Gender Equality

At the University of Hohenheim, gender equality is a key concern that covers all areas and enables special success through the organized collaboration of actors from all areas of the University. Based on the State Higher Education Act, gender equality policies at Hohenheim are geared towards both students and scientific staff.

The proportion of female professors at Hohenheim is significantly above the state average. Among the state's universities, Hohenheim and Tübingen lead the way in terms of gender equality. This is also confirmed in the most recent ranking of the "Competence Center Women in Science and Research" (CEWS). Its successful performance in the federal and state governments' Female Professor Program II (Professorinnenprogramm II) has enabled the University to invest addtional funds in innovative gender equality measures designed to continue and build on the success of its existing gender equality policies.

Cross-cutting task: Gender equality policies at the University of Hohenheim

Committees / Service Units

Position in the University structures: Gender equality policies are set and implemented with the cooperation of many actors throughout the University.

The Gender Equality Office offers advising, information, and support for all questions related to gender equality.

Gender Equality Office

Gender Plan

University-Wide Strategy: In its Gender Plan, the University formulates guidelines for gender equality policies as well as the measures planned in the following areas: University culture | qualification of early career researchers | reconcilability of family and career | teaching | needs profile for female professors.

It also foresees the development of a Diversity Plan to promote the potentials and talents of all students and University employees as well as possible.

Gender Plan

Gender Equality Plan & Annual Report

Objectives and findings: The Gender Equality Plan is part of the University of Hohenheim's Structural and Development Plan. It includes objectives and visions and sets down deadlines.

Structural and Development Plan

The result is documented in the Gender Equality Representative's Annual Report.

Annual Report Gender Equality 2022

Memberships & Networks

Active in regional and national networks

State Conference for the Gender Equality Representatives at Scientific Universities in Baden-Württemberg (LaKoG)
Best Practice Club “Families at the University”
Stuttgart Advisory Committee for Gender Equality Issues
Work-Life-Balance Network Region Stuttgart
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Gender equality programs and support for women

The strategies and measures implemented in recent years and decades have led to structural changes in the University culture, human resource policies, research, teaching, and studies as well as in the reconcilability of family and career.