Diversity and inclusion

Equal opportunities for all – diversity management as a prerequisite for a modern private university

Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL) strives to raise awareness of gender and diversity issues among students, teachers, and researchers, as well as within the organization and administration. In addition, our university is committed to developing a leading public voice as an “advocate” for these issues. KL sees corresponding concepts as an opportunity for new qualities in collaboration, new approaches in teaching, and fruitful research cooperation.

Equality plan of Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences

With the Horizon Europe research framework program, the European Commission has defined equality plans as a mandatory criterion for the award of research funding. Specific criteria and topics must be fulfilled or addressed. Equality plans are published strategic documents that start with an analysis of the equality problem and list specific goals, measures, and resources. Recommended topics include the compatibility of family/leisure and work, equality in management and decision-making positions, equality in recruitment and career development, the integration of gender equality dimensions in research and teaching, and the creation of an environment free of sexism, discrimination, and (psychological) violence. At its meeting on June 30, 2022, the University Council of KL approved the KL's equality plan at the request of the Rectorate (resolution of June 23, 2022).

Progress reports on the gender equality plan

In the progress reports on the KL's GP, we present the gender ratios and the measures implemented at the KL during the corresponding reporting periods.

Diversity management at KL

At KL, diversity management is embedded in the management system. The principles are laid down in the statutes, and the goals and measures are set out in the equality plan. Diversity management is a way of recognizing, valuing, and promoting diversity in the workforce in order to achieve the organization's goals and provide a good environment for employees, teachers, and students.