Duration: October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Objectives:
The main goal of this study is to gain insights into the experiences and observations of discrimination among students from the Faculties of Business and Management, Educational Sciences, and Philosophy and History, and the master’s Programme Gender, Culture and Social Change at the Leopold-Franzens-University of Innsbruck. These insights will help define institutional responsibilities.
The overarching goal is to increase equal opportunities at the University of Innsbruck and to promote targeted structural adjustments to move closer to the ideal of a discrimination-free and inclusive university.
Methodology:
- Qualitative Method: Conducting (online) individual interviews with 15-20 students, using pseudonymization and evaluating the data through content and discourse analysis methods.
- Quantitative Method: Implementing an online survey with anonymized data collection.
Innovation:
First insight into subjective experiences of discrimination, exploratory character.
Development of specific measures in an empowering workshop.
Potential Risks and Burdens:
Participation in the survey on experiences and observations of discrimination can evoke emotional reactions. Participation is voluntary and can be terminated at any time without giving reasons.
Timeline:
- 2023-2024: Conducting and evaluating individual interviews, designing and implementing the online questionnaire.
- 2024-2025: Presentation of results, publication of the final report, conducting an empowerment workshop.
Prospects:
- Application of the study design to other faculties, continuous improvement of the university environment.
Study Director
Dr. habil. Dinah Kristin Leschzyk
- Independent researcher with extensive experience and qualifications in discrimination research.
- PhD and habilitation in linguistics.
- Degrees: Diploma in Romance Languages and Business Studies, B.A. in Political Science, Postgraduate European Studies.
- B.A. thesis on “Discrimination, Structural Violence, Sexualized Violence: Commonalities and Differences Between Related Concepts.”
- Project study on “Discrimination at the Department 03 Social Sciences and Philosophy of the Philipps-University Marburg” (Link to Final Report).
- Habilitation on anti-queer rhetoric using Brazil as an example (Link).
- Complete publication list and resume at: www.dinah-leschzyk.com
Contact
The study on experiences of discrimination at the University of Innsbruck was commissioned by the University of Innsbruck.
The survey period for the individual interviews ends on 31 March 2024.
WANTED: Students for Individual Interviews
Topic: Experiences of Discrimination at the University of Innsbruck
Dear students,
As part of my study on investigating discrimination experiences at the University of Innsbruck, I am looking for students willing to report on their experiences or observations in individual interviews. The aim of the study is to gain a deeper insight into the discrimination experiences of UIBK students to develop measures to promote a discrimination-free and inclusive university culture.
Why participate?
- Your voice counts and contributes to the improvement of university culture.
Who can participate?
- Students from the Faculties of Business and Management, Educational Sciences, and Philosophy and History; and
- Students in the master’s Programme Gender, Culture and Social Change.
Scientific Practice:
- The interviews will be pseudonymized and your data will be treated confidentially. The audio part will be recorded and deleted immediately after transcription.
- Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw from the study at any time without giving reasons.
- The interviews last approximately one hour and are conducted online.
- If personal information is disclosed during the interview (this is not planned, but can happen), it will not be transcribed (i.e. blacked out).
- It is also possible to answer the questions in writing.
- The interviews can be conducted in German or English.
If you are interested in participating in the study, learning more, or discussing the topic, please contact: studie.diskriminierung@posteo.de
More information about me is available at: www.dinah-leschzyk.com
Thank you for your time and consideration in participating in this important project!
Best regards,
Dinah Leschzyk
Funded by the University of Innsbruck.
In order to ensure the necessary confidentiality and anonymity in the survey, the study is conducted by an independent expert who is not employed by the University of Innsbruck.
Contact by Email
Contact can be made via email at:
If you use this method of contact, the data you provide (such as name, telephone number, etc.), at least your email address, and the information contained in the email (including any personal data you may submit) will be processed for the purpose of making contact and addressing your concerns. Processing of the personal data you provide is necessary to address your concerns. By contacting us via email, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of making contact and addressing your concerns. Therefore, the processing of the data is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the DSGVO (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR).
Link to GDPR: https://dsgvo-gesetz.de/
The period for the online survey ended on 15.07.2024.
As part of the study investigating discrimination experiences and observations at the University of Innsbruck, an online survey was created in which you can anonymously report your experiences and observations:
Link to the study on discrimination experiences and observations at the University of Innsbruck
The aim of the study is to gain a deeper understanding of the discrimination experiences of UIBK students in order to develop measures to promote a discrimination-free and inclusive university culture.
Why participate?
- Your voice matters and contributes to improving university culture.
Who can participate?
- Students of the Faculties of Business and Management, Educational Sciences, or Philosophy and History, and
- Students enrolled in the master’s Programme Gender, Culture and Social Change
- Note: Doctoral students are not targeted in this initial exploratory study. They will be addressed at a later date with an adapted survey.
Research practice:
- The survey is conducted anonymously.
- The survey will take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. There is also space to describe your own experiences and observations in more detail in free text fields.
- You can save the survey and continue at a later time.
- You can cancel the survey at any time.
- There are no "right" or "wrong" answers.
- All data will be treated with strict confidentiality.
- Should it happen that personal information is given in the free text fields (this is not intended, but can occur), these will be removed and will not be included in the evaluation.The questionnaire is available in German and English.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: studie.diskriminierung@posteo.de
Thank you for your time and consideration in participating in this important study!
