Upcoming events
Here are our latest events for students and staff!
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch: gesundheit@hs-worms.de | diversity@hs-worms.de
Most events have limited places, so be quick and register by email.
You can find our joint events with the university’s Start-up Centre, along with other start-up events, here.
Further events
You can find our joint events with the university’s Start-up Centre, along with other start-up events, on the Start-up Centre’s website.
Please feel free to send any suggestions for topics or requests for events to diversity@hs-worms.de.
Past events
International Coffee Hour
Date: 11 June 2026 | Venue: D043 (Agora) | Time: 2.00 pm
The Diversity Office and the International Centre hosted an International Coffee Hour. Students and staff got to know one another over coffee, cake and some light craft activities. Everyone was welcome to attend.
Female Finance – Plan today, secure your future tomorrow!
Date: 7 May 2026
The Female Finance event took place for the second time at Worms University of Applied Sciences. On average, women earn less than men, which has a long-term impact on their financial future. Elena Sachse, Camilla Halm, Lea Vatter and Desideria Baumgärtner provided female students and staff with information on the following topics:
- Gender pay gap: Why women earn less and what this means for their future
- Pension gap and retirement planning: How to plan ahead
- Salary negotiations: How to successfully stand up for yourself
- Insurance: What cover you need when starting your career
The event was organised by Katharina Gelver (career@hs-worms.de) and Susan Jung (diversity@hs-worms.de).
You can read the press release for the event here.
Female Finance – Plan today, secure your future tomorrow!
Date: 7 May 2025 | Venue: University Senate Hall | Time: 4.30 pm
On average, women earn less than men, which has a long-term impact on their financial future. At ‘Female Finance – Plan today, secure tomorrow!’, female students and working women learnt how to secure their financial future through concise, practical talks. Topics included:
- Gender pay gap
- Pension gap and retirement planning
- ETFs and wealth accumulation
- Women’s financial decisions
Following the talks, there was an opportunity to network over refreshments. Registration took place via Moodle. Natalie Kunter (career@hs-worms.de) and Susan Jung (diversity@hs-worms.de) were on hand to answer any questions.
Queer Empowerment Workshop for Students
Date: 4 December 2024, 11 am to 5 pm
The workshop was aimed at queer students of all gender identities and sexual orientations. The aim was to support one another and get to know each other. Together, the participants identified challenges faced as queer people and developed strategies to address them. The session concluded with a self-care segment to help participants relax.
The workshop was open to anyone who is not cis, not heterosexual or not endo or dyadic. Those still exploring their identity were also welcome.
The workshop was led by Freddie* Heithoff (no pronouns/they). Freddie* Heithoff holds a Master’s degree in Gender and Queer Studies and has been working in queer education for around 10 years, with a focus on trans* inclusivity, trans* empowerment and power-critical educational approaches.
Healthy Studying: Discussion Session
Dates: 28 November and 12 December 2024, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm on both occasions
As part of the ‘Studying Well in Rhineland-Palatinate’ project, the Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR) organised discussion sessions on the topic of resilience. Through discussion, students developed strategies for stress management and fostering resilience. Places were limited to 12 participants; registration took place online.
Introductory self-defence course
Date: 18 November 2024, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Under the guidance of Morilla Sports from Worms, students and staff learnt practical self-defence techniques. The course helped boost participants’ sense of personal safety in critical situations.
Dance Your Way to Fitness: Solo Jazz for Beginners
Dates: 23 October, 30 October, 6 November and 13 November 2024, 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm on each occasion
Over four sessions, students and staff with no prior experience learnt a choreography to ‘Swingin’ 40ies’. Elisabeth Heinemann, an experienced lecturer and dance teacher with a passion for jazz, led the course in a relaxed atmosphere. Read more on the blog.
Exclusive SAP Lounge for students
Date: 13 November 2024, from 5 pm
Students were able to make valuable contacts during a panel discussion with female SAP employees. The focus was on artificial intelligence, diversity, women in tech and the dual study programme. Read more in the press article.
Women&Work Community
In 2024, the WOMEN&WORK community once again offered events specifically for women, ranging from career talks and Money Monday to future-focused conferences and coaching sessions. Participation was free of charge.
Overview of WOMEN&WORK events.
Health Day
Further information on Health Day
Find Yourself – Discover yourself and your strengths and weaknesses as a female founder
Date: 19 April 2024, 2 pm to 6 pm | Venue: Room C132
In collaboration with FocusFrauen, the Start-up Workshop offered workshops specifically for women as part of the EXIST-Women project, open to all female students and staff at the university. Johanna Liehnert from Minduppers led the ‘Find Yourself’ workshop. The aim was to recognise one’s own strengths and weaknesses as a female founder and to further develop one’s self-management skills for setting up a business.
Registration by email to gruenden@hs-worms.de or focusfrauen@hs-worms.de.
An overview of the series of events with more detailed descriptions is available. Further information can be found on the Start-up Workshop’s website.
FocusFrauen heads to the Start-up Workshop – Dr Michelle Luckas, peas of joy
Date: 5 December 2023
Dr Michelle Luckas presented her food start-up, peas of joy, to an interested audience. The event was organised in collaboration between GründungsWerkstatt and FocusFrauen. Read more in the press article.
FocusFrauen goes SAP
Date: 9 November 2023
The FocusFrauen Business Careers initiative, run by the Equality Office, offered female students from all disciplines the opportunity to benefit from the experience of several female SAP employees in a small group setting. Read more in the press article.
FocusFrauen goes GründungsWerkstatt – Female Founders Night
Date: 23 May 2023
Three female founders presented different start-up stories, covering topics ranging from financial and social issues to sustainability: Chelina Höning, Rukayyat Kolawole and Suhaidatu Dramani. Prof. Carina Leue-Bensch hosted the evening. Further information on the Start-up Workshop and the press article.
FocusFrauen goes Start-up Workshop – Weihua Wang, myBuddy
Date: 21 March 2023
Founder Weihua Wang presented her social tech start-up myBuddy, founded in Mannheim in 2021. myBuddy promotes cultural integration through accessible online and offline services for young people. Find out more in the press article and on the GründungsWerkstatt website.
International Women’s Day
Date: 8 March 2023
The Worms Equal Opportunities Office organised the 3rd Women’s Policy Evening on the theme ‘Housing, Living, Working: Feminist Approaches to Local Urban Development’ at the ‘Das Wormser’ conference centre (flyer). Further events to mark International Women’s Day were organised by, amongst others, the Soroptimist International Club Worms and the Worms Association of Social Democratic Women (full programme).
FocusFrauen goes Start-up Workshop – Sarah Kübler, HitchOn
Date: 29 November 2023
Sarah Kübler, managing director and founder of HitchOn GmbH, a social media and influencer marketing agency, spoke about her career path. Previously, she worked as a TV producer, amongst other roles, and, as a member of the Rhineland-Palatinate Digital Council, advised the state government on data and internet policy. Further information on the Start-up Workshop and the event.
Orange Days – Taking a stand against violence against women
Dates: 25 November to 10 December 2022
The Soroptimists and Worms University of Applied Sciences are taking a stand against violence against women with flags under the slogan ‘Read the Signs’.
Does legalisation make a drug less harmful? Interactive Zoom event
Date: 24 November 2022
Together with expert Melanie Eckstein, a qualified social worker and educator from the Haus der Diakonie in Bad Dürkheim, participants engaged in a lively debate on the topic of cannabis. Questions submitted in advance were addressed during the event.
FocusFrauen goes Start-up Workshop – Maria and Johanna Deubner, vonhanni
Date: 8 November 2022
In 2020, sisters Maria and Johanna Deubner founded vonhanni, a sustainable food production business specialising in oat drinks made from regional ingredients according to Bioland principles and packaged in reusable glass bottles. Find out more on the GründungsWerkstatt website.
Workshop: ‘What will travelling by train look like in the future?’
Date: 19 May 2022, 8.30 am to 6 pm | Venue: DB headquarters, Frankfurt
Deutsche Bahn and FocusFrauen invited 15 students from Worms University of Applied Sciences to help shape the transport transition. The participants established direct contacts with managers from Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance transport and human resources departments and gained an insight into the job profiles. As a thank-you, they were awarded 1,000 points from the BahnBonus programme, which, amongst other things, entitled them to a free 2nd-class journey within Germany.
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Girls’ Day in the Faculty of Computer Science
Date: 28 April 2022
On this nationwide event day, girls from Year 5 onwards learnt about degree programmes and careers in STEM fields where women have historically been under-represented. The programme was free of charge and accessible to all participants. Further information on Girls’ Day.
FocusFrauen goes Start-up Workshop – Julia Piechotta, Spoontainable
Date: 19 April 2022
Julia Piechotta co-founded the company Spoontainable with Amelie Vermeer in 2018. It produces edible ice-cream spoons and stirrers made from natural, vegan ingredients. Read more in the press article.
Online public speaking course for immigrant women and women from migrant backgrounds
Date: 8 April 2022
The Alzey-Worms District Women’s Office offered an online public speaking course for immigrant women and women from migrant backgrounds. Further information is available on the Alzey-Worms District Women’s Office website.
International Women’s Day
Date: 8 March 2022
Since 1911, International Women’s Day has commemorated the progress made towards equality for girls and women, whilst also drawing attention to the challenges that remain. Numerous events were held to mark the occasion in Worms, Kaiserslautern and Alzey.
FocusFrauen presents the Start-up Workshop – Female Entrepreneurship
Date: 17 November 2021
Under the theme ‘Female Entrepreneurship – Worms needs more female entrepreneurs!’, several female entrepreneurs from Worms spoke about their experiences of self-employment, with the session moderated by Simone Burel, Lena Rübelmann and Marie-Luise Sessler. The aim was to encourage other women to take the step towards self-employment. Afterwards, the participants exchanged views with the speakers.
A summary of the entire Start-up Week 2021 was linked [please check: the link on the original page no longer leads to the destination page].
FocusFrauen goes Start-up Workshop – Claudia Lässig
Date: 2 November 2021
Claudia Lässig, founder, owner and managing director of the LÄSSIG brand, spoke about her journey to building a business with a turnover of 42 million euros in 2021. Based in Babenhausen, Hesse, LÄSSIG offers sustainable fashion and lifestyle products for babies, children and parents, and is now represented in over 50 countries.
FocusFrauen goes Start-up Workshop – Annick Gradinger
Date: 18 June 2021
Annick Gradinger, owner of the Gradinger furniture and kitchen showroom in Worms and a graduate of the International Business Administration programme, spoke about how she took over the furniture business following the death of her husband in late 2015. The event was moderated by Prof. Dr Dorothea Jecht. Read more in the press article.
FocusFrauen goes Deutsche Bahn
Date: 25 May 2021
Deutsche Bahn plans to increase the proportion of women in management positions to 30 per cent by 2024. As part of this collaboration, Anna Schnarz from the Timetable Construction and Digitisation department at DB Systel GmbH spoke at a digital event about how she started her career and her current role. Female students from the Faculty of Computer Science were invited to attend.
Cyberstalking
Date: 20 April 2021
Ina Wernet and Susanne von Essen from the Mainz Police Headquarters provided information on the forms that cyberstalking can take, the rights involved and possible courses of action. The Weisse Ring organisation provided additional information, including details on the No-Stalk app. The Soroptimist Club Worms is also committed to gender equality and the rights of girls and women.
Presentation: Forms of cyberstalking, rights and courses of action · No-Stalk app · How to use the No-Stalk app · Recommendations for action in cases of stalking · Leaflet: Stalking – the underestimated form of violence · Presentation by the Soroptimist Club
Anyone wishing to volunteer with the Weisser Ring can get in touch by email.
You can find past events in our archive.