The Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg sees equality, family friendliness and the appreciation of diversity as an indispensable base for the achievement of equal opportunities and the development of talents and potential in learning, university teaching and research. It promotes women in education and science, technology and administration. As a family-friendly university, it provides work and study conditions that are compatible with family obligations and thus also contribute to gender equality. In order to live up to the diversity of its students and employees, it wants to enable participation for all and counteract existing disadvantages and discrimination.