How to fight discrimination and deal with diversity in your team

Diversity is a lived reality in many work groups in academia, but nevertheless these teams often have no clear understanding of the benefits or additional challenges of a diverse work environment. The biggest issues are undoubtedly undetected micro-aggressions and discrimination. This workshop will give a very brief introduction into how every individual can contribute to a group culture that is defined by mutual respect and open, empathic communication rather than reoccurring injustices. We will focus on the prevention of discrimination and instant reactions to difficult situations in your work environment.

Due to the introductory character of this course, we will not be able to address fundamental system changes (which are of course necessary) or official complaints procedures as a response to severe discrimination in greater depth. However, the trainer can provide information on these issues to the participants if they are interested to dive deeper.

About the trainer: Eileen Schwanold is a Social and Organizational Psychologist (MSc) specialized in Diversity & Social Equality. Currently she is developing and implementing Diversity strategies for the Cluster of Excellence “CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter” at the University of Hamburg and Programme Coordinator of the Mentoring Programme dynaMENT. Furthermore, she offers talks and workshops on Diversity Matters. Outside of her main occupations she has experience in young talent promotion and social justice in the educational sector through her year-long volunteer work with the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes) where she was a scholarship holder herself during her studies in Germany and the UK.

Trainer: Eileen Schwanold
Date: April 14, 2025
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 Uhr

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