The German Rectors' Conference's 'Diversity at German Universities Initiative' is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The project is part of the initiative.
The Roundtables for Diversity are a series of moderated workshops, financially supported by the initiative "Diversity at German Universities" of the German Rectors' Conference, that address different aspects of diversity. These five "roundtables" specifically bring together people from diverse populations and create a platform for dialogue between them and members of the university leadership.
Our roundtables offer a direct opportunity for students, lecturers and other university staff, including the university management, to exchange views on central diversity issues. These workshops take their starting points in the everyday experiences and opinions of the participants and open up new, constructive perspectives for the further development of our university.
Our roundtables are designed to facilitate an exchange at eye level and to promote a better understanding of the diverse perspectives of university members. They stand for a direct and open dialogue.
A typical roundtable consists of a two-hour workshop format followed by an informal social exchange over snacks and drinks. This combination of structured learning and informal networking promotes deep and sustained engagement with the diversity issues that affect us all.
Details
When do the roundtables take place?
In the winter semester 2023/24 (October to February), a roundtable will take place once a month on Fridays.
- First-Generation Academics (students from families without university experience) October: 27.10., 15:30-19:30hrs
- Diversity in Studies and Teaching November: 10.11., 14:00-18:00 hrs
- Inclusive leadership and anti-discrimination December: 1.12., 09:00- 13:00hrs
- Diversity in appointment committees and other selection procedures January: 12 Jan, 14:00-18:00hrs
- "Welcome Culture" - getting started at the UKN February: 9.2, 14:00-18:00hrs
Where do the roundtables take place?
In K7 (room above the Mensa) with snacks and drinks.
Where can I register?
Due to limited places, registration is required. The project has finished, registrations are suspended.
Free child care is available. Please directly contact Yunuen Mann.
Who can participate?
All those concerned and interested in the topic of the respective roundtable are welcome to participate (students, lecturers and professors, administrative staff, university management).
Food such as snacks and drinks will be provided.
Why do we advocate for these events? Why are these topics so relevant for the university, for you and for us?
Our motivation behind the Roundtables for Diversity is clearly defined. We want to promote a comprehensive discussion and exchange on diversity topics. The aim is to increase knowledge in this area, to identify existing barriers and to review the university's measures and enrich them with new ideas and suggestions.
The roundtables are intended to create an inclusive platform where all participants can communicate with each other at eye level. In doing so, we place particular emphasis on bringing voices to the table that have previously been less represented in the official bodies of the university and whose perspectives have not yet been sufficiently heard.
Our goal is to expand and deepen the diversity strategy of the University of Konstanz through qualitative findings from the roundtables. We want to make possible barriers in everyday university life visible and, building on this, develop and implement concrete suggestions for improvement and new impulses.
The roundtables provide an open platform for all members of our university community, and we cordially invite you to contribute your personal opinions and experiences. Together, we not only want to expand our wealth of knowledge, but also actively contribute to making our university a place that values and promotes the diversity and different perspectives of our members and stakeholders.