On October 6, 2025, various stakeholders in the city of Erlangen signed the “Erlangen Declaration for Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance,” including representatives from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.
We are proud that FAU CHREN was able to contribute to this important initiative, represented by Dr. Janina Heaphy together with Prof. Dr. Petra Bendel and Prof. Dr. Eva Pils.
“As a cosmopolitan university and part of Erlangen’s society, the joint values of the Declaration of Diversity, Respect, and Tolerance are particularly important to FAU,” says Prof. Andreas Hirsch. “We educate the diverse managers and innovative minds of tomorrow and carry the values of the Erlangen Declaration for Diversity into society and beyond. Furthermore, as a place of education and exchange, FAU opens its doors to society and the partners of the Declaration in various formats and events. It brings the latest scientific findings together with lifelong learning and a lively culture of discussion. In this way, FAU strengthens the joint values of diversity, respect and tolerance and promotes democracy.”” Prof. Hirsch continues. 1
Further information
- 1 FAU-Press release: https://www.fau.de/2025/10/news/erlanger-erklaerung-fuer-vielfalt-respekt-und-toleranz/
- Report currently available on Frankenschau here: “Erlangen Declaration” for tolerance, diversity, and respect, October 6, 2025, Frankenschau aktuell, BR.
- City of Erlangen website
- Image: City of Erlangen