Anti-Discrimination and Diversity Work at the Faculty of Geography and Geosciences

Our diversity officers are available for all diversity-related matters.

As diversity officers of the faculty, we actively promote equal opportunities, combat discrimination, and foster broad recognition of diversity in all areas. We take a comprehensive view of diversity: providing guidance and support to first-generation students, individuals with international family backgrounds, Black and People of Color, as well as queer persons across all status groups—from students to academic and administrative staff to professors.

Our tasks include anti-discrimination efforts, committee work, and advisory functions. Individual consultations on diversity-related topics are offered confidentially, free of charge, and anonymously if desired. Appointments can be arranged via email.

We welcome suggestions, questions, and ideas and look forward to dialogue!

geo-diversitaet@rub.de

Contact Details of the Faculty’s Diversity Officers

Prof. Dr. Valentin H. Klaus

Diversity Officer of the Faculty

Room: IA E5 / 117

Email: valentin.klaus@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Phone: +49 (0)234 32-28377

Academic Staff

  • Simon Mösch
  • Jacqueline Hoppenreijs

Technical and Administrative Staff

  • Birgit Bellenhaus

Students

  • Paula Leisner
  • Maya Hackbarth
  • Lena Strößne