The Visionärinnen*Salon brings together women in academia and beyond. As part of the FEM*Vision mentoring programme, the Salon evening offers interested women a platform to get to know one another (better), network, find collaboration or tandem partners, forge alliances, present current projects or new formats, and share their vision.

In keeping with the theme of the 2026 Brandenburg Women’s Weeks, “WTF – Anger Meets Feminism”, the Equality Office is offering a workshop in which participants can explore and express their justified anger: “Find Your Voice” with vocal coach and anti-discrimination trainer Andrzej Profus.

Diversity is a reality. But treating one another with respect doesn’t happen by itself. In this interactive talk, we’ll explore why diversity strengthens organisations, why our brains nevertheless often lead us to think in stereotypes, and how our biases towards others play out in everyday university and working life.

What does "neutrality" mean - defencelessness against right-wing extremist and anti-democratic movements, language bans, objectivity of science, space for all opinions, moderation under civil service law, party-political abstinence, standing up for pluralistic democracy? Prof. Dr Ulrike Lembke sets out the current legal situation and discusses possible courses of action.

To mark the International Day against Violence against Women, the city of Cottbus/Chóśebuz and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg will be holding a joint event on Tuesday, 25 November 2025: the ceremonial raising of the orange flag on the square in front of the city hall as a sign of non-violent coexistence.

It is not always easy to win over colleagues in favour of committee work. In addition to a clear stance in favour of the cause, this requires good arguments. In the 1.5-day workshop on 9 + 10 October, you will learn how to represent yourself and your position well with consciously used body language, a good argumentation strategy and a pinch of quick-wittedness.