Program Diversity Days 2024

The Diversity Card is giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of university sports free of charge. It entitles you to use all university sports offers free of charge in the period from 27.05. to 02.06.2024. To book a Card go visit https://t1p.de/btrxd .

Location: various

Organizers: Hochschulsportzentrum

Exhibition with large-format pictures on truck tarpaulins and quotes that tell stories from the camps for refugees in the Mediterranean..

Ort: Universitätsplatz

Organisator:innen: Seebrücke Braunschweig e.V.

Some places can make everyday life as a parent, family caregiver or other care worker easier, while some can make it more difficult. As a carer, you can record and describe your personal places of care work - what helps to reconcile care work and paid work? Together, you will create a collection of the (im)compatibility issues in the city.

Ort:  Audimax Foyer, Universitätsplatz 3

Organisator:innen: Gender.Ing, Institut für Bauklimatik und Energie der Architektur

The kick-off event for the Days of Diversity is presenting the award-winning racism researcher Prof. Lorenz Narku Laing with a keynote speech on the topic: "University critical of racism - between necessity and strategic added value". The various aspects will be addressed and discussed in a subsequent panel discussion.

Location: Architecture Pavilion, Pockelstrasse 4 (old building - entrance also possible via inner courtyard)

Organizers: Strategic University Development, Press and Communication and Equal Opportunities Offices

Universities and the world of work are of crucial importance for democratic coexistence. But here, too, democracy has had to prove itself time and again for some time now. The social shift to the right can be seen in various facets and shows us that living and practicing democracy is not a matter of course. Anti-human and anti-democratic positions are becoming socially acceptable again - even at universities. Together with the participants, Mark Haarfeldt (DGB Bildungswerk e.V.) will work out which operational conditions should be provided to counter anti-democratic ideas in work, study and teaching so that universities can remain open to the world. Registration at t1p.de/st2b9

Location: BRICS seminar rooms on the ground floor, Rebenring 56

Organizers: Kooperationsstelle Hochschulen-Gewerkschaften
DGB Jugend, IG Metall Jugend, ver.di Jugend

The Braunschweig Anti-Discrimination Office introduces itself and provides an insight into its work to support those affected by discrimination.

Ort: Foyer Mensa 1, Katharinenstrasse 1

Organisator*innen: Antidiskriminierungsstelle Braunschweig

This workshop is aimed at all international students who have experienced racism or discrimination based on their origin. We would like to offer you the opportunity to exchange ideas and share your experiences with each other. With this workshop, we would like to help those affected to strengthen each other and also show them ways of dealing with discriminatory situations both inside and outside the university.

Location: International House, Room BW 74.003, Bültenweg 74/75,

Organizers: International Student Support (International House)

The open network meeting of the BIPoC@TU and LGBTIQ(at)TU student groups is intended to give students the opportunity to get to know a contact point at the TU to exchange ideas with like-minded people and to connect with each other. The meeting is informal and takes place in a pleasant atmosphere, so that both permanent members of the two of both networks as well as newly interested people can get to know each other.

Location: TU Braunschweig, Bunte BiB c/o AStA, Katharinenstraße 1

Organizers: Koordinierungsstelle Diversity, Student networks BIPoC@TU and LGBTIQ@TU

In order to answer the question of what postcolonial development cooperation can look like, the problems that arise and possible perspectives of postcolonial approaches will be discussed. The question of how to shape cooperation with stakeholders in a power-critical manner will be examined using the example of the project work of Engineers Without Borders at an elementary school in Uganda.

Location: Lecture Hall PK 4.4 (Altgebäude) Pockelsstrasse 4

Organizers: Ingenieure ohne Grenzen e.V. – Regionalgruppe Braunschweig Afropäa Hannover e.V.

We, the team of SCHLAU Braunschweig, are offering a workshop with information and plenty of room for questions on the topics of sexual and gender diversity and invite you to join us for drinks afterwards. SCHLAU e.V. is an information and education project from volunteers with the aim of reducing discrimination and prejudice. We want to give you confidence in the use of terminology, biographical insights into coming out, experiences of discrimination and the realities of life. Registration by 28.05. by e-mail to: info@schlau-braunschweig.de .

Location: Gemeindehaus St. Michaelis, Echternstraße 12

Organizers: SCHLAU e.V.

In order to answer the question of what postcolonial development cooperation can look like, the problems that arise and possible perspectives of postcolonial approaches will be discussed. The question of how to shape cooperation with stakeholders in a power-critical manner will be examined using the example of the project work of Engineers Without Borders at an elementary school in Uganda.

Ort: C3 - Carolo Campus Café, Zimmerstraße 24c

Organisator*innen: Servicestelle Alumni & Career

This workshop will be held by the speakers Andru K. and Kim K.
who will supervise an anti-discrimination coaching for students. The aim is to give students an insight into the basics of discrimination and to develop
realistic recommendations for action will be developed together.

Location: TU Braunschweig, Altgebäude Raum 101,
Pockelsstr.4

Organizers: AntiRa Department

In her bestseller 'Why we matter', Dr. Emilia Roig exposes the patterns of oppression and leads to radical solidarity. In a table talk with the Kombinat der Vulven, Emilia Roig shows how racism intersects with other forms of discrimination in everyday life. Whether on the street, at university or in the courtroom: Roig creates a new awareness of how conditions that we consider "normal" - the preference for marriage, the male body in medicine or the canon of classical culture - have developed historically. And that our world could be a completely different one.

Location: Mensa 1: Gemüsegarten, Katharinenstrasse 1

Organizers: KNOW MORE, AFLR, Studierendenwerk

Racism is deeply rooted in society and educational institutions have a responsibility to counteract discrimination. Schools and universities are instances that can contribute to reflecting on and reducing racism by addressing and raising awareness. At the same time, they are shaped by discriminatory patterns of thought and action and (re)produce these with far-reaching consequences. The central aim of this workshop is to reflect on racism in educational contexts and to shed light on perspectives that are critical of racism. In a combination of theory, reflection and application-oriented input, the aim is to get to know approaches and possibilities for intervention and to develop skills for action that go beyond the educational context. Registration via email to internationale-lehre-ph@tu-braunschweig.de.

Location: Lehr- und Weiterbildungsstudio des KHN | PK 4.111 (Altgebäude 1. OG) (old building 1st floor), Pockelsstrasse 4

Organizers: Project House TU Braunschweig

"Nelly and the Berlinchen" is a children's book series for children aged 2-6. The "Berlinchen" - these are the friends Nelly, Amina and Hannah. Together they experience the greatest adventures. The picture book series shows the everyday life of daycare kids and depicts various dimensions of diversity in a way that is sensitive to discrimination. hawandel.de/nelly-und-die-berlinchen

Location: University Library ground floor, barrier-free, Universitätsplatz 1

Organizers: Family Office, University Library

"Nelly and the Berlinchen" is a children's book series for children aged 2-6. The "Berlinchen" - these are the friends Nelly, Amina and Hannah. Together they experience the greatest adventures. The picture book series shows the everyday life of daycare kids and depicts various dimensions of diversity in a way that is sensitive to discrimination. hawandel.de/nelly-und-die-berlinchen

Location: University Library ground floor, barrier-free, Universitätsplatz 1

Organizers: Family Office, University Library

The Diversity Cup is an inclusive beach volleyball tournament organized by the University Sports Centre in cooperation with Braunschweig Lebenshilfe, which invites people with and without disabilities to play sports together. The games are limited in time. The teams rotate after each round This gives you the opportunity to get together with different players and meet new people in an informal and sociable atmosphere. Get ready for sun, sand and beach feeling! Participation is free of charge. Register at t1p.de/btrxd

Location: TU Braunschweig Beachvolleyball Court, Franz-Liszt-Str. 34

Organizers: Hochschulsportzentrum und Lebenshilfe Braunschweig

Braunschweig's queer choir, the Queermonics, invite you to an open rehearsal. You can listen or actively sing along. If you would like to sing along, please register by 23.05 via email to queerer.chor.bs@gmail.com so that sheet music can be provided.

Location: Aula in the Haus der Wissenschaft (3rd floor), Pockelsstraße 11

Organizers: Queermonics Braunschweig e.V.

What exactly happens when you come to us for advice with a concern? Do we need your matriculation number, your name, the name of your pet... or is it possible without all that? Does it cost anything or is it free (but not for nothing)? Do we laugh at your questions or do we prefer to smile at you? Is there one solution to your problem or can we work out several good options together? At our information stand in Mensa 1, you can find out why we only have drawers in cupboards and what our advice standards are.

Location: Mensa1, Katharinenstrasse 1

Organizers: Central Student Advisory Service

Join us for an engaging panel discussion where we delve into the
multifaceted concept of allyship. From both socio-psychological
perspectives and lived experiences, our panelists will explore the
various forms of allyship and what it takes to bekome better allies.
Throughout the discussion, well examine the different dimensions
of allyship, ranging from vocal advocacy to meaningful action.
Moreover, we‘ll address the critical question of how to avoid
inadvertently centering allies in political and social movements. By
fostering a deeper understanding of power dynamics and
privilege, we aim to empower participants to navigate allyship with
sensitivity and effectiveness-

Room: TU Braunschweig, Altgebäude, Hörsaal SN 19.1

Organizers: Fachgruppe Psychologie & Lehrstuhl Psychologie
soziotechnischer Systeme

Till Rummenhohl from the private sea rescue organization SOS Humanity and Sigmar Walbrecht from the Lower Saxony Refugee Council report on the conditions around the Mediterranean and provide the opportunity to clarify and discuss questions together afterwards.

Location: TU Braunschweig Raum PK 4.111, 1.OG Pockelsstraße 4

Organizers: Seebrücke Braunschweig

What makes us who we are? How did we get there? The young author Emel Aydoğdu tackles the question of what language does to people, how people are shaped by society and how sometimes what is not said weighs more heavily than what is said. In the classroom, different mother tongues come together and at the front stands a person who teaches, reports, represents something and discovers something himself in the process. The classroom play was produced as part of the ETC Young Europe IV project, with the aim of inscribing previously unheeded, marginalized voices into young drama.

Location: TU Braunschweig Raum PK 4.111, 1.OG Pockelsstraße 4

Organizers: Staatstheater Braunschweig

#Haltestelle Fensterklang is a playground for anyone who wants to let off steam musically. The balcony, the park, a parking lot or an open window become a temporary stage. The individual stops are connected by a bicycle tour.

#play along: If you are interested in playing a sound stop on the tour on 01.06.24 as part of the Diversity Days, send us an email to: info@haltestelle-fensterklang.de with the subject line: "mitspielen Diversity Days". We look forward to a thematic reference.

#Newsletter: Subscribe to the newsletter here to stay up to date and receive all information about the tour on 01.06.24: haltestelle-fensterklang.de/newsletter/

Location: tba (registration for the newsletter required)

Organizers: Haltestelle Fensterklang

In this workshop, Pebbles, the queer poetry slam group at VSE e.V., offers anyone interested an introduction to the world of poetry slams. We would particularly like to introduce and open up poetry slams as a means of expression to people from the LGBTQI* community and other marginalized groups who are looking for a space for artistic development. No previous knowledge or writing experience is necessary. Registration via email to pebbles@vsebs.de .

Location: C3 - Carolo Campus Café, Zimmerstraße 24c

Organizers: VSE e.V. | Pebbles

Coffee preparation: The participants watch the preparation of traditional Turkish coffee and wait to drink it together an discuss their personal biographies. After drinking the coffee, they learn the correct way to put the coffee grounds down and wait for it to cool.Depending on the unity of the group, there can be an exchange of experiences of racism and discrimination or an transcultural exchange with each other.Coffee grounds reading and discussion: After the coffee has been set down, the participants can look at the coffee grounds and discuss together what patterns, shapes or images they see in them. They can find metaphorical connections between the patterns in the coffee grounds and their successes, challenges, etc. and bring them into the discussion.

Location: C3 - Carolo Campus Café, Zimmerstraße 24c

Organizers: Migra BS

Finding the right words and "not saying the wrong thing" is currently a challenge for many when it comes to terms and descriptions in the LGBTIQ* field. This workshop aims to create an error-friendly space in which we can talk about old and new terms from the field of sexual and gender diversity, as well as the use of different pronouns and gender-appropriate language. Registration by mail to lsbti@braunschweig.de.

Location: New Senate Hall (old building, 1st floor), Pockelsstr. 4

Organizers: City of Braunschweig - LGBTIQ* Coordination Office

Tracy Chapman puts it in a nutshell: a call to all those who are disadvantaged, not seen or heard within our societies and who have to fight for their rights. When we talk about diversity, we always take the perspective of discrimination at the same time.The Trialogue brings together people from different positions to talk about global political events and their concrete effects on a local and personal level.Social activist Shai Hoffmann with his podcast "Talking about Israel and Palestine", TALK TACHELES with other guests will trigger a small or large revolution on Burgplatz: of open, sincere and equal conversation with one another.

Location: Burgplatz

Organizers: Shai Hoffmann "TALK TACHELES" presented by Kulturton and Landesmuseum Braunschweig

What exactly happens when you come to us for advice with a concern? Do we need your matriculation number, your name, the name of your pet... or is it possible without all that? Does it cost anything or is it free? Do we laugh at your questions or do we prefer to smile at you? Is there one solution to your problem or can we work out several good options together? At our information stand in Mensa 1, you can find out why we only use boxes for storage and what our consultation standards are.

Location: Mensa 1, Katharinenstrasse 1

Organizers: Central Student Advisory Service

Experiences of racism and racist exclusion can affect health in many different ways. It starts with the white male body as the norm in medicine, continues with devaluations and exclusion that PoC have to experience again and again, and is also inscribed in laws and institutions that, for example, block refugees' access to adequate care. We want to provide information about this, exchange ideas and talk to those affected and allies. Registration via email to solidarisch@refugium-bs.de .

Location: Refugium e.V. | SQUAT, Steinweg 5 (Hinterhof)

Organizers: Refugium e.V.

The inclusive village of Neuerkerode will be explored together with the Neuerkerode citizens' representation. You can expect an exciting journey from the roots of Foundation to the current changes in integration assistance and the resulting developments in the village. Registration by email to information@neuerkerode.de

Location: Information Neuerkerode, Kastanienweg 3, 38173 Sickte

Organizers: Evangelische Stiftung Neuerkerode

The Green Office at TU Braunschweig is presenting the film Female Pleasure in cooperation with KNOW MORE and sichtbar e.V.. It accompanies five courageous, strong, intelligent women from the five world religions and shows their successful, risky fight for self-determined female sexuality and for equal, respectful coexistence between the sexes. This is followed by a contextualization. For the Green Office, the film is also the start of the TUmorrow Nights and a warm-up event for the TUmorrow Days. Advance ticket sales start on May 20, both on site and online. There is a contingent of 40 free tickets for TU Braunschweig students. These can be collected from the Universum Filmtheater on presentation of a student ID. The following applies: First come, first served! For non-students the ticket price is: 10 € / reduced 9 € .

Location: Universum Filmtheater Neue Str. 8

Organizers: Green Office, KNOW MORE, sichtbar e.V.

Who belongs where? Who decides that? What does that do to us? How can we change things? We will explore these questions in a creative and playful way in the workshop. Small activities and games for experiencing and reflecting alternate with an exchange in discussions. Registration via Mail to quartier-mitte-ost@drkbssz.de

Location: Museumspark Bank behind Herzog-Anton-Ulrich-Museum (in case of rain: DRK-Begegnungsstätte Am Wasserturm, Hochstraße 13)

Organizers:  Quartiersentwicklung Mitte-Ost (DRK, Kreisverband Braunschweig-Salzgitter e. V.)

Assessing student performance as objectively as possible is a challenge. Unintentionally, additional difficulties creep into assignments or unconscious distortions creep into grades. How can the objectivity and validity of different forms of assessment be improved in practice? What constitutes a fair examination? In this workshop, we will provide an overview of the content and then look at practical examples together and share our own experiences with examinations. The workshop is primarily aimed at lecturers, but students are also very welcome. Registration by e-mail to medialab@tu-braunschweig.de

Location: Media Lab, Pockelsstraße 4 (Old building), Raum 23

Organizers: Media Lab (TU BS)

Foraging refers to the gathering of fruits, herbs, nuts, mushrooms... for food or healing. It has been practised for thousands of years, but colonialism continues to challenge this communal practice, traditionally carried out by women and indigenous peoples around the world, by banning it and transforming the once-harvested ingredients into agro-industrial commodities and pharmaceutical syntheses. Even today, in times of climate crisis, the protection of biodiversity is being used by neo-colonial powers to punish oppressed peoples and hinder their traditional ways of life. On this walk we will reacquaint ourselves with the practice of foraging as a means of resisting these deadly dynamics. We will learn to identify some of the plants that can be found along the roadsides and in Braunschweigs green spaces, prepare a herbal tea and reflect together on how we can recuperate foraging as a common practice. Registration via Mail to gtas@tu-braunschweig.de .

Location: Starting at Forumsplatz

Organizers: Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (GTAS)

Experiences of discrimination in working life are diverse and affect one in ten employees. Many are afraid to defend themselves against it or know too little about their rights. We take a look at discrimination in working life from the perspective of anti-discrimination counseling and present the options for action based on the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) in a keynote speech. Afterwards there will be room for questions and a joint discussion. Registration by e-mail to antidiskriminierung@vhs-bs.de

Location: Schuhstr. 24 (4th floor) (not barrier-free)

Organizers: Braunschweig Anti-Discrimination Office

The Welcome House and our visitors invite you to an intercultural buffet. The food will be prepared by our visitors from the State Reception Office and neighbors. There will also be international music and hopefully a fun atmosphere :)

Location: Welcome House, Steinriedendamm 14, 38108 Braunschweig-Kralenriede

Organizers: TRIVT e.V. - Welcome House