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The Critical Diversity Blog (CDB)<\/strong> is a project of the Commission for Equal Opportunities \/ working group Critical Diversity<\/a>\u00a0at the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin). It provides a space for perspectives and discussions around diversity, anti-discrimination, and social power structures\u2014both at UdK Berlin and beyond. With the blog, we aim in particular to make the perspectives of students who are underrepresented in academic and artistic contexts more visible, and to create a space for experiences, artistic positions, reflections, and critical engagement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n diversity@udk-berlin.de<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We thank the university management of UdK Berlin for their support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Critical Diversity Blog is a platform for students and alumni of the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin). We particularly welcome contributions from underrepresented and marginalized perspectives.<\/p>\r\n Contributions can take different forms. In particular, we welcome:<\/p>\r\n Contributions should have a clear connection to UdK Berlin, studying, or the artistic and creative context of higher education. They should contribute substantively to anti-discrimination and\/or the promotion of diversity, and should reflect these principles in both their approach and presentation.<\/p>\r\n Interested students should send a short application of 700\u20131,000 characters<\/strong> to diversity@udk-berlin.de<\/a>. Application deadline: September 15, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The application should briefly explain:<\/p>\r\n The following criteria will be taken into particular consideration during the selection process:<\/p>\r\n Contributions that do not meet the formal requirements, have no connection to anti-discrimination or the promotion of diversity, or violate the UdK Code of Conduct will be excluded. This includes discriminatory or degrading content as well as violations of personal rights. Contributions that play experiences of discrimination and oppression against one another or demean marginalized groups are also not permitted.<\/p>\r\n The final contribution must be submitted by November 15, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n After submission, the contribution will be reviewed and supported editorially by the editorial team. If changes are necessary, there will generally be one, and at most two, rounds of corrections or revisions in communication and coordination with the editorial team.<\/p>\r\n Editorial revisions may, for example, address comprehensibility, structure, length, linguistic clarity, and compliance with the blog\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\r\n The contribution will initially be published on the Critical Diversity Blog of UdK Berlin. After publication on the Critical Diversity Blog, the contribution may also be published in other media, blogs, or publication formats. In such cases, the original publication on the Critical Diversity Blog of UdK Berlin must be acknowledged. To promote the contribution, a link to the published blog post will also be shared via the UdK Berlin Gender & Diversity Instagram channel.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n GENERAL EQUAL TREATMENT ACT<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The\u00a0General Equal Treatment Act (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz, AGG)<\/a>\u00a0is the uniform central body of regulations in Germany for the implementation of four European anti-discrimination directives that have been issued since 2000. It came into force on 18 August 2006.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The\u00a0State Anti-Discrimination Act (LADG)<\/a>\u00a0is the central anti-discrimination law key project of the Berlin Senate. The Chamber of Deputies passed it in its session on 04.06.2020<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n UNIVERSITY CONTRACT OF THE BERLIN UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The current\u00a0university contract of the Berlin University of the Arts (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0runs from 2018 to 2022, and the UdK’s Diversity Policy must be adopted by 2022 at the latest.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n GUIDELINES ON GENDER JUSTICE AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AT THE UDK BERLIN<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Directive on protection against (sexualised) discrimination, harassment and violence.<\/a>\u00a0The Directive entered into force on 29 June 2019. It is accompanied by the establishment of the Confidence Council (Vertrauensrat), which provides information on (sexualised) discrimination, harassment and violence, supports those affected, and recommends preventive measures.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n UDK BROCHURE ON SEXUALISED DISCRIMINATION AND VIOLENCE<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n PDF download of the brochure<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n STATUTE FOR THE REALISATION OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The far-reaching statute was unanimously adopted by the Academic Senate on 6 May 2020 and is now before the Berlin Senate for examination.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n MEASURES FOR MORE GENDER JUSTICE AT THE UDK BERLIN<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The\u00a0measures<\/a>\u00a0are based on the statute for equal opportunities and regulate the recognition and integration of non-binary gender identities, the recognition and integration of self-chosen first names and the introduction of up to 50% gender-neutral toilets.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n On December 7th, 2022, the Critical Diversity Policy<\/a> \u2013 Concept for Antidiscrimination and Diversity of the UdK Berlin \u2013 was unanimously approved by the Academic Senate of the UdK Berlin after many years of intensive work by various actors and committees.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Critical Diversity WG is an initiative of Standing Equal Opportunity <\/a>Commission.<\/a> Members Juana Awad, Research Training Group Knowledge in the Arts, member EOC Editors of the Critical Diversity Blog:<\/strong> Design and implementation of the Critical Diversity Blog:<\/strong><\/span>Guidelines for Publication on the Critical Diversity Blog 2026<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
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<\/span>2. What kind of contributions are we looking for?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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<\/span>3. Short Application<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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<\/span>4. Selection<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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<\/span>5. Requirements for the Final Contribution<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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<\/span>6. Editorial Process<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
<\/span>7. First Publication and Further Use<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
<\/span>Framework Antidiscrimination<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
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<\/span>Critical Diversity Policy of the Berlin University of the Arts<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
<\/span>Members of the Critical Diversity Working Group<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It is an association of actors in the field of anti-discrimination at UdK Berlin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Elena Buscaino, student, College of Design, student assistent working group
Loran Celebi, AStA Department of Antidiscrimination
\u0130pek \u00c7\u0131nar, AStA Department for Diversity and Equity
Tashy Endres, reseacher, College of Design, member EOC
Dr. Mutlu Erg\u00fcn-Hamaz, diversity and antidiscrimination officer, (2022\/23)
Dr. Maja Figge, Research Training Group Knowledge in the Arts, member EOC
Samara Hammud, student, College of Design, I.D.A.
Sarah Naira Herfurth, student, College of Design, I.D.A.
Leon Hochh\u00e4user, student assitant EOC, member EOC
Claudia Hummel, College of Fine Art, member EOC
Romy Kiessling, researcher, College of Design, member EOC
Merle Krafeld, student, College of Music, member EOC
Dr. Henrike Lehnguth, women\u2019s representative (2021\u20132023)
Adela Lovri\u0107, Berlin Career College, student assitant WG
Katharina L\u00fcdin, College of Design, member EOC, StuPa, student assitant WG
Prof. Dr. Nanna L\u00fcth, College of Fine Art, member EOC
Johanna Madden, women\u2019s representative College of Music
Alejandra Nieves Camacho, diversity and anti-discrimination officer
Dal\u00eds Pacheco, College of Design, member EOC, StuPa
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Peters, College of Design, member EOC (chair 2019\u20132023)
Helena Rauch, College of Fine Art, StuPa
Prof. Dr. Katja Rothe, College Performative Art, member EOC (chair until 2018)
Naile Tan\u0131\u015f, women\u2019s representative (2019\u20132021)
Prof. Mathilde ter Heijne, College of Fine Art, member EOC (since 2023)
Heidi Umbach, Berlin Career College, member EOC
Dr. Melanie Waldheim, member EOC (since 2023)
Christina S. Zhu, student, College of Design, AStA Department for Intercultural Affairs and Equity<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
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Leon Hochh\u00e4user, Alejandra Nieves Camacho, Kathrin Peters, Melanie Waldheim<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Elena Buscaino, Lukas Graf<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n