Equality
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Our goal at the HfMT Hamburg is to actively eliminate discrimination, particularly on the basis of gender. Our Equal Opportunities Officers, who are elected by the Deans of Studies in accordance with the Hamburg Higher Education Act, play a decisive role. They are involved in all appointment procedures and are committed to ensuring that applications from women are specifically promoted and given special consideration. In this way, they support the implementation of the Women's Promotion Directive and the Gender Equality Future Concept 2018-2022.
The HfMT has set itself ambitious goals:
- Increase the proportion of women in artistic and academic professorships
- Strengthening the position of women in the artistic-scientific mid-level faculty and in the Committees
- Promoting female students in underrepresented subjects
- Facilitating the compatibility of study or work with family and care
In addition, we offer support and advice on issues relating to equality and gender policy, the implementation of gender-equitable language and gender-based and sexualized discrimination and violence. Our commitment to equality is an integral part of our university culture and aims to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all.
The team / The structure
The HfMT has a central Equal Opportunities Officer and a deputy who are available to answer all questions relating to equal opportunities. In addition, each Dean's Office has its own decentralized Equal Opportunities Officer. You can find their contact details below:
Equal Opportunities Officer of the university:
Equal Opportunities Officer: Dr. Silke Wenzel
Deputy Equal Opportunities Officer: Prof. Karin Holzwarth
Consultant for Equal Opportunities and Diversity Management: N.N.
Decentralized Equal Opportunities Officer of the Deans of Studies:
- SD I: Prof. Julija Botchkovskaia (Deputy N. N.)
- SD II: Prof. Carolyn James (Deputy N.N.)
- SD III: Prof. Frauke Haase (Deputy Prof. Elisabeth Pelz)
- SD IV: Prof. Ruta Paidere (Deputy N.N.)
- Institute KMM: Prof. Dr. Barbara Hans (Deputy Prof. Vera Heimisch)
- TVP: Birgit Stoehr, Silke Fönschau
- ASTA: N.N.
- ZGD: N.N.
Advancement of women
At the HfMT Hamburg, we are actively committed to the advancement of women and play a leading role in gender equality. Our promotion of women goes beyond mere measures and is an integral part of our university culture.
We recognize the importance of equality for women in all areas of academic life and are committed to providing comprehensive support for female talent. We place particular emphasis on empowering women in leadership positions, increasing their presence in academic fields and providing them with all the resources they need to reach their full potential.
Our promotion of women includes targeted programs to support female students and graduates, the promotion of women in research and teaching and the creation of an environment that promotes equal opportunities and professional development. We recognize the diversity of challenges women face and provide targeted support and resources to help them achieve their goals.
With our clear commitment to the advancement of women and gender equality, we set a strong example for the entire university community and drive change towards a just and inclusive society.
Fundamentals of gender equality work
The recruitment procedures for technical and administrative staff are supervised by an Equal Opportunities Officer in accordance with the Hamburg Equal Opportunities Act. The Equal Opportunities Officer, the Equal Opportunities Officers of the Deans of Studies and representatives of the ASTA coordinate their work in the Conference of Equal Opportunities Officers (KoGl), which meets once a month during the semester.
The conference is chaired by the university's Equal Opportunities Officer, who is elected by the University Senate. She regularly reports to the University Senate on the activities of the KoGl and represents the HfMT in the State Conference of Equal Opportunities Officers at Hamburg Universities (LaKoG) and in the Federal Conference of Equal Opportunities Officers at Universities. Bukof