Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Diversity Days 2024

HHN celebrated the diversity of campus life with four action days in May and June, setting an example for cosmopolitanism, diversity and acceptance.

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HHN receives award for gender equality concept

HHN was successful in the most important funding program for more women in science and research, the Female Professors Program 2030.

About the concept (German)

Diversity Survey at the HHN

In January 2024, the Equality and Diversity Unit will conduct a survey among all members of the university. Central topics include the perception of HHN's diversity climate and the experience of discrimination.

All about the survey

Equal Opportunities

We set ourselves clear targets on equality and check these against key performance indicators. Equal treatment is ensured, for example, by transparent procedures and the consistent involvement of equal opportunities officers.

Gender Equality Office

Consistently Against Discrimination

Respectful cooperation is the basis for working and learning together. People who experience discrimination or bullying are able to approach the appropriate contact points in confidence.

Protection against discrimination and bullying

Career Development for Women

In our cross-mentoring programme, WoMent, company managers support women students on their way into the jobs market.

Mentoring Programme WoMent

Family-friendly University

Family justice is an important concern for us. We implement this consistently with needs-oriented offers for the different target groups at the HHN on a permanent basis.

Family-friendly university

Barrier-free Throughout Your Studies

The representatives for students with disabilities, support students with disabilities or chronic illnesses in finding individual solutions.

Students with disabilities

Room of Silence

The room of silence are a place to pause, retreat or pray. Everyone is welcome.

Room of Silence

HHN receives award for gender equality concept

We are a university full of potential that needs to be discovered and encouraged. Diversity is a strength in the way we work together. That is why we welcome everyone, regardless of gender, age, personal biography and lifestyle, ethnic or religious background and physical abilities. Respectful interaction and the positive recognition of diversity are our core values. By actively managing diversity, we enable diversity to be lived in all areas of the university. Together, we are committed to creating a university that is equal opportunities, open to the world and critical of discrimination.