Since the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) was founded in 2003 through the merger of its two predecessor universities, gender equality and family-friendly policies have been among its central strategic goals. The Facultyof Computer Science is working with the gender equality officers to develop a gender equality plan that outlines appropriate goals and measures. The newly elected team of decentralized gender equality officers is now taking on the responsibilities for gender equality within the faculty.

The first general assembly of women in the faculty took place on May 8, 2024.
The second general assembly of women in the faculty took place on November 6, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Officer:

• Dr. Lisa Holthoff

Deputy Officers:

• Dr. Jessica Szczuka
• Prof. Dr. Nicole Krämer

Contact:
gleichstellungsbeauftragte.informatik@uni-due.de

Information on sexual violence:
www.uni-due.de/gleichstellung/sexualisierte-gewalt

Central Office for Gender Equality:
www.uni-due.de/gleichstellung