Aspect Ethnic | cultural | national origin
The university is committed to the diversity of its members in its mission statement. International staff and students are just as much at the centre of this aspect as Germans with a history of immigration and migrant university members.
Ethnic, cultural and national origin in studies, research and employment
Pluralistic perspectives enrich teaching, research and collaboration at the university. The focus of our work is to raise awareness for an appreciative approach to ethnic, cultural and national diversity, to identify disadvantageous and discriminatory structures, language and actions, to build up anti-racist knowledge and to create a supportive environment for all.
Making connections - empowerment and networking
There are now a large number of organisations and initiatives aimed at BIPoC that offer networks, exchange and guidance.
Vashu e.V. is an association of African students at the University of Heidelberg. In Mannheim, UMOJA! e.V. Mannheim, an intergenerational team of Black, African and African-diasporic people, offers empowering workshops and safe spaces for Black people. Migration Hub Heidelberg
is a network in the Rhine-Neckar region. It provides spaces, organises networking and supervises and supports initiatives by and for migrants and BPoC. ADAN e.V. Afro Deutsches Akademiker Netzwerk
is a network for students, professionals and companies/organisations. It organises mentoring, events, professional contacts and personal exchange. The members work to promote an enlightened image of Africa to the outside world. The ISD - Initiative Schwarze Menschen in Deutschland (Initiative of Black People in Germany) is an association of Black people who campaign for the interests of Black people in Germany. The association aims to promote Black awareness, counter racism and support the networking of Black people and their organisations. ADEFRA e.V. is a cultural-political forum by and for Black women* to promote the quality of life of Black women* and girls in Germany.
MyUrbanology is an online platform for Black and POC perspectives in German-speaking countries. Topics are role models, lifestyle, research, feel-good places, literature, job offers.