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Events & campaigns for tolerance & diversity at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum stands for diversity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. These values have always been part of the self-image of our university community.

We explicitly stand up for these values. Many members of our university also contribute their own ideas for activities.

On this website we collect all events and activities that are dedicated to tolerance and diversity at Ruhr University Bochum and update the information on an ongoing basis. In cases where information on an event is still missing, we will add it as soon as we have it.

Events

Lunch talks on "Democracy needs science - science needs democracy"

For whom? All members of Ruhr-University Bochum and the interested public
Come by —feel free to bring a packed lunch— no registration is necessary.

Description: In four lunch talks, scientists will give a 20-minute presentation from their perspective and invite open discussion about questions, ideas and options for action to strengthen democratic culture on campus.

  • What does diversity have to do with democracy?
    With: Prof. Dr. Isolde Karle, Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Development
    When? Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
    Where? Foyer of the Central Administration (UV Foyer, Level 0)
  • The power of imagination – success factors for growing together and cohesion
    With: Prof. Dr. Karim Fereidooni, Faculty of Social Science, Didactics of Social Science Education
    When? Monday, November 24, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
    Where? GA 02 Foyer South
  • Right-wing extremism and attitudes threatening democracy in Germany – Presentation of the new "Mitte" Study
    With: Dr. Jan Schedler, Faculty of Social Science, Dean of Studies
    When? Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
    Where? Open Space MC (ground floor)
  • Digitalization and democracy
    With: Prof. Dr. Karola Marky, Faculty of Computer Science, Digital Sovereignty Lab
    When? Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
    Where? Foyer ID 03/South


Offered by: Department of Strategic Personnel and Talent Development (→ Contact)

11/2025 - 01/2026 | Lecture series: Citizenship - Individual responsibility for democracy

When? Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 pm in the period from November 2025 - January 2026

For whom? All members of Ruhr University Bochum and the interested public

Offered by: Faculties of the G-series

Further information: Program (PDF)

13. + 14.11.25 | Symposium on right-wing extremism and right-wing terrorism

When: November 13 and 14, 2025

For whom? Researchers, scientists

Description: Interdisciplinary perspectives on violence, memory and social negotiation

Offered by: Prof. Dr. Katja Sabisch, Gender Studies

Further information: Program & Registration (PDF)

Promoting democracy in teaching and for everyday working life

When? Various dates

For whom? All employees of Ruhr-University Bochum

Description: various offers

Offer from: Fortbildungsportal

Further Activities

  • A task force headed by Vice-Rector Isolde Karle is developing a concept for action against populist influence and for democracy education for all members of the university.
  • In addition, the Rectorate has decided to significantly increase security measures through an improved electronic access system.

We would be delighted if you would take advantage of these offers and contribute ideas for further activities.

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