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WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN AND WHAT ADDED VALUE DOES IT BRING?
Diversity in research stands for a broad variety of perspectives, experiences and realities of life - for example in terms of gender, origin, age, social background, disability, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. This diversity strengthens the quality of scientific findings and is a foundation of excellent research.
Excellent science needs a variety of perspectives and experiences.
Diversity is more than a social concern - it creates added value and excellence. Diversity in research teams creates new perspectives, promotes innovative ideas and strengthens scientific quality. Different experiences, ways of thinking and backgrounds lead to more creative questions, more relevant results and more sustainable solutions. , but also more efficient - and therefore better for society as a whole.
DIVERSITY IN THE ACADEMIC WORLD
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For me, diversity is a scientific method. (Egodi Uchendo)
EFFECTS OF DIVERSITY ON RESEARCH RESULTS
Inclusive research ensures long-term social innovation and future viability.
The participation of diverse talents strengthens equal opportunities and scientific quality.
Teams with different genders, cultural backgrounds and perspectives often work in a more solution-oriented and creative way.
Diversity expands methodological and content-related approaches in research.
Different horizons of experience help to identify blind spots at an early stage and develop new questions.
The has firmly anchored diversity in the Foundation's strategy. The aim is to provide effective long-term impetus for more diversity in science. At the same time, the Foundation is continuously developing its programs to specifically strengthen various dimensions of diversity. With the introduced in 2021, the Foundation has created a clear framework for actively promoting diversity in the academic system. The agenda aims to anchor diversity even more firmly as a cross-cutting issue in all fields of activity.
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation)
The relies on a wide range of targeted measures to strengthen an equitable and diverse research landscape. A particular focus is on gender equality - a topic to which the DFG has also dedicated itself in 2022 with the development of an internal gender equality plan. The central aim of all activities in the area of is to promote scientific excellence. At the same time, these measures help to make Germany even more attractive as a research location for excellently trained researchers, especially in the early stages of their careers.
Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)
The (formerly ) considers gender equality and diversity in science and research to be a key prerequisite for Germany's innovative strength and future viability. Numerous instruments and programs, such as the Female Professors Program, the Innovative Women in Focus funding priority and MissionMINT.
HOW TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY
Possible measures at universities and research institutions include
Anchoring diversity strategies institutionally
Conduct training on bias and inclusion
Anchoring diversity as a criterion in
Offer mentoring and empowerment programs
Actively promote research on diversity
CONCLUSION: DIVERSITY NEEDS INCLUSION
Diversity alone is not enough - only through an inclusive culture in which all researchers feel heard, supported and recognized can diversity unfold its full potential. Without inclusion, there is a risk of exclusion mechanisms, inefficient communication and a lack of innovation.
Various teams feel less comfortable - and that is precisely why they are more efficient.
