Equal opportunities office of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
Gender equality work at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam follows the logic of gender mainstreaming. In all projects and in all decisions, the interests of and consequences for the genders must be considered. The fact that gender goes beyond the binary of man and woman is part of the concept of gender equality work at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Learn more about our work and our topics.
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has set itself the goal of actively contributing to the realisation of gender equality, to the promotion of women in those areas in which they are underrepresented, and to the compatibility of work, study, teaching, research and family at the University of Applied Sciences.
Themes of gender equality work
The Brandenburg university act defines the core tasks for equal opportunities officers. The gender equality concept defines the goals and priorities in concrete terms. Current developments also contribute to the setting of topics.
Publications
You can order printed copies of the publications in the ‘Atmosphere of Recognition’ series from the equal opportunities office.
Together with the University Library, the equal opportunities office is also responsible for keeping the library up to date on the topics of gender, equality and anti-discrimination. You can find lists of new annual acquisitions under the keyword ‘specialised literature’ in the ‘offers at a glance’ section.
Ease-In Map
We want you to feel at home at the FHP and have a clear head for studying and working. The FH Potsdam therefore offers services for children and families, (social) counselling, quiet spaces and meeting places. We have listed some of these services and places for you in the well-being plan: from quiet and nappy-changing rooms to the mobile children's room, from the toilets for everyone - regardless of gender - to the campus garden. You are very welcome to explore these places!
Gender-appropriate language
Atmosphere of Recognition series
Changes in social structures always goes hand in hand with changes in language. The use of gender-appropriate language, also known as gendering, therefore shows awareness and is an expression of recognition of gender equality. ‘MitSprache – Empfehlungen für eine gendergerechte Sprache’, published by the Equal Opportunities Council of the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, offers assistance for gender-appropriate language.
At this point the publication is in German only.
Dealing with sexism, sexualised harassment and violence at universities
Atmosphere of Recognition series
Strategies for dealing with sexualised harassment and violence at universities can be found in the brochure ‘Sexism is not a trivial offence’ (2nd, revised edition 2017), published by the Equal Opportunities Council of the FH Potsdam.
At this point the brochure is in German only.
Diversity at universities
Atmosphere of Recognition series
‘Plurality - Conflict Potential - Opportunities. Guidelines for the implementation of diversity at universities' is the third publication by Prof. Dr Gudrun Perko in the “Atmosphere of Recognition” series, published by the Equal Opportunities Council of the FH Potsdam. The brochure provides information on the importance of diversity, gives an insight into the legal basis and shows examples of measures that have been realised at the FHP. It also provides guidelines for the further implementation of diversity at universities.
At this point the brochure is in German only.
Dates
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News
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"Courage for Perspective" - Volunteer Award for the perspektiv;wechsel collective
With great appreciation for student commitment, the FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association, together with the Student Union Vice President Leo Blohm, honoured the perspektiv;wechsel collective.
Press release
FH Potsdam once again in the top group for the proportion of female professors in the CEWS university ranking for gender equality in 2025
In the current university ranking according to gender equality aspects 2025 by the Center of Excellence Women and Science (CEWS), the UAS Potsdam ranks among the top 20 universities nationwide in terms of the proportion of women in professorships compared with 148 other universities of applied…
Press release
"Trotz(t)dem" – Potsdam Universities with Cult Film and Party at the Brandenburg Women's Weeks
The Equal Opportunities Offices of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF as well as the Equal Opportunities Office of the University of Potsdam invite you to "The Watermelon Woman", a cult film of the New Queer Cinema of the 1990s, on the 14th of…
Press release
Female professors programme 2030: FHP receives award for gender equality concept
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (FHP) has impressed the jury in the second selection round of the Female Professors Programme 2030 with its strong "Gender Equality Concept for Parity". In addition, the FHP was honoured with the title "University with Strong Gender Equality". The positive…
Equal opportunities office
You can reach the central equal opportunities officer on mondays to thursdays. On tuesday mornings, you can usually meet Sandra Cartes in the office. You are welcome to make an individual appointment for counselling, on site, by phone or by video call.
Central Equal Opportunities Officer
Representative of the Central Equal Opportunities Officer
Representative of the Central Equal Opportunities Officer
Decentralised equal opportunities officers I Equal opportunities council
There are decentralised equal opportunities officers for each department as well as for administration and central institutions. The decentralised equal opportunities officers and the central equal opportunities officer work together in the equal opportunities council, which evaluates and defines measures in regular meetings.
Social and Educational Sciences Department
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE Department
Deputy: Dr. phil. habil. Renate Ruhne
Civil Engineering Department
Substitute: Dr. Lucia Tyrallová
Design Department
Substitute: Anouk Meissner
Information Sciences Department
Deputy: Christiane Strauß
Administration and Central Institutions
Substitute: Maike Hagen