Diversity Day at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne

18-19 May 2026

To mark German Diversity Day, the Universities of Cologne and Bonn each offer extensive event programmes aimed at raising awareness on issues related to diversity and equal opportunity. The University of Cologne’s Office for Equal Opportunity cordially invites all students and staff to an open event in the atrium of the Philosophikum on 19 May 2026. The University of Bonn offers a two day programme (18 & 19 May 2026) with the goal to raise awareness of neurodivergence within the institution, to promote greater understanding for each other and different ways of thinking, and to overcome existing prejudices.


Diversity Day at the University of Bonn

Day 1
18.05.26 – 01:30 PM – 05:00 PM

Digital Hub, Am Hauptbahnhof 6, 53111 Bonn, Room San Francisco.

Please register beforehand.

More information.

Day 2

19.05.26 – 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM

P26, Poststraße 26, 53111 Bonn, 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor.

Please register beforehand.

More information.

Diversity Day at the University of Cologne

To mark German Diversity Day on May 19, 2026, the Office for Equal Opportunity cordially invites all students and staff to an open event in the atrium of the Philosophikum

The goal is to raise awareness of issues related to diversity and equal opportunity, encourage discussion, and spark further dialogue.

No registration required.

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