Our Responsibilites
Our responsibilities include representing the interests of women across all status groups within the department – this includes administrative and technical staff, academic staff, students, and professors. We provide advice to the department on personnel matters, particularly through our involvement in appointment procedures. In addition, we coordinate the allocation of funds dedicated to the promotion of women and are committed to ensuring their effective use.
Another key aspect of our work is the organization and implementation of events aimed at promoting women. These include discussion groups, workshops, and seminars that create space for exchange, professional development, and networking. We also participate in departmental council meetings, share information about training and educational opportunities, and support the Gender Equality Officer of TU Darmstadt in her work. Furthermore, we actively contribute to the Gender Equality Advisory Board to help strengthen gender equality within the department in the long term.
Our Goals
One of our main goals is to reduce the underrepresentation of women in the academic environment. At Department 13, this is particularly evident in full-time positions, permanent contracts, and professorships, where women remain significantly underrepresented. We are therefore committed to addressing and reducing the structural disadvantages that women face in employment, research, and teaching. Our efforts aim to create equal opportunities and conditions for all genders, contributing to a fairer and more diverse academic culture.
Gender Equality Concept
The objectives of our work are set out in the equality concept. This is regularly adapted to current circumstances and challenges.
Gender equality concept of Department 13 (as of 2023 | German) (opens in new tab)
Fundamentals of equal opportunities work at TU Darmstadt
If you would like to contribute ideas and suggestions to the creation of the equality concept, you can contact us at any time. We look forward to your input!
How we can support you
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Women's funding
Whether it's job application training, travel allowances for specialist conferences or coaching – if you want to gain further qualifications, network or implement your own equality measures, you can apply for financial support from us.
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Funding programmes and scholarships
Whether mentoring programmes such as ‘Big Sister’ or networks such as ‘Femtec’ – there are numerous offers that specifically support women on their way to university, through their studies or towards a professorship.
Student Assistant Wanted!
Are you interested in gender equality and want to actively contribute? We are looking for a student assistant to support our gender equality team!
Your tasks will include research, assisting with events, and helping maintain our website. If you are reliable, enjoy communicating, and are ideally in an advanced stage of your Bachelor's or Master's studies, we look forward to receiving your application!
You can find the job posting as a PDF here (German) here (opens in new tab)
Applications to: gleichstellung@bauing.tu-darmstadt.de
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Picture: pexels.com/Karolina GrabowskaChristiane Nüsslein-Volhard Foundation awards fellowships for young female scientists with children
2025/09/19
The fellowships provide financial support, creating valuable time for scientific qualification and career development.
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2025/09/19
Three new qualification professorships open up career paths to professorships.
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New award for mothers with a doctorate at TU Darmstadt
2025/09/19
The Soroptimist International Club Darmstadt and TU Darmstadt launch a new award to recognize the achievements and challenges of mothers in academia.
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Picture: Pixabay.com/Riki32Female Excellence Award 2025 at KIT
2025/09/02
Applications Open Until September 15
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and its Academy for Responsible Research, Teaching, and Innovation (ARRTI) are once again presenting the Female Excellence Award – Ethics of Digitization.
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RMU Weeks of Equal Opportunities 2025
2025/08/20
September 9–19, 2025 | Online
This September, the Equal Opportunity Offices of the Rhine-Main Universities (Goethe University Frankfurt, JGU Mainz, and TU Darmstadt) once again invite you to join the digital Weeks of Equal Opportunities.
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Call for nominations 2025: Franziska Braun Prize by the Carlo and Karin Giersch-Stiftung (Giersch foundation)
2025/07/17
€25,000 for innovative gender equality initiatives at TU Darmstadt
Apply now: The 2025 Franziska Braun Prize honors outstanding ideas, projects, and initiatives that promote the advancement of women in STEM fields and academic careers.
