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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity makes a major contribution to the excellence of our university. By taking account of and supporting equal opportunities and diversity in all its dimensions, we create an attractive culture of teaching and learning, in addition to an innovative work environment.
The University of Basel pursues the objective of being a family-friendly, equality-oriented, nondiscriminatory and accessible university.
Students, researchers and staff at the University of Basel have varied interests and bring with them a variety of experiences. The baseline for a respectful culture of work and learning is understanding these various realities. Because only then can dialog take place on equal terms, with open and respectful communication. This will empower everyone to participate in their work and studies to the best of their ability.
Guiding Principles
Based on the Strategic Position (2022-2030) and the Action Plan (2022-2025), the following Diversity & Inclusion Management objectives have been established:
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SEPTEMBER
2023
Invitation to all students with family responsibilities
Workshop "Fokus Familie: Gemeinsam für bessere Studienbedingungen" (in German). The goal is to identify current needs regarding studying with a family and to jointly look for concrete ways to facilitate the conditions for studying with a family. Registration until 17 August!
27
JUNE
2023
Community-Building: Presentation «Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel» and networking.
At the end of Pride Month, the Diversity & Inclusion Office and Human Resources invite to a networking aperitif. The initiators of the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel will present the results of their research on the situation of LGBTIQ+ persons at Swiss universities.
17:00-18:00, Verso, Petersgraben 50.
9
JUNE
2023
13-14 UHR
Diversity Talks! – Law and Practice of Queer Family Constellations
In the context of Pride Month and the family-friendly university, we would like to give space to the topic of queer families.
Invited for a short talk are Dr. Doris Leibetseder, Center for Gender Studies and Prof. Dr. Sandra Hotz, Professor of Civil and Medical Law in Neuchâtel.
You are welcome to register for the hybrid event here. This event takes place in German!
MARCH
2023
Equal opportunities monitoring 2022
The proportion of female professors at the University of Basel is steadily increasing, so that from 2021 to 2022 the proportion of female professors increased by 2% from 25% to 27%.
More details and graphics on the annual equality monitoring can be found here.