Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

The Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at the University of Mannheim is committed to promote equal opportunity in academia. The department designs and implements measures relevant to ensure equal opportunity and also works actively to shape a diversity-sensitive university culture. For example, they draw up the university’s equal opportunity strategyand organize the Diversity Round Table where all interested parties can get involved.

Feel free to contact us. We are happy to advise you.

News

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Diversity Round Table on 19 May: Your Input is Needed!

The round table is an open platform for everyone who wants to actively participate and help shape diversity. What are the issues? What ideas do you have for further promoting diversity at the university? The University of Mannheim wants to tackle challenges and develop new solutions together, be it ...

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Successful Launch of the “Demokratie braucht Diskurs” Event Series

On April 2nd, the event series “Demokratie braucht Diskurs” kicked off successfully at the University of Mannheim. The series will continue over the coming weeks with more exciting events.

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International Day Against Racism: Fighting Racism Through Awareness and Education

The International Day against Racism has been celebrated every year on 21 March since 1966. In 2025, the motto of the day is: “Human rights for all”.

Zwei Frauen stehen auf dem Ehrenhof der Uni Mannheim und lachen.

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International Women’s Day on 8 March: Closing the “Leaky Pipeline” Together

8 March marks International Women’s Day – an important occasion for the University of Mannheim to highlight the importance of equal opportunities for women in academia.

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Career Development Programs for Female Researchers

On the way to the top? Take advantage of our career development programs that are tailored to the particular needs of different career stages.

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Funding for Female Researchers

At the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity, you can apply for grants for travel expenses, funds for student and research assistants, and bridge funding.

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Gender Consulting

We support you during the application process, the review process and the funding period of your project by writing sections on equal opportunity and designing and implementing the required measures.

Schwangere Frau lächelt und spricht mit einer anderen Frau, die sie berät

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Individual Counseling

Are there any conflicts you cannot solve on your own? The counseling service of the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity will be happy to offer you advice and support on various topics.

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Parent and Child Room

If your regular caregiver cancels at short notice, just take your child with you to university. The parent and child room offers both a work/learning environment for you and toys and games for your child.

Frau steht neben einer FlipChart und erklärt etwas während Zuhörende aufmerksam folgen.

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Dual Career Assistance

We advise partners of (junior) professors on their job opportunities in Mannheim and the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region.

For directions please see Map and Directions.

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Sabine Kußmaul, M.A. (she/her)

Head of the Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 020
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2529
E-mail: sabine.kussmauluni-mannheim.de

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Olivia Zito (she/her)

Assistant, Coordination Parent and Child Room

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 019
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2531
E-mail: office.sguduni-mannheim.de

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Alexandra Zimmermann, Dipl.-Soz.päd. (FH) (she/her)

Social Counseling

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 014
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2526
E-mail: alexandra.zimmermannuni-mannheim.de

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Alexandra Raquet (she/her)

Dual Career, Network, Substitute Counseling

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 013
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2525
E-mail: alexandra.raquetuni-mannheim.de

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Jens Augspurger (he/him)

Anti-Discrimination Officer

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 026
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2764
E-mail: jens.augspurgeruni-mannheim.de

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Dr. Nurith Epstein (she/her)

Project Position for Evidence-Based Work in Equality and Diversity

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 026
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2763
E-mail: nurith.epsteinuni-mannheim.de

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Shiva Kazemi, M.A. (she/hr)

Project Coordinator Professorinnenprogramm 2030

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 033
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2769
E-mail: shiva.kazemiuni-mannheim.de

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Dr. Frank Degler (he/him)

Project Coordinator Family Service

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 033
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2770
E-mail: frank.degleruni-mannheim.de

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Jennifer Hügel, M.A. (she/her)

Project Position Public Realtions

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 013
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2006
E-mail: jennifer.huegeluni-mannheim.de

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Dr. Izadora Silva Pimenta (she/her)

Officer for Transformation: Diversity

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 012
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2568
E-mail: izadora.silva.pimentauni-mannheim.de

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Christiane Gerner (she/her)

Project Support & Audit

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 013
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-1988
E-mail: christiane.gerneruni-mannheim.de

Alexandra Gniewek (she/her)

Student Assistant

University of Mannheim
Department for Equal Opportunities and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 013
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2568
E-mail: alexandra.gniewekstudents.uni-mannheim.de

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Catharina Zipfel (she/her)

Student Assistant

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 012
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2528
E-mail: catharina.zipfelstudents.uni-mannheim.de

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Ben Vollet (he/him)

Student Assistant

University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 012
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2568
E-mail: ben.volletstudents.uni-mannheim.de