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:
News
14
MAY
2025
Workshop: Thinking ahead financially
This event will help you to better assess the long-term effects of your chosen employment and/or partnership model on your income and financial security in old age.
For Students and employees of the Universities of Basel and Bern.
29
APRIL
2025
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Children's Clothing Fair for members of the University with children.
Bring clean children's clothes in good condition to sell and swap. Tables and display surfaces for the fair are provided by Verso, and there will be beverages offered as well.
Get to know other university members with children and the university's family services. Children are welcome!
16:00-18:00, at Verso, Petersgraben 50, 4051 Basel.
13
NOVEMBER
2024
Diversity Talks! AI, bias and equality.
We look forward to welcoming you to another edition of Diversty Talks! on Wednesday, 13.11.2024
Inputs:
Prof. Dr. Isabel Wagner: »Wie funktioniert KI, und warum hat sie Bias?«
Prof. Dr. Bianca Prietl: »Beyond Bias: KI im Spiegel queer-feministischer Kritik«
16:15-17:15, Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193.
You are welcome to register for the hybrid event here.
22
APRIL
2024
Workshop: Thinking ahead financially
This event will help you to better assess the long-term effects of your chosen employment and/or partnership model on your income and financial security in old age.
2023
25 Years of Equal Opportunities, Diversity & Inclusion
At Diversity & Inclusion, we celebrate our 25th anniversary. We look back at our eventful history, present our current offerings, and show why we are optimistic about the future.
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
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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.
