Fostering Exchange

ᐅ Gender- & Diversity Competencies

Gender- and diversity competencies refer to the range of skills that increase awareness of the dimensions of diversity present in one’s own actions, enabling reflection on their socio-political consequences.
Here, we provide information on mdw’s shared understanding of gender- and diversity competencies.
 

ᐅ Gender-inclusive Language

Gender-inclusive communication is a cornerstone of the equity work carried out at mdw.
Below, you will find a compendium of the official and recommended guidelines on language use at mdw, along with additional information, suggestions and practical resources to support the use of gender-fair, inclusive, and diversity-sensitive language.
 

ᐅ spiel|mach|t|raum

spiel|mach|t|raum refers both to the virtual web-based platform focusing on issues of women* and gender|queer|diversity at mdw, as well as to the event space of the Center for Further Education. The knowledge platform serves as a resource for recovering the stories of individuals and topics historically rendered invisible in institutional histories, inviting visitors to explore mdw’s history through these thematic spotlights.
 

ᐅ Publications & Guidelines

The GGD develops and publishes subject- and target-group-specific guidelines designed to share expertise and provide practical recommendations for action. They are available for download here.
 

ᐅ Networking & Contact Points

mdw offers a wide range of support services and information hubs for both staff and students regarding diversity, anti-discrimination and structures or experiences of disadvantage.
Find out more about contact points at mdw and its networking initiatives in the following sections.