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Gender equality

Gender equality at the University of Siegen encompasses many facets. Whether it's gender-equitable career development, strategy papers or advice on gender-specific discrimination - here you will find all the important information and contact points at a glance!

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Proportion of women at the University of Siegen

Reporting date 01.12.2024

Energiemanagement
60,2%

Students

Energiemanagement
37,9%

Proportion of female doctorates

Energiemanagement
27,6%

Professors

Energiemanagement
50%

University councilors

Energiemanagement
57%

Rectorate proportion of women

Further information

Detailed information on the development of the proportion of women can be found in the Equal Opportunities Officers' activity reports.

Activity reports of the Equal Opportunities Officers

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Travel and Publication Cost Grants - 2026 Calls for Proposals Now Online!

Call for applications and application forms for the travel expense grant for female doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and students at the University of Siegen who wish to participate in conferences, meetings, or workshops, as well as the publication and exhibition expense grant for female doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and female students at the University of Siegen for the year 2026 are now available online.

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Family Scholarship - Apply Now!

The University of Siegen’s Family Scholarship supports students with family responsibilities who are facing financial difficulties as they work toward their degree. The goal of the scholarship is to make it easier to balance academic studies and family life and to provide financial relief to students during a particularly challenging phase of their lives. 

The grant is awarded as a monthly payment for the duration of one semester.

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Newsletter 02/2026

The second newsletter from the Equal Opportunity Division has been published.

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Call for Nominations: Election of the Central Equal Opportunities Officer and Her Deputies

At the University of Siegen, the Chief Equal Opportunities Officer and two of her deputies are up for election.

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University of Siegen mourns the loss of Doris Funk

The University of Siegen mourns the loss of its first Women's Representative Doris Funk, who passed away on February 4, 2026 at the age of 87.

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Voice coaching: Voice on the (hormonal) rollercoaster

Digital voice coaching for employees of the University of Siegen with lecturer Irene Carpentier.

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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.

Dates

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Contact persons and advisory services

Equal Opportunities Officer and Equal Opportunities Commission

Those responsible for gender equality at the University of Siegen

Central Equal Opportunities Officer of the UniversityFaculty Equal Opportunities OfficersEqual Opportunities Commission

Advice and information

Support services offered by the Equal Opportunities Office

Advice on discrimination and sexualized harassment/violenceEquality in appointment and staffing proceduresFinancial aidQuality standards

Gender-specific career development

Career advancement for all women at the University of Siegen

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GenderConsulting

Content-related advice and support for individual applicants and research networks

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