Events & campaigns for tolerance & diversity at Ruhr University Bochum

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)

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)

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)

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

Program:

• antifeminism and queerphobia in times of right-wing/fascist backlash of the right-wing/fascist backlash
  with: Susanne Weise, gender researcher and social worker
  When? Wednesday, 12.11.2025, 6.15 pm
  Where? Place after registration

• lecture on right-wing terrorism/right-wing terrorist attacks
  When? Wednesday, 10.12.2025, 6.15 pm
  Where? Place after registration

• lecture on class-critical perspectives on the right
  When? Wednesday, 14.01.2025, 6.15 pm
  Where? Place after registration

Offer by: Fachschafteninitiative Politische Bildung (→ Contact)

When: November 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21

For whom? All members of Ruhr University Bochum

Description: The event responds to the anti-queer and anti-democratic attacks and intrusions at Ruhr University Bochum, as well as the growing loss of trust in democratic institutions and the general shift to the right in society. The aim is to strengthen solidarity, education and counter-speech and to integrate these into courses. It also offers students a central information and learning platform.

Offered by: Representatives of the Mittelbau in the GA building

Further information: Program & Registration (PDF)

When? Various dates

For whom? All employees of Ruhr-University Bochum

Description: various offers

Offer from: Fortbildungsportal