Gender in Forschung und Lehre

The FH Aachen has set itself the goal of sustainably promoting gender and diversity in studying and teaching. It is the task of university lecturers to deal professionally with the diversity of students in terms of e.g. age, origin or gender, to recognise discrimination, to reduce prejudices and to enable fair cooperation. Gender- and diversity-conscious teaching also means taking up and addressing gender and diversity as teaching and study content. In the last 20 years, the consideration of gender and diversity dimensions in research at German universities has become established in many places and has produced innovative research results in almost all disciplines. Moreover, gender and diversity dimensions can be a decisive factor in the planning and implementation of research projects - for example, when gender differences become relevant. Appropriate consideration of these dimensions in the development of research questions and projects can thus contribute to research results gaining in scientific quality.

Against this background, the reflection of gender aspects in relation to research content and
designs or the composition of project teams has become an increasingly important criterion in the approval of research proposals. The university is therefore committed to the systematic consideration of gender and diversity aspects in research. FH Aachen signed the Diversity Charter in May 2022. The "Diversity Charter" initiative stands for the voluntary commitment of companies and institutions to initiate and improve diversity management in Germany and to create an appreciative and prejudice-free working environment. The FH Aachen also has a Vice Rector for Diversity and Equity of Opportunity.

More information on gender in research and teaching:

Toolbox "Gender and Diversity in Teaching", Free University of Berlin.

Gender & Diversity in Digital Teaching, Berlin University of Applied Sciences