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.
Work areas
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.
Gender equality
We advise and support employees and students in all matters relating to gender equality, act as a point of contact in cases of sexualized discrimination, empower women at all career levels and support research networks with targeted gender consulting.
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) families and family caregivers.
Inclusion
The Inclusion Team at the University of Siegen provides information, support and advice on all issues relating to inclusion and accessibility in studies, teaching and the workplace. We are the point of contact for all university members with disabilities or chronic illnesses to enable them to participate equally in everyday university life.
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.
