ORANGE THE WORLD Buttons und Flyer

ORANGE THE WORLD – Flag Raising Action

On November 25 at 1.30 p.m., BOKU representatives gathered in front of the Wilhelm Exner Building to set an example against gender-based violence.
Grafisch gestaltete Hand mit dem Schriftzug "Vielfalt"

Awareness Days 2024

The full programme for November can be found here
Studierende sitzen in der Verzweigung eines großen Baumstammes

BOKU Courses with Gender and Diverstiy Content

Find an overview for the winter term 2024/25 here!

Call for Action – Ending Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

BOKU signed the Call! Working Towards Safe and Respectful Higher Education and Research for All
Hand hält drei Symbole nach oben

Check the recommendation on the use of language and images at BOKU

Changes in how we use language can prove challenging for many. With the recommendations present, BOKU therefore intends to provide orientation by focusing on language and images that are more inclusive, gender-sensitive and diversity aware.
Logo Tag der Geschlechterforschung

Gender equality and sustainable food systems

On December 5, 2023, BOKU took part in Gender Research Day for the second time to highlight current research projects in this field.
Eine weibliche Person sitzt mit dem Kopf in die Hände gestützt vor einem Laptop. Im Hintergrund sind Dinge skizziert, die überfordernd wirken können, wie Social Media, Mediale Berichterstattung des Weltgeschehens, finanzielle Sorgen u.v.m.

Psychosocial Counseling Center for BOKU Students

Since the beginning of WS21/22, BOKU students have been supported by a team of external psychologists/psychotherapists. Students have the possibility to get counseling (virtual as well as in person) in case of study-related difficulties as well as in personal conflict situations.
Ausschnitt aus Ilse Wallentins Meldungsbuch 1919 mit Portrait und Unterschrift

Ilse Wallentin Anniversary

BOKU celebrates a special anniversary: exactly 100 years ago, Ilse Wallentin was the first woman to complete her doctorate at BOKU.
Maciej Palucki (Mitte) nimmt die Minerva Award Urkunde für die BOKU entgegen.

Minerva Awards 2024

BOKU's diversity strategy makes the shortlist
Logo der Diversitätsstrategie der BOKU mit Sternsymbol und dem Claim Sustainable Diversity

BOKU Diversity Strategy

The kick-off event on November 16, 2022 marked the beginning of the participatory process - all BOKU members are invited to get involved and help shape the diversity strategy.

We are very pleased to receive the Sustainability Award

The course "Soziale Kompetenzen in Theorie und Praxis" was selected in the category Social and Environmental Responsibility in University Operations.
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About

The Coordination Office for Gender Equality, Diversity and Disability is an institution according to § 19 Abs. 2 Z 7 UG and is assigned to the Rectorate.  

As a contact point for a wide range of topics relating to gender and diversity competence, inclusion and disability, the advancement of women and equality, the Coordination Office also deals with issues of equal opportunities and (anti-)discrimination. As a cooperation partner, we accompany and advise BOKU-internal processes and are involved in the initiation and implementation of topic-related measures. We ...

  • coordinate
  • advise
  • network
  • cooperate
  • inform
  • organize
  • report
  • recommend
  • document

Our offer is directed to all BOKU members as well as to those interested in studying at BOKU. 

We are looking forward to exchange and cooperation! 

Contact: kostelle(at)boku.ac.at

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This homepage is currently being translated. Please contact us [kostelle(at)boku.ac.at] if you need information about Gender Equality, Diversity or Accassibility at BOKU.

Management

Head

DI.in
 Ruth Scheiber-Herzog

Addresses & Contact

H29400 Coordination Office for Gender Equality, Diversity and Accessibility

Wilhelm-Exner-Haus
Peter-Jordan-Straße 82/I
1190 Wien

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