# Gender & Diversity

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- [Structures & Policies](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Menschen-an-der-RWTH/Gender-Diversity/~bnppqa/Strategie-Struktur/lidx/1/)
- [Support and Services](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Menschen-an-der-RWTH/Gender-Diversity/~bnpcmp/Beratung-Service/lidx/1/)
- [Offices and Contact](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Menschen-an-der-RWTH/Gender-Diversity/~bnpwjc/Kontakt-und-Einrichtungen/lidx/1/)
- [Awards & Recognition](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Menschen-an-der-RWTH/Gender-Diversity/~bnrjoh/Preise-Auszeichnungen/lidx/1/)
- [Orange the World](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Menschen-an-der-RWTH/Gender-Diversity/~xydyv/Orange-the-World/lidx/1/)

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- [What We Stand For](#aaaaaaaaabjuzwq)
- [Portal for Inclusion and Accessibility](#aaaaaaaaabnshnw)
- [Events](#aaaaaaaaabjmgxv)
- [Gender and Diversity by Faculty](#aaaaaaaaabnuhbw)

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## What We Stand For

At RWTH, we take seriously our responsibility to address societal challenges and contribute to the public good. Equity, equal opportunity, and respect for diversity are core values that shape our university culture and inform everything we do—from research and teaching to learning, career development, and institutional leadership. We view the diversity of our campus community as a source of strength, opportunity, and collective enrichment.

Our goal is to create a campus environment where everyone can learn, teach, research, and work together—free from barriers, bias, discrimination, and exclusion. This commitment reflects a broad understanding of diversity that recognizes different lived experiences, identities, and perspectives and intentionally integrates them into our policies, practices, and decision-making. Guided by our [Code of Values (2024)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/doqa/lidx/1), [Diversity Strategy (2022–2027)](https://magazines.rwth-aachen.de/en/diversity-strategie/start), [Equality Plan (2022–2027) (de)](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/global/show_document.asp?id=aaaaaaaabsirioh), and [Inclusion Action Plan (2021–2026)](https://www.igad.rwth-aachen.de/cms/igad/inklusion/portal-inklusion-und-barrierefreiheit/~ocdyk/aktionsplan-inklusion-2021-2026-der-rwth/?lidx=1), we are committed to fostering a respectful, collaborative campus culture, [actively addressing discrimination](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/ens/lidx/1), and working together to build a truly inclusive university.

> We stand unequivocally against racism and all forms of discrimination. As outlined in our Institutional Strategy, RWTH is committed to academic freedom and the advancement of scientific excellence. This commitment is grounded in the core values of freedom, competence, relevance, diversity, ambition, dedication, integrity, transparency, and equal opportunity.
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> [RWTH Aachen University statement against racism and discrimination](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/iwbpn/lidx/1)

## News

Copyright: © IGaD

[IGaD Annual Magazine 2025 Published](https://www.igad.rwth-aachen.de/cms/igad/die-stabsstelle/aktuelles/~bsawai/igad-jahresheft-2025-veroeffentlicht/?lidx=1)

Copyright: © Heike Lachmann

[RWTH Awards Brigitte Gilles Prizes](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Aktuell/Pressemitteilungen/Februar-2026/~brukta/RWTH-verleiht-Brigitte-Gilles-Preise/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Stefan Hense

[Newsletter “Equal Opportunities University” February 2026](https://www.igad.rwth-aachen.de/cms/igad/die-stabsstelle/~nbvf/newsletter-chancengerechte-hochschule-/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Heike Lachmann

[Award Cerenomy “FAMOS für Familie”](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Aktuell/Pressemitteilungen/November-2025/~bqtttr/Vorbilder-fuer-eine-familienfreundliche/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Martin Braun

[Promoting Greater Gender Equality in Professorial Appointments](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Aktuell/Pressemitteilungen/August-2025/~bpddcy/Mehr-Geschlechtergerechtigkeit-bei-Beruf/lidx/1/)

Copyright: © Stefan Hense

[RWTH Featured in 2025 CEWS Gender Equality Ranking of German Universities](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Aktuell/Pressemitteilungen/August-2025/~bpbfkk/RWTH-im-CEWS-Hochschulranking/lidx/1/)

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IGaD Annual Magazine 2025 Published

RWTH Awards Brigitte Gilles Prizes

Newsletter “Equal Opportunities University” February 2026

Award Cerenomy “FAMOS für Familie”

Promoting Greater Gender Equality in Professorial Appointments

RWTH Featured in 2025 CEWS Gender Equality Ranking of German Universities

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## Portal for Inclusion and Accessibility

Copyright: © Mario Irrmischer

The [Portal for Inclusion and Accessibility](https://www.igad.rwth-aachen.de/cms/igad/inklusion/~rhby/portal-inklusion-und-barrierefreiheit/?lidx=1) offers comprehensive information and a range of resources related to disability, chronic health conditions, and support services available at RWTH Aachen University.

## Gender Monitoring

[Gender monitoring](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/mcri/lidx/1) provides critical data to identify disparities and track progress in representation across the University. As a strategic tool, it informs the planning, execution, and evaluation of gender equity initiatives.

## Events

The [Equal Opportunities Office and Family Services Team host a wide range of events](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/ckpf/lidx/1) centered on gender equity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

[IGaD also offers many programs](https://www.igad.rwth-aachen.de/cms/igad/gender-diversity/~bmptuq/veranstaltungen/?lidx=1)  designed to spark dialogue, challenge assumptions, and drive meaningful change. All members of the university community are encouraged to participate and help shape a more inclusive campus culture.

## Gender and Diversity by Faculty

Gender equity is a strategic priority at the University, embedded in institutional planning and reflected in policies and initiatives across all levels. Each of the nine Faculties provides information on RWTH’s overall gender and diversity efforts, as well as their specific initiatives, key contacts, and available resources:

#### Faculty 1 – Mathematics and Natural Sciences

See the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://www.fb1.rwth-aachen.de/cms/mathematik-naturwissenschaften/die-fakultaet/profil/~gak/gender-and-diversity/?lidx=1) for an overview of initiatives, responsibilities, and contact information.

#### Faculty 2 – Architecture

Visit the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://arch.rwth-aachen.de/cms/architektur/die-fakultaet/profil/~dvgi/gender-and-diversity/?lidx=1) for faculty contacts and external resources focused on “Women and/in Architecture.”

#### Faculty 3 – Civil Engineering

See the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://www.fb3.rwth-aachen.de/cms/bauingenieurwesen/die-fakultaet/profil/~dyux/gender-and-diversity/?lidx=1) for faculty contacts and links to relevant university-wide resources.

#### Faculty 4 – Mechanical Engineering

Explore the [Gender Equity Page](https://www.maschinenbau.rwth-aachen.de/cms/maschinenbau/die-fakultaet/profil/~hcg/gender-and-diversity/?lidx=1) for key contacts and detailed information on equity measures.

The Faculty also maintains a [Commission for Equal Opportunities](https://www.maschinenbau.rwth-aachen.de/cms/maschinenbau/die-fakultaet/profil/gender-and-diversity/~hmgds/kommission-fuer-chancengerechtigkeit/?lidx=1) that supports inclusive practices across all groups.

#### Faculty 5 – Georesources and Materials Engineering

Visit the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://www.fb5.rwth-aachen.de/cms/georessourcen/die-fakultaet/profil/~hln/gender-and-diversity/?lidx=1) for faculty-specific contacts and programs, as well as RWTH-wide offerings.

#### Faculty 6 – Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

See the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://www.elektrotechnik.rwth-aachen.de/cms/elektrotechnik-und-informationstechnik/die-fakultaet/profil/~ewcg/gender-diversity/?lidx=1) for faculty contacts and links to university-wide equity and diversity resources.

#### Faculty 7 – Arts and Humanities

Access the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://www.philosophische-fakultaet.rwth-aachen.de/cms/philosophie/die-fakultaet/profil/~mmqjf/gender-diversity/?lidx=1) for faculty contact information and university-wide equity resources.

#### Faculty 8 – School of Business and Economics

Visit the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://www.wiwi.rwth-aachen.de/cms/wirtschaftswissenschaften/die-fakultaet/profil/~lysva/gender-and-diversity/?lidx=1) for faculty contacts and links to university-wide support services.

#### Faculty 10 – Medicine

See the [Gender and Diversity Page](https://www.medizin.rwth-aachen.de/cms/medizin/die-fakultaet/chancengerechtigkeit/~ini/gender-and-diversity/?lidx=1) for faculty contacts and university-wide resources.

[Two vice-deans](https://www.medizin.rwth-aachen.de/cms/medizin/die-fakultaet/organisation/~bcgrtd/dekanat/?lidx=1) oversee equity initiatives within their respective areas, and the Faculty also offers [TANDEM mentoring](https://www.medizin.rwth-aachen.de/cms/medizin/die-fakultaet/chancengerechtigkeit/gender-and-diversity/~ctex/mentoring-programme/?lidx=1) and [support for women pursuing Habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification)](https://www.medizin.rwth-aachen.de/cms/medizin/forschung/foerderung/personenbezogene-programme/~coex/habilitationsstipendien/?lidx=1).