The term diversity gets thrown around a lot, especially in academic environments. It’s a concept that’s not always easy to grasp. It influences how we solve problems, make decisions, collaborate, and shape our working and learning environments every day – whether we notice it or not. Invisible norms, unconscious bias, and power structures shape our interactions and influence who participates, who feels they belong, and whose perspectives are heard. Making diversity and anti-discrimination common goals is a deeply democratic process.
This workshop invites participants to explore these complex dynamics through contextual input, critical reflection, and practical examples, while creating space to discuss questions, experiences, and challenges from their own university contexts. It is aimed at both those who experience(d) discrimination and need empowerment and those who want to learn more to take on responsibility. Together, we will deepen our understanding of diversity and discrimination and translate reflection into meaningful action that strengthens participation, belonging, and equity across teaching, research, administration, and academic collaboration.
Our speakers:
Alejandra Nieves Camacho is anti-discrimination and diversity officer at Berlin University of Arts. Her academic background is in International Relations, with her work focusing on gender, migration and anti-racism.
Dr. Carolin Loysa serves as Equal Opportunities Officer at the Institute for Latin American Studies and as Diversity Officer at Freie Universität Berlin. She is also a research associate, anthropologist, and gender studies scholar in the field of Latin American Studies, focusing on decolonisation, migration, and queer-feminist approaches.
All genders and status groups are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. The workshop will be held in English.
When? October 8, 2026, 9am-1pm
Where? Building MC, Room 1.30/31
The room is located on the first floor above ground and is accessible via the elevators on the southern side of the building.
Please register until October 2, 2026.
