Meeting of the Working Group for Gender Equality, Inclusion, Women's and Diversity Studies (AGIFD)

At the university, it aims to foster structures that are free of discrimination (or more so) and to enable the equal participation of all students and staff. The issues of gender equality, the advancement of women, inclusion, and diversity are understood as cross-cutting priorities that address not only study and work conditions but also teaching, research, and the university’s third mission. Particular attention is paid to processes of disregard and exclusion of women, LGBTIQ* individuals, people with disabilities, and people with migration backgrounds, as well as to multiple forms of discrimination. Another focus is on knowledge transfer to the predominantly rural region of (Upper) Lausitz and the involvement of regional stakeholders in our work processes.

The center sees itself as an open forum for discourse where all members of Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences are welcome, where needs and positions can be articulated, and where the AGIFD’s programmatic orientations and potential implementation strategies are discussed. Anyone interested may submit an application for individual membership to the center’s spokespersons. Individual membership requires active participation in the center’s activities. Membership is not required to participate in AGIFD activities.

The center meets as a full committee at least once per semester to coordinate the activities of the university and its members. Specific issues, topics, and needs are addressed in self-organized working groups. The next meeting of the AGIFD will take place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room GI 1.20 in Görlitz.

Interested members of Zittau/Görlitz University are invited to get involved with the AGIFD.