Diversity-Prize 2024

For three particularly committed people: Since 2019, the Diversity Award has honoured people at Heinrich Heine University who are particularly committed to diversity. In line with the HHU principle of "Excellence through diversity", this recognises how this enriches everyday life in research, teaching, administration, technology and studies. On 5 June 2024, the Diversity Award was presented at the Sustainability Day to Prof. (apl.) Dr Nils Hansson from the Institute of History, Theory and Ethics of Medicine, to the coordinator for refugee projects Janine Janus and to Jennifer Kremper, PhD student in the Department of Chemistry.

Vibrant diversity is part of all areas of life. In 2024, this was once again illustrated by the Diversity Award, which was presented for the sixth time. A total of 17 people were nominated. The three winners were selected by a committee made up of representatives from all status groups, Vice-Rector Prof. Dr Stefan Marschall and the Head of the Diversity Section of the Heine Centre for Sustainable Development, Dr Inge Krümpelbeck. She says: "All efforts and projects that contribute to making the campus more accessible and more equal in terms of opportunities ultimately lead to a more pleasant environment for everyone at HHU." The Diversity Award helps to put the spotlight on people who go above and beyond the norm to make a personal contribution to better coexistence. In his speech, Vice-Rector Marschall emphasised that many people in all status groups at HHU are committed to diversity.

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