Research Focus Diversity
The Diversity Days 2022 were kicked off with the opening of the poster exhibition "Research Focus on Diversity" on May 30. Researchers from many different faculties presented their work and research projects - with posters - in the form of elevator pitches to a broad audience at the ULB (University and State Library Bonn). The speakers' topics covered a wide variety of research issues regarding diversity. Following the event, the researchers were invited to interact and network with other members of the university and external guests.
Fair of Opportunities
On the nationwide Diversity Day (May 31), initiated by the Diversity Charter, around 20 initiatives working for more equal opportunities and diversity at the University of Bonn presented themselves at the Fair of Opportunities in the Arkadenhof. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., students and employees were invited to learn more about the offers, e.g. of the autonomous LGBTQ department, the representative for severely disabled employees, the Carrer Service as well as many other offices. Visitors were also able to participat in numerous activities offered by the exhibitors and make suggestions for future projects. The Fair of Opportunities also focused on enabling networking between employees, students and important contact points at the university.
Diversity and Family
The series of events concluded with the theme day "Diversity and Family at the University of Bonn". On the last day, experts took part in a panel discussion on the changing family structure and visitors were able to discuss with the panel the opportunities and challenges that different family models face in everyday life. Systemic and structural discrimination were also discussed.