CECAD is proud to host a diverse community with respect to nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural affiliation. CECAD rejects all forms of racism or discrimination on the basis of religious affiliation, sexual orientation, ethnic or cultural affiliation, social background, disability or gender. We strongly believe that valuing openness and inclusive diversity contributes to being a successful research and teaching institution. Therefore, CECAD makes an effort to reflect unequal conditions and opportunities of groups and push ourselves to unravel unconscious bias.
Our aim is to sustainably promote equality in the research system among all persons of different genders, backgrounds, experience, and characteristics. Their talent, their potential, and the richness of their ideas will benefit the enhancement of the quality of research and teaching.
(DFG Research-Oriented Equity and Diversity Standards, 2022)
We foster community by enhancing career opportunities and conducting outreach programs.
We promote excellence through cutting-edge research in aging, comprehensive training programs, great facilities, and education at undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate levels.
We enhance cooperation by embracing internationality through diversity, fostering international collaborations, and partnering with local institutions.
We raise awareness by providing mental health first aid and problem support resources.
We embrace and champion diversity and equity through dedicated initiatives and inclusive practices, such as collaborative efforts focused on gender and diversity in science and support for the LGBTQIA2+ and allies within our community.