Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Creating equal opportunities at all levels of education, research and governance is a central part of the development concept of the Cluster and an important goal for KIT and Heidelberg University.
Both institutions have defined strategic gender equality plans to increase the proportion of women at all qualification levels; for more information and the specific measures services visit the office for equal opportunity at KIT and Heidelberg University.
In addition to the existing gender equality plans of KIT and Heidelberg University, and coordinated with their equal opportunity offices, the Cluster aims to:
- further improve the already existing supportive family-friendly environment
- increase the percentage of female bachelor and master students in the disciplines of the Cluster
- increase the percentage of female scientists and professors, ensuring gender equality
- promote diversity and inclusion across all status groups and career stages
The Diversity Commissioner takes care of the fulfilment of these goals, is in regular contact with the equal opportunity office of KIT and Heidelberg University and with the Cluster Office that is implementing the defined measures.
Thorana Grether
Cluster Office
Prof. Dr. Petra Tegeder
Heidelberg University