Diversity
At CLICCS, all students, educators and staff are valued for their individuality, regardless of their gender, skin color, religion, etc. They are all entitled to learn and work together in a discrimination-free environment. If you have any questions or need advice, contact a member of the Gender & Diversity Committee.
See also Diversity at Universität Hamburg
Workshops
Recognise boundaries, defend boundaries
Safety is a crucial concern for FLINTA individuals, who often face experiences in both public and private spaces that impact their safety, including physical safety and self-confidence. Coach Renée Grothkopf (she/her, white, queer, able-bodied) brings her expertise in Muay Thai and extensive practical experience as a former bouncer to offer FLINTA individuals the opportunity to build self-confidence through practical self-defense techniques and situational role plays rooted in queer community self-defense knowledge.
Rules of the game in academia
On the path to a scientific career, knowledge must be acquired that is not explicitly communicated anywhere and for which there are no sources to be looked up. Exclusion mechanisms are often subliminal. Understanding decision making in the systemic and organizational context and the unwritten rules of micropolitical action can promote one's own strategic competence – also under the aspect of diversity.
Navigating the shark tank. Power games and micropolitical competence in academia
Some processes involving power games are perceived as unproductive, frustrating or even annoying. However, experience also tells us that difficult situations can be mastered by analyzing the dynamics of key situations and of the players‘ interests involved, by skillful communication and, generally, by a power-conscious approach.
How to be proactive: mental training for your personal and professional success
Women in academia face particular challenges in the course of their careers. On the one hand, there is the high pressure to perform, lots of expectations and the hierarchical structures at universities. In addition women have to struggle more with self-criticism and their demand for perfection than their male colleagues. How do we manage to motivate ourselves again in such situations, to make new plans and to implement them? Methods of mental strengthening and coaching can be a simple start to regaining our sovereignty after setbacks or in difficult circumstances.
How to perform confidently and communicate effectively
In the study and doctoral phases, it is very important to make progress, especially in terms of qualifications, diligence and performance. This applies to men and women alike. But later, when it comes to making a career - whether at university or in a company - this is not enough anymore. Now it's about becoming visible - and most men are more successful in this field than women are. They communicate in a fundamentally different way.
THE WRITING ACADEMIC Coaching Program
One Day. One Text.
This day marks a powerful kickstart for your upcoming text project. One day. One text. offers a structured workday, guiding you to start from scratch and complete a text (be it a journal article, a book chapter, a research proposal, or a lecture) in just one day.
Flow Writing Day
Let's dedicate an entire day to effective writing! Flow-Writing Day is an excellent opportunity to advance your writing project, regardless of its current state (rough version, first draft, final version), and in any language.
Diversity Days
The Diversity Days take place once a year at Universität Hamburg: during this time, the goals are to highlight and celebrate diversity at the university, and to address the opportunities and challenges of a diverse university across member groups.
In addition, there is a varied program of events ranging from lectures and workshops to discussions, film evenings and campus tours that deal with numerous dimensions of diversity at the university. We participate in the Diversity Days via several panels.
International Arrivals – Presentation and Podium Discussion
Internationalization forms an integral part of Universität Hamburg’s profile. Every year, it welcomes new researchers from all over the globe, who all face similar questions: What do I need to know in terms of legal regulations and my rights? Where can I find support at the university? How can I get in touch with other internationals, and what are the general networking options? How can I best get settled into the German academic system?
The panel “International Arrivals” will address these and other questions. Staff from Human Resources will give short presentations on the relevant legal requirements, and on supporting infrastructures available on campus. The audience will have the chance to ask questions. A subsequent podium discussion will complement the introductory talks. Three scholars and researchers from different academic backgrounds and status groups will share their experiences as internationals at Universität Hamburg. By providing a forum for incoming researchers, the podium hopes to facilitate a productive exchange on both the potentials and pitfalls – and to generate input on how to further optimize the acclimation process for international researchers.
Critical Whiteness in the Working Context – Workshop
In this workshop, we will look at the scope for action that a white position offers for critiquing racism in the context of our work. We will address difficulties and challenges as well as opportunities and possibilities. Interested parties from all fields are welcome: being able to compare different work contexts and their respective possibilities will enrich our exchange.
Speakers: Institut für diskriminierungskritische Bildung
Unconscious Bias
Unconscious Bias Training is a program designed to raise awareness and address the implicit biases that individuals may hold, often unconsciously, toward certain groups of people. These biases can subtly influence decisions, interactions, and perceptions, and can be a barrier to promoting diversity and equality in the workplace. Our Unconscious Bias training plays a key role in raising awareness, promoting diversity, and ensuring equal opportunity for all. This training is open to all who wish to participate and promotes awareness of hidden biases that include gender, race, and age.
Unisex Toilets
Since January 2021 we have had unisex toilets at the School of Integrated Climate and Earth System Sciences (SICSS) at Grindelberg 5+7. By taking this step, we wanted to make a statement against discrimination. Those who feel they are neither clearly male nor female shouldn’t have to choose; our restrooms are for everyone. There is also a practical side effect: since everyone can use the same toilets, queues are less likely to form at events. We intend to install further unisex toilets in the future.