Visibility of female scientists at TUD

Let’s make women in science more visible!

TUD is diverse and international, excels in research, is innovative in teaching, and is committed to society. Through everything we do and strive for, we aim to make an impact for a better future. An important aspect of this is the visibility and recognition of women’s achievements in science.

The measures to raise the visibility of women in science are aligned with the goals of TUD’s Equality Concept.

Female scientists are to be made more visible through innovative formats of science communication, such as naming sponsorships, events, or print publications. Future initiatives are intended not only to raise awareness of their achievements but also to serve as inspiration for students and the entire academic community.

Current Measures

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Science Slam for the Long Night of the Sciences

With the Science Slam, which takes place annually on the Dresden Science Night, we not only want to inspire enthusiasm for the diversity of science, but also put female scientists in the spotlight. Learn more

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Exclusive photo shoot for women in science

As part of the Women Leading in Academia program and the Charlotte Bühler program, we want to strengthen the visibility and public image of female scientists in a targeted manner. Professional portrait photos are an important part of strategic self-presentation - be it on the institute's website, in lectures, at conferences, on social media or as part of job applications. Learn more

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Interactive Exhibition "Faces of Computer Science"

The exhibition was conceived by the Interactive Science Lab at the Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Sciences (CIDS) in collaboration with SG 9.3 Diversity Management. The goal is to highlight the contributions of women scientists in computer science and to encourage visitors to reflect on topics such as visibility, recognition of achievements, and the value of role models.

• Participation in events and networking within the meta-project “Focus on Innovative Women”
• HERstory Calendar Series
  • 2024: “Bright minds have no gender—historical female doctoral candidates at TU Dresden”
  • 2025: Exceptional female professors at TU Dresden
  • 2026: Distinguished Female Researchers at TUD
  • 2027: HERstory, HERstartup—Female Founders at TUD ( in preparation)
• Promotional video “Research, Teach, Inspire—Female Professors at TU Dresden” (2025)

Raising the Visibility of Pioneers

In recent years, there has been an increased focus on researching the lives of women in history who shaped our university through their work and blazed extraordinary trails as trailblazers in academia.

• A particularly significant milestone was the dedication of the first women’s memorial at TUD in May 2023 in honor of Johanna and Gertrud Wiegandt.
• Historical female scholars have been honored as namesakes, such as in the Johanna Weinmeister Campus or the Charlotte Bühler Program.
• Workshop“WikiWomen in Science: Creating Visibility, Sharing Stories” in collaboration with the Women@DDc Network

In the future as well, the significant and inspiring role of women in the history and present of TUD will be made more visible through further initiatives. Future measures are intended not only to raise awareness of their achievements but also to serve as inspiration for our students and the entire academic community.

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Coordinator Diversity Management

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Vivian Weidner M.A.

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Unit 9.3 Diversity Management

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