CampusVielfalt Bayern: Bavarian Diversity Network for Universities of Applied Sciences Established

Diversity thrives on dialogue and on a variety of perspectives, experiences and ways of life. In spring 2026, CampusVielfalt Bayern, a cross-university network for diversity at Bavarian universities of applied sciences, was established in collaboration with HAW Landshut.

The two initiators, Miriam Kerl, Diversity Officer and Anti-Discrimination Liaison at OTH Regensburg, and Miriam Salbeck from the Diversity Management Unit at HAW Landshut, have created a space in which stakeholders from currently 18 Bavarian universities of applied sciences and art colleges can regularly exchange ideas and work on shared challenges and issues.

This diversity of perspectives makes it possible to identify needs and provide new impetus for the further development of diversity structures within the higher education context. The aim of the network is to learn from one another, share best practice and embed diversity sustainably in teaching, research and everyday university life in Bavaria.

All diversity stakeholders at Bavarian universities of applied sciences and art colleges are warmly invited to join the network. 

  • "Diversity" here refers to the variety of people and their cultures.

    The OTH Regensburg's understanding of diversity is based on the characteristics mentioned in the university's mission statement: gender, origin, class, age, family obligations, religion and any disabilities or illnesses they may have.

    With regards to teaching and studies, diversity at OTH Regensburg also means

    • Diversity in affiliation to subject and faculty cultures and degree programmes
    • Diversity in students' previous education
    • Diversity in students' learning behaviours
    • Diversity in lecturers' teaching methods

    For the fields of research, further education, infrastructure and organisation, the understanding of diversity may need to be further specified.

    We strive to actively promote equal opportunity in line with OTH Regensburg's mission statement by further shaping our diverse campus with the help of active diversity management.

     


    • We consider diversity a social responsibility to which OTH Regensburg makes its contribution. Protection against discrimination is a given.
    • Lived diversity is a profile-forming feature of OTH Regensburg.
    • OTH Regensburg implements active diversity management and uses synergies with all other strategic topics.

  • Through active diversity management with regards to teaching and studying the university strives to...

    • increase OTH Regensburg's attractiveness to different student groups. This also helps with securing qualified young talent for the region.
    • strengthen identification with OTH Regensburg and create a lasting bond between (former) students and the university.
    • create fair conditions so that students can achieve the best possible academic success according to their various personal requirements and their individual performance.