- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. s.t. - 7:30 p.m
- Schreibcafé [writing café] in the Bochum University Library, level 0 (entrance level).
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Symbolic of power imbalance and ableism: a chess game at RUB
Andreas Hanka
Reading: Ableism in higher education
On Tuesday, May 28, the University Library and the Inclusive University Project are hosting a reading with author Andrea Schöne on the topic "Between mental health and power imbalance. A critical look at performance and ableism in higher education". The event will be held in German.
On the occasion of RUB Diversity Day 2024, which focuses on the topic of "Disability, illness, neurodiversity - challenges in everyday university life", the University Library and the Inclusive University project have invited the freelance journalist and author Andrea Schöne. She will read from her book "Behinderung und Ableismus" ["Disability and Ableism"] and is intended to stimulate a discussion about achievement and ableism in higher education:
Die Berechtigung, Bildung zu erwerben und auf dem ersten Arbeitsmarkt zu arbeiten, wird [...] bei Nichtbehinderten überwiegend nicht in Frage gestellt. [The entitlement to acquire education and to work in the primary labor market is [...] predominantly not questioned among non-disabled people.]
Mental stress in higher education is increasing due to multiple crises - studies worldwide confirm this. At the same time, higher education has always had a ableist character that creates a power imbalance between students and lecturers. We will talk about the roots and effects of ableism in higher education and discuss what a new concept of performance could look like that would provide mental relief and break down power imbalances.
The event will be held in German.
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Author and freelance journalist Andrea Schöne
Andrea Schöne (Foto: Kurt Steinhausen)
"Andrea Schöne is a freelance journalist, anti-ableism trainer, speaker and moderator. She teaches courses and writes academic articles on media education about disability and ableism. Her work focuses on world history, Italy, anti-discrimination, climate and educational justice, intersectional feminism as well as media and pop culture. She writes about this in Veto Magazine, Deutsche Welle, Übermedien, Perspective Daily and many more."
(Author's introduction on the website of Unrast Verlag – only in german)
Participation in the reading is free of charge. Due to organizational requirements and limited places, please register. This is a prerequisite for participation.
To the registration form
Individual accessibility requirements
- If you have individual needs in order to participate in the event, please let us know when registering (input field: "Sonstiges"). We will try to find a solution within the scope of our possibilities and in consultation with you.
- If you have difficulties completing the registration form due to barriers, please contact inklusion@rub.de.
Spatial accessibility
- The Schreibcafé [writing café] is located on the entrance level of the University Library (UB) and is accessible at ground level.
Access to the building is provided by revolving doors on the left and right side of the front of the UB building. An alternative entrance (sliding door activated by a switch) can be found to the right of the left-hand revolving door. - On level 1 of the University Library (accessible by elevator) there is a accessible restroom (room UB 1 29a, door width 85 cm), which can be opened with a Euro key.
- Other, non-barrier-free restrooms are located on level 01 (basement, accessible by stairs) and level 04 (accessible by elevator).
Arrival
- by public transportation
From the U35 underground station "Ruhr-Universität" (there is an elevator to the respective platforms), turn right/south and cross the pedestrian bridge onto the campus. The university library is visible straight ahead after the bridge. - by car: visitor parking lot
Leave Universitätsstraße at the "Uni Mitte" exit. Keep left when approaching the parking garage and turn left after the info point. There is a designated disabled parking space under the canopy next to the bus stops before the entrance to the visitor parking lot on the left-hand side. Further parking facilities for wheelchair users on campus are listed on the campus map for wheelchair users.
From the parking lot, take the stairs to the pedestrian bridge over Universitätsstraße. Alternatively, you can cross the covered bus stop from the parking lot in the direction of the campus or south and from there take the yellow elevator to the entrance area on level 0 of the campus without barriers. The University Library is behind you when you come out of the elevator.
- General travel recommendations of the RUB
- Campus map for wheelchair users (PDF)
restrooms with facilities for people with disabilities - Outdoor facilities | Campus - Building sites (Map OpenStreetMap)
- Campus map for wheelchair users (PDF)
Inclusive university
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