Living Diversity

The Advisory Board advises the Executive Board on fundamental issues of diversity. This includes, in particular, framework conditions, objectives and possibilities for a constructive approach to diversity, including measures to protect against discrimination. The Advisory Board supports the development of the University's diversity strategy and also accompanies the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the University of Erfurt. The Advisory Board shall meet twice per semester on a rotational basis. Members are:

• President of the University of Erfurt (Chair)
  Professor Walter Bauer-Wabnegg
• a professorial member
  N.N.
• a member from the group of academic staff members
  Dr Mischa Engelbracht
• three members from the group of students
  Marieke Petersen
  Verena Baumüller
  Sebastian Simros
• Diversity Officer
  Niklas Radenbach
• Equal Opportunities Officer
  Dr Theresia Piszczan
• Representative for the field of "Studying with Disabilities"
  Bernhard Becher
• Disability representation
  Franziska Gossen
• Head of the International Office
  Manuela Linde
• Inclusion Officer
  Nadine Pippus-Wehlisch
• Staff Council Chair
  Andrea Scholz

The consultation of further advisory experts is possible.

The Diversity Officer looks after the interests of all members, family members, doctoral candidates and applicants to the university, in particular the interests of students with a disability, a mental illness or a chronic illness. In consultation with the Equal Opportunities Officer, the Representative for Severely Disabled Students and the Inclusion Officer, he/she is involved in the planning and organisation of teaching, study and working conditions for members of the university, advises them and works towards the elimination of existing disadvantages and barriers. He/she has the right to participate, apply and speak in all committees of the university's self-administration and works in close connection with the University of Erfurt's Diversity Advisory Board.

The Diversity Officer of the University of Erfurt is Niklas Radenbach. The Senate elected him in May 2021 on the proposal of the President for a term of office of three years.