Supporting diversity
We promote the importance of equal opportunities in the university's development. This means that we work to design university structures and processes that reflect the diverse realities of our members' lives.
Our work
Promoting anti-discrimination
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- Development of the Anti-Discrimination Policy (summer 2020)
- Implementation of the Anti-Discrimination Policy (including awareness-raising and empowerment workshops)
- Design and production of brochures on issues and support services related to discrimination
Incorporating equal opportunities in university development
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- Development of a Diversity Concept
(Hamburg Higher Education Act, Section 3, Para. 4) - Management of the organisational development process for equal opportunities and against discrimination
(Diversity Audit) - Networking on the issue of diversity between the central university administration and the faculties and departments
- Advising of central organisational units and the faculties on how to design structures and processes to support equal opportunities and diversity
HAW Hamburg's diversity vision
Educational opportunities are distributed unequally in our society. We want to change this. At HAW Hamburg, promoting educational equality is one of our central aims.
Our students and staff are diverse, as are their skills. We want to recognise their talents and support them in the process of developing their skills.
Societal problems and conflicts are complex. Simplistic answers frequently lead to further tensions. We thus aim to develop academically sound solutions to societal problems.
This is how we work:
Approach
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We view diverse perspectives and experiences as beneficial and enriching.
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We are willing to shift our own perspective.
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We actively counter discriminatory behaviour.
Reflection
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We strive to be aware of our attitudes and values.
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We reflect on how we value societal groups and whether this assessment influences the distribution of resources and recognition at our university.
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We recognise and understand how social inequality impacts the daily life of our university and society.
Action
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- We design structures and processes in such a way that they take into account the diverse resources, needs and requirements of university members.
- In our teaching, research and management, we actively contribute to creating opportunities and reducing exclusion.
- We promote a lively and respectful culture of debate and conflict.
Our projects
'Respecting one another' brochure series
What do I do if I don't know someone's preferred pronoun? What does POC mean? And why isn't it always okay to ask where a person comes from? Our brochure series answers these and other questions in a clear and to-the-point way. More
Diversity tip of the month
On the first Tuesday of each month, we send our 'Diversity tip of the month' via email to all HAW Hamburg employees and students.
The brief, easy-to-understand tips cover topics related to anti-discrimination and equal opportunity. More
Contact information
Project staff member – Anti-discrimination and diversity
This position is currently vacant. Please direct questions to the following email address:
diversity(@)haw-hamburg.de
