Weeks of Responsibility: Over 40 Free Events for Participation and Learning

Get involved in issues close to your heart: In November, the “Weeks of Responsibility” will once again offer TUD students and staff plenty of opportunities to broaden their horizons and get involved. More than 40 free participatory and educational events invite you to explore topics that shape our shared experience on campus and beyond. To make this happen, the University Culture Department is once again combining its forces and collaborating with numerous partners.

Of course, the Diversity Days are part of the program. Under the motto “What We Don’t See—Invisible Realities on Campus,” this year’s event focuses on issues that are often hidden yet still shape the daily lives of many people at the university. Whether it’s invisible disabilities, discrimination, chronic illnesses, caregiving responsibilities, mental health challenges, or financial insecurity—the diversity of invisible realities is vast. A varied program from November 2 to 7 invites participants to engage in dialogue and reflection.

Career pressure, exam stress, a part-time job? Many students struggle to juggle all their responsibilities. That’s why, in November, the University Health Management is offering numerous events focused on student mental health. One highlight is the event “How It Works: When Your Resume Becomes Part of Your Studies—How to Leave Career Pressure Behind in the Lecture Hall,” held in cooperation with ZEIT CAMPUS on November 4. A second focus is on men’s health—because men often tend to put self-care on the back burner.

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, TUD is raising awareness of gender-based violence and sexism through a wide-ranging program of events. Campus walks, lunch talks, and workshops will demonstrate practical ways to address sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination. The continuing education series “Courage—Know, See, Act” also aims to promote a university culture that is sensitive to discrimination.

In the area of sustainability, the Weeks of Responsibility offer not only networking opportunities but also hands-on activities. Whether at the Repair Café or the Maker Vision Board—the motto is: What seems discarded or broken isn’t useless; instead, it can be repaired or transformed into something completely new.

To wrap up the year with a little sparkle, the University Cultural Deparment—in cooperation with Städtische Bibliotheken Dresden—invites curious children to the Kulturpalast, continuing a beloved tradition. At the children’s Q&A show “Who’s in Charge Here?” on Children’s Rights Day, November 21, any question is fair game. And at the Children’s University Special on December 8, it’s all about the Christmas tree.