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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

We offer

Frau präsentiert vor einer Flipchart, Zuhörende hören aufmerksam zu.
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.

Das Schloss der Universität Mannheim spiegelt sich in einem Gebäude.
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.
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
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.

Vater und Sohn sitzen in einem Spielraum, der Vater zeigt dem Sohn etwas.
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.
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.

Das Team der Stabsstelle Gleichstellung und Diversität

Sabine Kußmaul hat helle lockige Haare. Sie trägt einen braun-weißen Strickpullover und lächelt in die Kamera.

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
Olivia Zito hat lange dunkelbraune Haare. Sie trägt einen schwarzen Blazer über einem weißen Oberteil.

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
Porträtfoto einer Frau, leicht seitlich zur Kamera gedreht und mit bräunlichem Hintergrund.

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
Alexandra Raquet hat mittellange blonde Haare. Sie trägt ein rotes Oberteil mit einem schwarzen Blazer darüber und lächelt in die Kamera.

Alexandra Raquet (she/her)

Dual Career, Network, Substitute Counseling
University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 012
68159 Mannheim
Portrait photo of a man with a slightly rotated perspective and a brownish background.

Jens Augspurger, M.Res. M.A. (he/him)

Anti-Discrimination Officer
University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 026
68159 Mannheim
Nurtih Epstein hat lange dunkle Haare. Sie trägt ein schwarzes Oberteil und lächelt in die Kamera.

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
Shiva Kazemi hat lange dunkle Haare. Sie trägt ein hellblaues Oberteil mit einem dunklen Blazer darüber.

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
Frank Degler hat kurze hellbraune und lockige Haare. Er trägt einen Bart, einen hellbraunen Schal und dunkle Kleidung.

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
Jennifer Hüfel hat braune mittellange Haare. Sie trägt eine rosane Bluse mit einem grauen Cardigan.

Jennifer Hügel, M.A. (she/her)

Project Position Public Realtions
University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 012
68159 Mannheim
Silva Izadora Pimnta hat lange dunkle und lockige Haare. Sie trägt ein blaues Oberteil und eine dunkle Jacke darüber.

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
Christiane Gerner hat kurze graue Haare und eine dunkle Brille. Sie trägt eine hellblaue Bluse mit einem dunklen Jacke darüber.

Christiane Gerner, Dipl.-Verww. (FH) (she/her)

Project Support & Audit
University of Mannheim
Department of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 013
68159 Mannheim
Alexandra Gniewek has shoulder-length, light auburn hair. She is wearing a light blue blouse with fine white stripes and is looking sideways into the camera.

Alexandra Gniewek (she/her)

Student Assistant
University of Mannheim
Department for Equal Opportunities and Diversity
B 6, 30–32 – Room 013
68159 Mannheim
A side-profile portrait of a person against a brown background.

Catharina Zipfel (she/her)

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