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You're exactly where you're meant to be

Department for Equity and Diversity

You're exactly where you're meant to be.

Prof. Dr. Ruth Fleuchaus

“Social mobility through education is one of the most important promises of our society. A university that is sensitive to diversity creates greater equality of opportunity while also fostering innovation, academic excellence, and social cohesion.”  

Prof. Dr. Ruth Fleuchaus
Prorector International Affairs and Diversity

Objectives and responsibilities of our department

Offers and projects

Click here to explore our topics and initiatives.  You’ll find relevant content and resources organised around the diversity dimensions that form the focus of our work.

Diversity cannot be a siloed solution. Effective diversity management links the various dimensions of diversity and ensures that all structures and programs are designed with an intersectional approach and are coordinated with one another.

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be too.

Caring for others starts with caring for you.

Believe freely. Respect deeply.

Gender is individual. Equality is universal.

Removing Barriers. Enabling Access.

Love who you love. You belong here.

Different roots. Same destination: forward!

Events & News 2025 / 2026 (German only)

Our Team of the Department for Equity and Diversity

Head of Department

M.A. Maren Haag
M.A. Maren Haag
Head of Department for Equity and Diversity
+49 7131 504 6703

Contact persons for the individual departments and subject areas

Birgit Englert
Birgit Englert
Family Services, Studying with a Disability, Representation for People with Severe Disabilities
+49 7131 504 207
Melanie Müller-Mugele
Melanie Müller-Mugele
Advisor to the Equal Opportunities Officer, Project Coordinator doctora
+49 7131 504 6940
M.A. Nadja Willy
M.A. Nadja Willy
Consultant for Inclusion and Awareness

WoMENT Career Development Programme and FutureFem Hub

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