Democracy Day
For an Open Society: Democracy Needs Commitment
Democracy thrives on participation – and that is precisely what we want to encourage with Democracy Day on 8 October 2025! Shortly after German Unity Day, we are making a strong statement for democratic engagement and inviting all members of the university community to get actively involved.
Democracy Day is intended to be a space for dialogue, participation and joint reflection on our responsibility in a democratic society – at the university and beyond. The democratic structures of the university will also be highlighted on this day.
Democracy Day aims to encourage people to become actively involved in democratic processes and to reflect on their own role in society.
Why is democracy important?
Democracy enables all people to express their opinions and make decisions together. It protects freedom, diversity and equal rights: values that are also lived at a university and are essential for an open and just society. Research and teaching require open discussions and the respectful exchange of different perspectives.
At a university, democracy also forms the basis for participation, respectful exchange and the development of new ideas. Only when all those involved are heard can teaching, research and campus life remain vibrant and sustainable.
In this way, democracy strengthens not only our society, but also the university as a place of shared learning and creativity.
How can I participate?
At the university, you can actively shape democracy by getting involved in student councils, committees or projects. Participating in events such as Democracy Day also offers an opportunity to contribute your own ideas and join in the discussion. Those who get involved strengthen campus life and help ensure that different voices are heard.
Whether it's a workshop, lecture, discussion, poster, information stand, online knowledge nugget or creative activity: we are looking for ideas, contributions and events that highlight the value of democratic action and encourage exchange. We collect smaller and larger offerings and promote them as a package at the beginning of the semester.
Would you like to contribute to the Democracy Day programme? Send us an email at referatgd@hs-heilbronn.de
Preliminary Programme
Open Society
Appreciative treatment, mutual respect and the promotion of diversity are core values that are firmly anchored in our mission statement. In order to fulfil our social mandate as a university, we want to provide a space for discussion on how these core values can be lived in a democratic society. For this purpose, we are planning a series of public events.
