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Diversity

Diversity has shaped Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) as a reform university from day one. Everyone at the university should be able to foster their abilities and talents with their different cultural and biographical

Diversity at RUB – our Fields of Action

We learn from and with each other in appreciation and respect. We counteract discrimination and exclusion in a targeted manner. It is fundamental for a modern university to develop and utilize all human talent resources.

Opening up paths, strengthening potential

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Studentin in der Beratung

Talent Development

Career

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Studentin mit Büchern

First at University

Study

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Zwei Studentinnen im Labor der Biopsychologie

Equal Opportunities in Research, Study and Administration

Equal opportunities

Shaping opportunities

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Kinderhand auf dem RUB-Campus

Family-friendly

Compatibility

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Eine Person tastet mit einem weißen Langstock das Pflaster vor dem Audimax ab

Inclusive University

Breaking down barriers

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Das Audimax der RUB

Diversity in Research and Teaching

Departments, projects and networks

Living diversity

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Regenbogen Flaggen wehen auf dem RUB-Campus

Queer at RUB

LGBTQ+

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Student hebt die Hand bei einer Veranstaltung

Cultural and international diversity

Coming together

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Unterschiedliche Gesten im Gebet

Religious Diversity

Faith

Central Contact Persons

Making diversity visible, counteracting discrimination and promoting talent in a targeted manner: Various institutions and stakeholders around the Vice-Rectorate for Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Development are committed to this. They are also points of contact when difficulties arise.

Vice-Rector for Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Development

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Professor Isolde Karle was elected as the first Vice Rector for Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Development in 2021. Under her tenure, RUB will place an even stronger focus on diversity and will coordinate and maintain projects and institutions that have existed ever since the university was established.

Important Points of Contact

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Gleichstellungsbeauftragte der RUB: Nadine Müller und Dr. Wanda Gerding

Equal Opportunity Office

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The Central Equal Opportunity Office is committed to fair conditions in studies and everyday working life at RUB.

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Porträt Michalina Trompeta

Anti-Discrimination Office

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Central point of contact for all university members who have experienced discrimination or need advice.

Stand beim Walk of Diversity

Actions and Projects

Ruhr University Bochum lives diversity. With campaigns, projects and open spaces, such as Diversity Day, we promote exchange, reflection and cohesion. In this way, we make diversity visible on campus and develop it further together.

To all campaigns and projects

Unterschiedliche Menschen überqueren die Unibrücke, darunter eine Rollstuhlfahrerin und Personen mit Kopftuch

Guidelines and Recommendations for Action

We want everyone to feel comfortable on campus and be able to contribute their strengths and talents. To this end, we have developed guidelines and handouts.

To the guidelines and recommendations

Diversity with Tradition

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Bunte Bauklötze
Our successes
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Milestones of Diversity
Our successes
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Bildliche beispielhafte Darstellung eines Dokuments.
To the university portal
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About us
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