Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Office

The Rectorate and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Office are responsible for assuring equality within the University. A wide range of measures is being implemented to achieve this goal.

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Women in Science: Three Generations Share Their Stories

At the University of Fribourg, women make up a large majority of the student body (67.5% in 2025). However, when looking at the professorial staff, the picture changes: women remain underrepresented, particularly…

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Sexism and Sexual Harassment: A Reality in Fribourg Too (Part 2)

Despite having clear guidelines on the matter, the University of Fribourg is not exempt from cases of sexism and sexual harassment, with the medical field being particularly affected. Although prevention…

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Sexism and Sexual Harassment: A Reality in Fribourg Too (Part 1)

Since 2020, nearly fifty cases of sexism or sexual harassment have been reported by medical students at the University of Fribourg in the course of their training. These testimonies reveal only the tip…

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Social origin

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Office is also interested in other dimensions of equality and diversity such as the cooperation project "Selectivity by social origin" which started in March 2021
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The exhibition “Out of the Box”

The University of Fribourg hosted the “Out of the box” exhibition from 24 September to 15 October 2025 in the Pérolles 21 entrance hall. The exhibition explored LGBTIQ experiences at the university through a participatory format combining testimonials from members of the university community with interactive installations.

On this occasion, an opening event was held on 24 September 2025, followed by a panel discussion on 7 October 2025.