Equality, Gender and Diversity

The Office for Equality, Gender and Diversity is a legally mandated organisational unit responsible for the coordination of activities relating to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and gender research (§19 (2) No. 7 Universities Act 2002). It serves all staff and students at the University of Continuing Education Krems.  

Together, we strive to promote gender and diversity perspectives in research, teaching, and administration at the university. Our efforts are guided by three key objectives: 

Fix the numbers: Promoting gender balance across all disciplines and hierarchical levels 

• Equality initiatives such as the mentoring program “Karriere_Mentoring III” and the development and coaching program “ENCO” 

• Gender monitoring 

Fix the institution: Reducing structural barriers and building competencies in gender and diversity 

• Gender-inclusive language 

• Training measures 

• Equality-oriented criteria in recruitment and selection processes 

• Thematic events and awareness-raising activities 

Fix the knowledge: Enhancing gender and diversity perspectives in research and teaching 

• Practical guidelines and informational brochures 

• Support for integrating gender- and diversity-related content into teaching and research 

• National and international networking