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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

Studentin in der Beratung

Career

Talent development

Studentin mit Büchern

Study

First at University

Zwei Studentinnen im Labor der Biopsychologie

Equal opportunities

Equal opportunities in research, study and administration

Shaping opportunities

Kinderhand auf dem RUB-Campus

Compatibility

Family-friendly

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

Breaking down barriers

Inclusive university

Das Audimax der RUB

Departments, projects and networks

Diversity in Research and Teaching

Living diversity

Regenbogen Flaggen wehen auf dem RUB-Campus

LGBTQ+

Queer at RUB

Student hebt die Hand bei einer Veranstaltung

Coming together

Cultural and international diversity

Unterschiedliche Gesten im Gebet

Faith

Religious Diversity

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.

Porträt einer Frau mit verschränkten Armen

Vice-Rector for Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Development

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.

Professor Isolde Karle’s CV

Important Points of Contact

Gleichstellungsbeauftragte der RUB: Nadine Müller und Dr. Wanda Gerding

Equal Opportunity Office

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

Porträt Michalina Trompeta

Anti-Discrimination Office

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

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