Department for Diversity
The Department for Diversity (former Coordination Office for Diversity and Equal Opportunities) was established in October 2018. It is the central point for gender- and diversity- issues at the University of Rostock. It is structurally resident in the Rectorate of the Pro-Rector for Internationalisation, Gender and Diversity Management, apl. Prof. Meike Klettke, and is headed by RD Andreas Tesche. It supports the strategic development of the university in the fields of diversity management, welcome culture, inclusion and accessibility, health management, family friendliness and gender equality. Likewise, for the targeted promotion of women scientists, the projects KarriereWegeMentoring and Women Professors Program II are located in the Department.
We regard ourselves as a source of ideas for the improvement of working- and studyconditions at the University of Rostock. The goal of the Department is to implement and connect areas and projects in all fields of activity as well as to establish a comprehensive diversity management for the University of Rostock.
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We are happy to support you in organizing events, develop short workshops based on your needs and problems, or advise you on various training and awareness-raising offers.
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As part of the "Inclusive University" project, an online course for creating accessible documents was created. This web tutorial offers you the opportunity to check your own teaching materials for accessibility, to make them accessible and to learn various techniques.
More information can be found here and in the Diversity Toolbox (both in german language).
The University of Rostock sees diversity as an opportunity and the realization of equal opportunity as one of its core tasks. It is therefore important to design the study and working conditions so that each person can develop their potential and optimally develop their individuality. In order to counteract discrimination and forced outings, it is possible to have their first name and gender information displayed in the university internal systems Stud.IP and ILIAS according to their supplementary certificate.
You can contact the Pro-Rector of Internationalisation, Gender and Diversity Management for more information.
Suggestions, requests and specific obstacles can be reported via the contact form in order to make the University of Rostock as barrier-free as possible.
Guidelines for Diversity Management at the University of Rostock
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The diversity of our students, employees and disciplines is an essential prerequisite for innovative research and teaching. Diversity enriches our everyday university life and presents us with challenges. With the guidelines for diversity management at the University of Rostock, we define our basic attitudes towards the members of the University of Rostock and define what we mean by diversity and diversity management. The guidelines were adopted by the Rectorate, the Academic Senate and the Commission for Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
Diversity makes you feel alive
Diversity at the University of Rostock
On the ocasion of the 5th German Diversity Day on May 30th the Coordination Office for Diversity and Equal Opportunities has shot a diversity film.
In April 2009 the University of Rostock signed the Diversity Charter. The University appreciates the importance of the diversity of its University members, who not only bring different life and work experiences, but also enrich life at the university with their knowledge, manifold visions, skills and talents. The University of Rostock is firmly convinced that the diversity of its members opens up opportunities for creative solutions, innovative approaches and developments.
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Department for Diversity
Universitätsplatz 1, Room 012 - 015 II Universitätsplatz 5, Room 205 - 207
18055 Rostock