We cordially invite you to this year’s events, which are held under the theme “Democracy Needs Diversity, Diversity Needs Democracy.”
The events will take place either online or in person at universities in Thuringia. Current diversity issues will be highlighted, such as barriers to access to higher education and academia; support and counseling services will be presented; and opportunities for discussion will be provided on how Thuringian universities can be designed as shared spaces for learning, research, and work for everyone.
We would especially like to invite you to the opening and closing events:
Opening Lecture: Monday, May 18, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Online “Democracy Needs Diversity, Diversity Needs Democracy”
Interactive Closing Lecture: Friday, June 12, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Online “Administration and Democracy: No Reason to Give Up”
The TU Ilmenau offers a range of in-person and online events. Here is an excerpt from the program:
May 19 | Movie night in cooperation with the HFC: Des preuves d’amour (15 Proofs of Love)
May 20 | Online session on the topic of neurodiversity
May 27 | Action Day: Experience Diversity – Promote Health (information booth in the Humboldt Building, digital Lunch & Talk with the Integration Team, etc.)
May 27 | Workshop: Studying as a Neurodivergent Student (for students, registration required)
The complete program from TU Ilmenau, as well as registration information, can be found on the GDG department’s website.
Events at Thuringian universities can be found here: www.diversitaet-in-thueringen.de/diversity-tage.