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Diversity Dimensions

The OVGU's DIVERSITY CHALLENGE is based on the DIVERSITY CHALLENGE  of the Association Charta der Vielfalt e. V. (Diversity Charter) - an initiative by employers to promote diversity in companies and institutions

We want to transfer the goals of the initiative such as recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the working world in Germany to the study conditions at OVGU. The OVGU wants to be a place of work and study that is free from prejudice. All members of the university should be valued - regardless of

• sex and gender identity
• nationality and ethnic origin
• religion and belief
• disability
• age
• sexual orientation

Competitive Disciplines

Ideas can be developed about one topic concerning one of 3 main areas: DIVERSITY.Rethinking, DIVERSITY.Shaping and DIVERSITY.Living. Good ideas for breaking down barriers or appreciating diversity count here. One project of each category will be awarded with a proze of 500 euros. Afterwards, these ideas will be implemented and promoted.

DIVERSITY.Rethinking

....dealing scientifically with the topic of “diversity”, for example

• seminar papers or theses
• events
• teaching assignments, quest lectures or lecture series
• comparison of diversity projects in Germany vs. international
• Best Practice of anti-discrimination
• evaluation of an (online-) project

DIVERSITY.Shaping

...dealing with the topic of diversity in an artistic an creatice way. There are no limits set to the imagination:

• an exhibition
• designing places for studying
• producing a video
• organizing poetr slam/theatre/cabaret
• the development of  new digital offers such as
  
  • an interaktive homepage
  • Instagramm/Twitter/Youtube
  • Social Media campaign
  • podcast

DIVERSITY.Living:

...actions to sustainably promote the unprejudiced interaction between members of the OVGU:

• welcoming culture at the OVGU
• projects such as welcome partnerships
• translation "service" (english, sign language, picture explanation,...)
• apps or a website for orientation on the campus in different languages and accessibility
• Best Practice of Anti-diskriminitation
• training to increase awareness of discrimination, gender bias, unconscious bias,...

For more ideas and inspirations check out the Action box from the Charta der Vielfalt.