Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity

The Department of Equal Opportunity and Social 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.

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Die Progress-Flagge und die Flagge der Universität wehen vor dem Mannheimer Schloss.

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Solidarity and Unity at the Monnem Pride 2024

Mannheim is celebrating Christopher Street Day once again this year. This Saturday, July 13th, queer residents of the region will demonstrate for their rights and against discrimination. Everyone interested is invited to participate, to promote visibility and acceptance for LGBTI+ individuals in ...

Junge Frau mit Tablet im Arm lächelt in die Kamera

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University Commits to Appointing More Women

The University of Mannheim joins the voluntary commitment of the German Rectors’ Conference to achieve more gender equality in appointments

Six people are standing in a row. They have different genders and cultural backgrounds.

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“Our Voice for Diversity – 365 Days a Year” – German Diversity Day 2024

The twelfth German Diversity Day will take place on 28 May 2024. Under the hashtag #DDT24, organizations are called upon to launch campaigns that promote diversity in the workplace. At the University of Mannheim, the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity constantly raises awareness of ...

Ein Plüschpanda sitzt in einem farbenfrohen Spielzelt auf bunten Schaumstoff-Puzzlematten. Vor ihm ist ein aufgeschlagenes, illustriertes Buch, in das er scheinbar vertieft liest.

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Childcare for Saturday Exams

To make it easier for students and examination supervisors to take part in Saturday exams, the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity and kinderlandnet gGmbH have launched a new childcare service. On the four Saturdays, on which examinations will take place, (8 June, 15 June, 24 August ...

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Career Development Programs for Female Researchers

On the way to the top? Take advantage of our career development programs!

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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.

Drei Personen sitzen um einen Tisch. Eine Person hält einen Kugelschreiber in der Hand und erklärt ein Formular.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Team of the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity

Sabine Kußmaul (she/her)

Head of the Department of Equal Opportunity and Social Diversity

University of Mannheim
Stabsstelle Gleichstellung und soziale Vielfalt
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 Social Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 019
68159 Mannheim

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

Credit: Katrin Glückler

Alexandra Raquet (she/her)

Diversity and Dual Career

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

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

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Corinna Kröger (she/her)

Executive Assistant to the Central Equal Opportunities Commissioner; Project for evidence-based equal opportunities work

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

Phone: +49 621 181-2525
E-mail: corinna.kroegeruni-mannheim.de

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Natalie Rose (she/her)

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

Phone: +49 621 181-2534
E-mail: natalie.roseuni-mannheim.de

Office hours:
Mo-Thu: 8.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.

Credit: Katrin Glückler

Sehnaz Ay (she/her)

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

E-mail: sehnaz.ayuni-mannheim.de

Office hours:
Mon-Thu 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Anja Schultz (they/them)

Student assistant

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

E-mail: anja.schultzuni-mannheim.de

Office hours:
Mon-Thu 10 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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Helen Edel (she/her)

Student assistant

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

E-mail: helen.sofia.edelstudents.uni-mannheim.de

Office hours:
Mon & Thu: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Credit: Frederic Hemler