Event Invitation: #We, too? Dealing with Harassment, Discrimination, and Violence at TU Dresden

When and where: 5:00 p.m., November 16, 2026, in the J1 Judeich Building in Tharandt

A derogatory comment in a seminar, unwanted messages in a chat, or an assault on the dance floor at the student club. Discrimination, harassment, and violence can happen to us here at TU Dresden, too—in the lecture hall, during fieldwork, at work, or at the next college party. Sometimes these boundary violations are obvious; other times, they initially leave us with just an uneasy feeling.

This lecture invites you to take a closer look and start a conversation about these issues. Using examples from everyday university life, we’ll explore how discrimination, harassment, and violence manifest themselves and what role prejudices, dependencies, and power dynamics play in university life. Especially in situations where academic success, career prospects, and one’s own well-being also depend on others, it can be difficult to address incidents like these.

This makes it all the more important to know where to find support and to identify ways to take action. What can we do if we are affected ourselves or witness such incidents? What resources are available at TU Dresden? And how does the Complaints Office handle incidents of harassment, discrimination, and violence?

Anja Wiede, the point of contact at the Complaints Office for incidents of harassment, discrimination, and violence, discusses with us how we can collectively take responsibility for fostering an environment free of discrimination and ensure a campus characterized by respect and appreciation.”