Office for Equality, Diversity and Family Affairs
Events & News
Event series: Diversity in Action Weeks
Workshop on racism in university teaching – reflection workshop for university lecturers
Eldercare-Talk
Health care power of attorney
Orange your City
Lighting Event for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
As part of the International Day for the…
Screening of the Documentary Luchadoras
FerienCampus@ Leipzig University
Looking for Contributions! Women in Science 2026: Alliances for Change
Share your ideas with us! On Wednesday, 11 February 2026, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Under the patronage of the Rector of Leipzig University, Eva Inés Obergfell, the Office for Equality, Diversity and Family Affairs is organising an action day on the…
A lot is possible as a t.e.a.m.! Ten years of personnel development for female researchers at Leipzig University
For 10 years, the t.e.a.m. programme has been supporting female scientists in their career paths. This anniversary was celebrated at the annual t.e.a.m. up networking event on 23 September 2025.
Sing (m)it! 2025
"Für mich soll's rote Rosen regnen,
mir sollten sämtliche Wunder begegnen" (Rote Rosen, Hildegard Knef)
On March 10th 2025, the Office for Equality, Diversity, and Family Affairs hosted the successful sing-along event Sing (m)it! for the second time in a row as part of International Women's Day…
International Women's Day - a day for equality and women's rights
Every year on 8 March, the focus is on gender equality: on International Women's Day, events and demonstrations are held around the world to draw attention to women's rights. This day not only serves to celebrate the achievements of the women's rights movement to date, but also to draw attention to…
About us
We are committed to greater equal opportunities, diversity and a family-friendly approach. Learn more about funding programmes, the focus of and background to our work, committees, certificates and networks.
Study
Support and empowerment of women, LGBTIQ*, people with disabilities or chronic illness and with family responsibilities.
Administration, Teaching & Research
Support and empowerment of women, LGBTIQ*, people with disabilities or chronic illness and with family responsibilities.
Support
You would like to actively work for more equal opportunities at our university? We think that's great, because a university for everyone needs everyone! To support you, you can find guides, materials and lending options here.
Transfer & Networking
Exhibitions, events and publications on the topics of equal opportunities, diversity and equality. And we also have a podcast with great guests.
Contact
Our premises are wheelchair-accessible. A wheelchair accessible toilet is available. There are three parking spaces available for people with disabilities on Ritterstraße. Should you have any further questions, please contact us by phone or email.