FH-Prof. Mag. Ulrike Alker, MA
Head of Gender & Diversity Management; Works Council
+43 1 606 68 77-6141
ulrike.alker@hcw.ac.at
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We take great care to promote equality for all people in all areas of society and to create awareness of the relevance of the categories “gender” and “diversity” at Hochschule Campus Wien (HCW) and in our teaching.
In December 2016, Hochschule Campus Wien was awarded the “Diversitas” prize by the Federal Ministry for Science, Research and Economy. The prize money is used to implement project measures with the aim of promoting accessibility for students and an open and supportive university culture towards students and employees with disabilities and chronic diseases.
As an important sign of its commitment to diversity management, Hochschule Campus Wien was the first university of applied sciences in Austria to sign the Diversity Charter in autumn 2011.
In 2012, the university management of Hochschule Campus Wien decided to put a code of conduct into effect for the university of applied sciences. This also includes a commitment to equal opportunity and diversity:
Hochschule Campus Wien recognizes the diversity and differences of the people associated with it in terms of gender, age, sexual orientation, skin color, physical and psychological abilities/disabilities and ethnic origin as special values. Internationality and cultural diversity are strategic goals of the institution. Equality and diversity principles have a prominent place in the Code of Conduct and are also anchored in the mission statement and the strategic orientation of Hochschule Campus Wien.
To the Code of Conduct (only available in German)
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In the lecture evenings of the Department Gender & Diversity Management, topics from the areas of gender mainstreaming, advancement of women, diversity management, trans and interculturality are discussed by experts. The aim is to present current statements on societal challenges for discussion and to contribute to an exchange between people in teaching, research and practice.
The Gender Salons are open to all employees, students and teachers at Hochschule Campus Wien as well as to all interested parties. Registration is free of charge and open to the public.
Previous topics and speakers (only available in German, PDF 191 KB)
The department also organizes meetings, sometimes in cooperation with external institutions, on relevant content-related focal points such as gender mainstreaming and advancement of women, work with boys’ and men’s research, diversity management.
A look back at previous conferences (selection):
Conferences - as of 07/2019 (only available in German, PDF 196 KB)
Social diversity and social participation are the focus of the movie nights in cooperation with the film festival TRANSITION: international queer minorities film festival and this human world: international human rights film festival. Talks with experts after the films enable the audience to discuss the film, social and legal issues, etc. Information on film festival ticket prices can be found on the festival websites.
The Movie Nights are open to all employees, students and teachers at Hochschule Campus Wien as well as to all interested parties. Simply register to attend the Movie Nights free of charge.
Lecture evenings and seminars are offered for students and graduates of technical subjects, the content of which aims to make it easier for women to start their careers and to support them in their professional advancement.
The aim is also to offer a networking platform for women* in technology as part of these events.
In the summer semester, the Department of Gender & Diversity Management offers an open course (1 ECTS) on the topic of “Diversity and Diversity Competence” for students of all study programs. The seminar is held by Dr. Petra Hirzer and addresses, among others, the following topics:
► Dates
March 21st, 2025: 2.00pm - 6.00pm
April 4th, 2025: 2.00pm - 6.00pm
May 9th, 2025: 2.00pm - 6.00pm
► Registration
unfortunately, registration
is closed
With our preparatory courses and workshops, we promote an inclusive and diverse academic environment at Hochschule Campus Wien. Discover our programs!
You want to apply for the degree program and require support due to a disability, chronic illness or restriction?
Mag.a Ursula Weilenmann
Gender & Diversity Management
barrierefrei@hcw.ac.at
T: +43 1 606 68 77-6142
You can also contact the Equal Opportunity Office, especially if you have legal questions: Equal Opportunity Office - Info and Contact
Equal opportunities and non-discrimination are core values at Campus Wien University. To foster these values, the Equal Opportunity Office was established. In the winter semester of 2025/26, a separate Anti-Racism Office was added.
The Equal Opportunity Office and the Anti-Racism Office offer legal information and advice for:
The Equal Opportunity Office is the point of contact for discrimination issues at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna, e.g., in relation to gender, disability, age, ethnicity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, and gender-based violence.
Mag. Lilian Levai-Dalbauer
gleichbehandlung@hcw.ac.at
+43 676 840 348 240
Wednesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except holidays and public holidays)
Mag. Lilian Levai-Dalbauer is a legal advisor in the field of anti-discrimination, a certified mediator, and a psychotherapist in training under supervision.
During her many years of work at the counseling center for victims of racism at the ZARA association, she was responsible for legal counseling and support in the enforcement of rights, among other things. She holds workshops on the topics of awareness, civil courage, and anti-discrimination law.
The Anti-Racism Office deals specifically with discrimination issues at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna in relation to racism. This includes discrimination, disparagement, or hostility towards individuals based on characteristics or attributions such as skin color, origin, ethnicity, or religion. This also includes various forms of racism, such as anti-Muslim racism, anti-Semitism, anti-Black racism, and hostility towards Roma and Sinti.
Mag. Désirée Sandanasamy
desiree.sandansamy@edu.hcw.ac.at
Mag. Désirée Sandanasamy can be contacted by email. Face-to-face or online meetings can be arranged by email.
Mag. Désirée Sandanasamy is the specialist responsible for law, law enforcement, and hate crime prevention, as well as a certified compliance and data protection manager at ZARA – Civil Courage and Anti-Racism Work. In the course of her work, she advises victims, provides support in law enforcement, and develops legal strategies to combat racism. She holds workshops and lectures on the key topics of racist police violence, anti-racist self-reflection by institutions, and compliance.
In a confidential and, if desired, anonymous conversation, you will have the opportunity to discuss the situation you have experienced and the related stress in a protected setting. You will receive information about whether the incident constitutes a violation of the Anti-Discrimination Act or the Code of Conduct and what (legal) options for action are available. Together, you will reflect on what next steps make sense for you. After the conversation, you decide whether to take further action and, if so, what steps to take. If you do not wish to take any further action, the conversation will remain confidential and nothing you have mentioned will be disclosed to anyone outside the university. At your request, the person or persons relevant to the discrimination case can be contacted by the Equal Opportunitiy Office or the Anti-Racism Office in order to raise awareness and/or bring about change.
Another option is to request impartial support from the Equal Opportunity Office or the Anti-Racism Office for clarifying discussions with relevant persons (including those involved in the incident and the program director). Before the discussion, your wishes and ideas regarding how to proceed will be clarified together. This may include, for example, creating understanding for your personal situation, an apology, a warning, or other measures. During the mediation discussion, you can be accompanied by Mag. Lilian Levai-Dalbauer or Mag. Désirée Sandanasamy.
All matters will be treated confidentially. Ms. Levai-Dalbauer and Ms. Désirée Sandanasamy are independent in their roles and not subject to any instructions.
Challenges and stressful situations sometimes demand a lot of strength from students. At Hochschule Campus Wien, Social Work at University offers advice and support in the event of crises, excessive demands, conflicts, material issues (housing, scholarships, etc.) and all other study-related and personal concerns.
Social work at University is based on the principles of voluntariness and confidentiality, is free of charge for students and sees itself as professional support at the interface between studies and private life.
More about university social work
Team coordination social work in the #Nurses4Vienna program;
implementation
Equal opportunity for everyone and a life together without discrimination are the core values at Hochschule Campus Wien.
At the Hochschule Campus Wien, in addition to the toilets marked F and M, there are also some unisex toilets. These can be used by all people, regardless of their gender identity.
They should be safe places where - as everywhere in the house - there is respectful behavior.
For countless people, the facilities behind a toilet door are more important than the "for women - for men" label on the door. And for some people, an exclusively two-gender system does not allow them space or choice when choosing a restroom because of their gender identity - such as inter* or intersex, non-binary, genderfluid (PDF 196 KB), trans* students and staff.
The introduction of the official gender classifications diverse, open (in January 2019) as well as inter or a complete deletion of the entry (2020) in Austria for intergender people is a visible sign of the fact that a dual system falls short. "Restrooms for all" - together with toilets for women and men - offer all people the choice to use the toilet that suits them best.
Unisex restrooms can be found at:
A lockable single shower and locker room is located on the gym level:
Three lockable single showers including locker rooms are located in the basement
Hochschule Campus Wien has offered an annual pre-qualification course as part of the AMS FiT program since 2010. This prepares participating women for technical studies.
More info on the FiT Pre-Qualification
Refresher courses in subjects such as mathematics, physics, etc. are offered in the summer for first-semester students of certain (technology) courses.
More info and dates on the bridging courses
Interested parties, applicants and first-semester students have the opportunity to network with a higher-semester student from certain technical degree programs. This personal and individual support from experienced students is intended to clarify questions and facilitate the entry into a technology degree program.
More Info on the Buddy Network in Technical Courses
Semester and intensive courses for all students have been offered at Hochschule Campus Wien since March 2023. The aim of the offer is to provide interested students with professional opportunities to improve and deepen their language skills (oral, written, rhetorical).
Head of Gender & Diversity Management; Works Council
+43 1 606 68 77-6141
ulrike.alker@hcw.ac.at
Project Coordination - FiT - Frauen in die Technik (Women into Technology)
Project Manager FiT - Frauen in die Technik (Women into Technology)
Equal Opportunity Matters
Team Leader Social Work #Nurses4Vienna; Team Leader Social Work at University
Equal Opportunity Matters (Parental Leave)
Equal Opportunity Matters
Team Leader German Language Courses; Team Coordination and Quality Assurance German Language Studies Project #Nurses4Vienna
Equal Opportunity Matters
Assistance to the Accessibility Officer and the Head of Unit