The UDE Office for Gender Equality is committed to promoting equal opportunity at all levels of academia. A particular focus is on advancing women in academia, research, and leadership and decision-making positions.

Responsibilities and Objectives

• Promoting gender equality
• Supporting academic career paths
• Increasing the proportion of women in leadership positions
• Providing guidance on gender equality issues and work-life balance
• Participating in human resources and organizational development processes

Contact

Campus Essen
Room: WST-A 03.08
E-Mail: gleichstellungsbeauftragte@uni-due.de
Phone: +49 201 18-34014

Campus Duisburg
Room: LG 014 A
Phone: +49 203 37-91871

The Diversity Support Center (DSC) is the University of Duisburg-Essen’s central service unit for equality, diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and work-life balance.

Support Services

• Advice and support on diversity and equity issues
• Promotion of a university culture sensitive to discrimination
• Programs on inclusion and equal opportunity
• Support for balancing family life and an academic career
• Networking and awareness-raising within the university

Contact

Room: WST-C 03.17 (Campus Essen)
E-Mail: dsc@uni-due.de
Phone: +49 201 18-32160

The UDE Anti-Discrimination Office offers confidential initial counseling for individuals who have experienced or witnessed discrimination.

Counseling Services

• Confidential counseling sessions
• Support for those who have experienced discrimination
• Information on available options and support services
• Referrals to other counseling centers

Contact

Campus Essen
Room: WST-C 03.11
Phone: +49 201 18-37596

Campus Duisburg
Room: LG011
Phone: +49 203 37-92123
E-Mail: dsc-beratung@uni-due.de

The fundamental principles of good scientific practice include, in particular:

• scientific integrity and diligence
• transparency and traceability of scientific work
• responsible handling of research data
• fairness and respect in supervision, collaboration, and publication
• avoidance of discrimination and abuse of power
• promotion of an open and ethical scientific culture

The UDE adheres to the guidelines of the German Research Foundation (DFG) on ensuring good scientific practice. These standards are binding for all members of the university.

Ombudspeople and Counseling

Students, doctoral candidates, and staff members may contact the university’s ombudspeople confidentially with questions regarding good research practices, in cases of conflict, or if they suspect research misconduct.

Contact:

E-Mail: gwp-sekretariat@uni-due.de

Universities in North Rhine-Westphalia have established a central external legal counseling service for victims of abuse of power. The service is intended for students, employees, and internal counseling and support services at public universities and university hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Services offered by the counseling service

• Confidential, independent, and upon request anonymous initial legal consultation
• Assistance in assessing the legal implications of incidents
• Information on rights, obligations, and available channels for filing complaints and reporting incidents
• Guidance on additional internal and external support services
• Workshops and training sessions on complaint procedures and legal principles

The counseling center does not provide legal representation and does not investigate the facts of a case.

Objective

This service helps shed light on abuse of power, discrimination, and structural disadvantages within the academic system and provides accessible support to those affected. As such, the counseling center serves as an important complement to gender equality, diversity, and anti-discrimination initiatives at universities.

Contact

Phone: +49 221 973 128-53 
E-Mail: info@rechtsberatung-machtmissbrauch.nrw