Language and gender(s): Submit your questions now!

Central Equal Opportunities Officer

The Central Equal Opportunities Officer actively promotes diversity of perspectives and equal opportunities. Together with her team, she advises and supports employees and female students at HHU on issues such as career advancement and discrimination.

NEWS and EVENTS

Language and gender(s):
Submit your questions now!

Hardly any other language-related topic polarizes opinion as much as gender-sensitive language. For some, it is “a question of morality,” for others, an imposition. But what does linguistics actually say on this topic? This will be discussed on April 29, 2026, at the Haus der Universität. However, interested parties can submit questions now, which will then be discussed on the evening of the event.

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Newsletter:
April Issue Now Available

A new issue of the Central Equal Opportunity Officer’s newsletter has been published and is now available for download.

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Forum Gender in Medicine on May 6, 2026:
Taboo meets technology – endometriosis reimagined

The 16th forum will take place on May 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Haus der Universität (hybrid). Endometriosis affects millions of people worldwide – but diagnosis often takes years, and many suffer in silence. The event will show how new technologies can improve diagnosis and treatment and break down taboos. Experts from research and health tech will discuss how science and digital innovations are making endometriosis more visible and easier to treat – and what challenges remain.

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coaching and workshops

Here you can register for workshops, online courses, trainings and events offered at HHU on topics relevant to gender equality.

SelmaMeyer-Mentoring

Since 2006, SelmaMeyerMentoring has supported female scientists at HHU in planning and developing their careers at the university. Here you can find more information.

family and studies/career

Reconciling family and career or studies is a challenge for many. Here you can learn more about support programs and the Family Support Centre at HHU.

Support programmes, grants and funds

Gender-appropriate language

A Handout by the Central Equal Opportunity Officer and the Diversity Section of the Heine Center for Sustainable Development at HHU

International Women’s Day

To mark International Women's Day on 8 March, various events such as a musical reading or lectures will take place.

Forum Gender in der Medizin

The contributions of the forum are interdisciplinary and they approach the topic of gender from different directions.

Mein HEINE-Mensch

Every two years, teaching staff, researchers, students and university employees at HHU who are committed to equality are honored.

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