changes at the University of Bonn in the area of "Inclusion and Participation" using the World Café method.
Voices from the AG Diversity network
A selection of central contact persons from the network present themselves on a new website of the Diversity Working Group.
Participation in funding initiative ‘Diversity at German universities’
The University of Bonn has successfully applied for funding as part of the ‘Diversity at German Universities’ (Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen) initiative. The initiative is implemented by the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). One of its aims is to support German universities in boosting visibility of diversity and promoting their own diversity strategies while encouraging the participation of all university members in the process. A total of 33 universities receive funding for diversity projects as part of the initiative.
We are now a member of the Rhineland Network for Equal Opportunities
The University of Bonn is now a member of a network of universities and institutions that are committed to diversity, a variety of perspectives and equal opportunities.
"Inclusion Guides" advise the University of Bonn on accessibility issues
Since September, the University of Bonn has been participating in the "Inclusion Guides" project of the Hildegardis Association together with other institutions and companies.
Diversity Days 2023
On the occasion of the German Diversity Day on 23 May 2023, the Vice Rectorate for Equal Opportunity and Diversity, together with the Unit of the same name, organised the Diversity Days at the University of Bonn for the second time in a row. We enjoyed spending the Diversity Days with you and would like to give you a short review of the two days of the event.
New ‘Pathways to Research’ funding program launches
Since the summer semester of 2023, school students, university students and doctoral students with a refugee or migrant background can apply for the new Pathways to Research funding program.
Sustainability reader 2022
The Green Office of the University of Bonn publishes their first sustainability reader
Students develop an app in the "Location-Based Services" seminar
In the summer semester of 2022, the seminar "Location-Based Services" was offered at the University of Bonn in cooperation with the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit. The seminar was led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jan-Henrik Haunert and Dr.-Ing. Youness Dehbi from the Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation. In the course of the module, the students developed an app that provides a navigable campus map with barrier-free paths as well as access points.
Early name and data change for transgender students
Transgender students can now change their name and gender marker early
New funding programme “Inclusive university”
The new ‘Inclusive University’ funding programme of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the University of Bonn aims to develop measures to support students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses in successfully completing their studies without disadvantages.
Diversity Days 2022
We celebrated Diversity Days together! On 31 May 2022, the nationwide Diversity Day, initiated by the Diversity Charter, took place for the 10th time. To mark this occasion, the University of Bonn organised the Diversity Days from 30 May to 1 June 2022. These three days were organised by the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit and the Vice Rectorate of the same name in cooperation with the Family Office.
Counseling regarding racism for students of the University of Bonn
The University of Bonn now offers support for BIPoC students
Pilot projet 'Free menstrual products'
The University of Bonn is now offering free menstrual products for students on several toilets
Program "MitSprache" launches
New service-learning module for language learning is supported by the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit