28. September 2022

Living diversity Live diversity: How different people are engaged in diversity at the university

How different people are engaged in diversity at the university

Diversity means more however than just having people from different countries on the team. Instead, among many other things it means having colleagues of varying age and gender identity, having individuals with physical disabilities, and people who live in alternative family models. - and much more. Many colleagues and students at the University of Bonn are committed to an open approach to diversity and individuality. These individuals are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and promoting diversity, and work to raise awareness of and sensitize people to diversity issues and their many facets, and are the ones to turn to when in need of support, advice or just a sympathetic ear. They are serving as the main go-to’s for any inquiries concerning diversity and inclusion, as we evolve into a diversity-oriented university. Thus we went to these individuals and asked them: Why are you committed to diversity, and in what areas are you active?

Dr. Anna Bernzen, involved in the Justitia program
Dr. Anna Bernzen, involved in the Justitia program - “Thinking about diversity, the quote often comes to mind: ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’. Back when I started my studies, there were no female law professors in my faculty. While that has now changed, in German law departments the proportion of female professors still lags behind the proportion of female law students. I too used to see being a law professor as a “man’s job” until one day I attended a lecture by a woman who would become my doctoral supervisor. Justitia is a program conducted by professors and Habilitation candidates from the Law department who are dedicated to encouraging female students to consider careers in academia. The support we provide to program participants includes sharing our experiences, helping forge networks and giving them tips of a practical nature.” © G. Hübl / University of Bonn
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Dr. Gabriele Edwards, Women in Science (WiS):
Dr. Gabriele Edwards, Women in Science (WiS): - “Making the workplace a more diverse environment in which every individual matters results in smarter, more successful teams. For bringing different perspectives together yields heightened creativity. We here on the Women in Science (WiS) Committee of the LIMES Institute are a group of women from different countries and a spectrum of scientific/academic backgrounds, employed at varying career levels. Our mission is to create circumstances favorable to the careers of women working in the scientific sector. We plan and organize scientific lectures, seminars and podcasts, and provide information on career opportunities.” © G. Hübl / University of Bonn
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