UNIFY — Unit for Family, Diversity & Equality Equality

Heidelberg University has long regarded equal opportunities for female academics as one of the fundamental prerequisites for achieving and maintaining excellence in science. Accordingly, an environment of equal opportunities for female students and researchers is ensured in all areas of work at the university.

The Equal Opportunities Officer and UNIFY, together with other decentralised stakeholders, are responsible for equal opportunities at the university in the academic field. The Equal Opportunities Officer is responsible in matters of academic support (administration, library, laboratory and technology).

Gender-friendly Organisation Development and Promotion of young talent

Individual funding

Through the individual funding the university has created a backup of equality in order to offer support accordingly when dire situations emerge.

Central Equal Opportunity Officer

The Center Equality Offices is responsible (according to the LHG) for equal opportunities for women and men in science and studies. Professor Dr. Christiane Schwieren is supported in her many different tasks in her role by UNIFY.

Equal Opportunities Commissioners of the Faculties

Each faculty has its own equal opportunities commissioners who serve as direct points of contact for female students and academics. They represent the Equal Opportunities Commissioner of the University in faculty councils and commissions, especially in appointment procedures.

Further Training and Consulting

Further Training/Self Studying Tools

Here you can find two tools for self studying: Online-Tutorial about gender bias in appeal procedures and about gender-friendly language.

Career Consulting for Scientists

We offer individual consulting about topics like career planning and further qualifications. You can find more information here.

Gender Consulting

UNIFY offers support and consulting for human resource managers at scientific facilities and institutes.

Further (non-)universitary consultation services

Here you can find an overview of universitary and non-universitary consultation services.