Senat der Universität Bielefeld
University commissions
Bielefeld University has four permanent university commissions which prepare the resolutions of the Senate and advise the Rectorate (§ 17 of Bielefeld University’s constitution):
- Commission on financial affairs and resources
The commission on financial affairs and resources advises the Senate and Rectorate when it comes to questions of financial affairs and staff resources, and prepares resolutions accordingly, in particular with regard to principles of distribution of funds and economic planning.
Dates for the summer semester 2025
09.04.2025, 9am - 11am
14.05.2025, 9am - 11am
11.06.2025, 9am - 11am
09.07.2025, 9am - 11am
- Commission for development of the university
The UEKo is responsible for preparing resolutions and advising the Senate and Rectorate, in particular for tasks relating to university development (structure, information technology, planning and construction matters, international affairs).
Dates for the summer semester 2025
07.05.2025, 10am - 12pm
11.06.2025, 12pm - 2pm
09.07.2025, 12pm - 2pm- Commission for research and young researchers
The Commission for Research and Academic Development advises the Senate and the Rectorate on the strategic planning and promotion of research activities at the university, as well as on the qualification and career development of early-career researchers, and prepares corresponding resolutions. It is composed in equal quarters of professors, mid-level academic staff, technical and administrative employees, and students, in order to equally involve all relevant groups of the university community in decision-making processes.
Dates for the summer semester 2025
09.04.2025, 10am - 12pm
07.05.2025, 10am - 1pm
11.06.2025, 10am - 12pm
09.07.2025, 10am - 12pm
- Commission for studies and teaching
- Central Gender Equality Commission (ZGK)
The University's Central Gender Equality Commission (ZGK) has been in existence since 1989. There are three persons from each of the status groups represented on it: professors, academic staff, support services, administrative staff and students. They are elected to office for 2 years – students for 1 year – on the recommendation of the representatives of the status groups in the Senate. The commission deals with issues relevant to gender equality across the University. It reviews compliance with and updates to the Gender Equality Strategy and Implementation Plan and the Gender Equality Plans of the faculties, institutions, central administrative departments, and is involved in the internal allocation of funds and advises the University’s Gender Equality Officer. The meetings of the Central Equal Opportunities Commission are open to the public and any input is most welcome.
Contact
Contact person: Dr. Uschi Baaken
Email: gleichstellungsbuero@uni-bielefeld.de
Phone: 0521 106-4203