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UA Ruhr launches the "Diversity & Gender" certificate in the winter semester

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German Text on purple background: ‘Certificate Diversity & Gender’. © UA Ruhr
The Diversity and Gender certificate is offered jointly by Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University and the University of Duisburg-Essen. Students from all three universities have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at issues of diversity, social justice and power relations. The aim is to promote a well-founded, interdisciplinary and practical examination of diversity and gender-related topics in order to strengthen a discrimination-sensitive attitude in studies, work and society in the long term.

In a world that is becoming increasingly complex, it is important to stand up for respectful interaction and against all forms of contempt for humanity and anti-democracy. This is precisely where the Diversity and Gender certificate comes in and aims to enable students to take a critical look at discrimination and power and to reflect on their own social positioning.

From the basics to practice: 15 credit points in three modules

The certificate comprises 15 CP, which can be earned in three modules. The introductory module will be offered for the first time in the winter semester 2025/2026. It comprises two block courses and four online sessions. A total of 15 TU Dortmund University students can take part in the foundation module in this first run. No prior knowledge of the subject is required. What is expected is a willingness to critically examine social power relations and an interest in interdisciplinary work. Students from all disciplines are invited to take the module.

Registration is possible until October 10, 2025.

Registration

From the summer semester onwards, further creditable courses can be taken at TU Dortmund University, Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen for the advanced module, in which the skills and knowledge are to be deepened. A practical module deals with diversity and social inequality in specific fields of action.

Further information on the certificate