Students depict career paths through art
Oldenburg. Interviewing female executives about their career paths and presenting their responses artistically – this was the task undertaken during the summer semester by students from the Universities of Oldenburg and Lüneburg, as well as Jade University of Applied Sciences. The students are presenting their results in an exhibition, which will open with a vernissage on Thursday, 1 October at 5.00 pm in the library hall at the University of Oldenburg (Uhlhornsweg 49–55). On display are paintings and sculptures of various sizes and styles, combined with CVs and photographs of those interviewed. The artworks demonstrate that there are many different paths leading to a position of responsibility.
“Women in Leadership Positions – the North has FiF” is the name of the module in which interdisciplinary teams of students explored the specific characteristics and challenges faced by women in leadership roles. During the creative process, the students were supported by a team of artists from Oldenburg. The aim of the module coordinator is to spark gender-sensitive discussions on the topic of ‘leadership’.
The exhibits can be viewed in the foyer of the University Library until 20 October. After that, they will be displayed at the participating universities’ campuses.
The module ‘Women in Leadership Positions – the North has FiF’ helps students develop their individual profiles and enhances their subject-specific, methodological and social skills. The module was first launched in 2010 at the University of Oldenburg by the equality officers of the Department of Economics and Law. This year, the project is being further developed in terms of content through the co-operation of the three universities. Those involved were supported by the Bremen Stock Exchange Foundation, the EWE Foundation and the industry partners from the 3x3 Artists’ Network and the Cyrus Group.
