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Equal Opportunities Department

We advise and support university members and university management on issues of equal opportunities. This includes planning and implementing measures to establish and further develop a non-discriminatory organizational culture based on mutual respect.

Students and employees of the university receive individual advice and needs-oriented support services in the areas of gender equality, family and work-life balance, diversity and inclusion.

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The websites of the new Equal Opportunities Department, which was founded in January 2026, are currently still under construction. The following overviews link in part to the previous websites of the department's working areas, which will gradually be merged into a joint website.

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Family weeks summer semester 2026

The Family Service Office of the University of Siegen invites you to the Family Weeks in June. In a series of readings, workshops and lectures, everything revolves around the topics of care, nursing and the compatibility of family, studies and work.

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International Women's Day 2026

International Women's Day on March 8 commemorates the long struggle for women's rights and equality.

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Fair conditions at all levels

The University of Siegen is creating a new organizational unit with the Department for Equal Opportunities. By bundling different areas, cooperation will be more closely interlinked and the visibility of equality, diversity and inclusion will be increased.

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Inclusion Day

The University of Siegen is organizing its seventh Inclusion Day on 4 December. This time, the focus will be on the particular challenges faced by students with disabilities during the transition to working life. There will be an opportunity for discussion at the Inclusion Café. All interested parties are cordially invited.

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University of Siegen sets an example against violence against women

The UN campaign "Orange the World" has been drawing attention to violence against women and girls since 1991. The University of Siegen is also sending a signal of solidarity with visible signs and events.

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Opening doors for other women and keeping them open

The graduates of the University of Siegen's women-specific mentoring program (FraMeS) have received their certificates. FraMeS supports female doctoral candidates, habilitation candidates and junior professors from all disciplines in their career planning and development.

Work areas

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Diversity

Diversity enriches and strengthens teaching, research and campus life. With its diversity policies, the University of Siegen promotes respectful coexistence, equal opportunities and the possibility of talent development for all.

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Gender equality

Gender equality in all its facets - we provide advice, e.g. on sexualized discrimination, empower women at all career levels, develop gender equality concepts and support research networks with targeted gender consulting.

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Further training and sensitization

Knowledge and reflection create change: With our training and awareness-raising programs, we encourage people to question perspectives, embrace diversity and work together to create a fairer university culture.

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Inclusion

The Inclusive University of Siegen Service Office supports and advises all members of the university - students, teaching staff and employees - on issues relating to inclusion and accessibility.

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Family and compatibility

The Family Service Office is committed to a family-conscious university culture and creates framework conditions that support studying and working with family at the University of Siegen. As a central point of contact, it offers comprehensive advice, information and practical support for (expectant) parents and family caregivers.

Events and dates

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Open advice on gender in the context of studies

The student representative of the Equal Opportunities Officer offers an office hour every 2 weeks.

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Boys' Day at the University of Siegen 2026

At Boys'Day, boys discover how exciting social professions and psychology can be - far removed from outdated role models and open to new paths.

Girls' Day at the University of Siegen 2026
All In! Diversity is our profession

Central Equal Opportunities Officer

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Dr. Elisabeth Heinrich

Equal Opportunities Officer
Frauke Hees

Frauke Hees

Stellvertretende Gleichstellungsbeauftragte für Mitarbeitende aus Technik und Verwaltung
Lea Kuhn

Lea Kuhn B.A.

Deputy Equal Opportunities Officer for Students
Mirjam Zimmermann

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mirjam Zimmermann

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Disability representative

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Dr. Sonja Weber-Menges

Vertrauensperson für Studierende mit Behinderung und/oder chronischer Erkrankung

Contact us

Department points of contact

Certificates and awards