Faculty VI Women and Gender Equality Officers
Further information
Mission and offers
We are proactively dedicated to the following work within higher education policy:
- Drafting, implementing, and guiding issues of equal opportunities, women’s advancement, and gender equality
- Equal development opportunities and elimination of existing disadvantages for all persons due to their gender
We offer information, advising, and support on all matters related to everyday university life, particularly:
- Participation in all staffing and appointment procedures, including contract renewals and increased working hours, for all member groups (from student assistants to professors)
- Implementation of gender aspects in teaching and research
- Assistance with all issues related to gender mainstreaming and gender competence, e.g. inclusive language
- Finance planning and programming for study and career programs, e.g. events, funding opportunities, and continuing education and advising offers
- For questions about balancing family life with work/your career
- In cases of conflict/bullying, as well as (sexualized) discrimination, harassment, and violence
- Individual advising
In addition, we serve in an advisory capacity on the faculty’s committees and in conceptual and structural processes (e.g. faculty’s plan for the advancement of women, target agreements, academic reform). We actively participate in a network of other equal opportunities stakeholders both at and outside of TU Berlin.
The women and gender equality officers are elected by the women’s council (see below) and appointed by the Executive Board.
Women’s council
The women’s council is comprised of a woman and a deputy from each of the four status groups. Members are elected by the female members of the faculty for a two-year term of office.
Responsibilities of the women’s council:
- Electing the women and gender equality officers and their deputies
- Supporting the work of the women’s representatives
The current members of women’s council (until 31 March 2024) are: