The Larger Picture – international and intercultural
The International Office offers intercultural continuing education courses to all members of the University of Münster. These are specifically designed to strengthen one's ability to navigate intercultural issues during one's studies, on the job and in private life.
Even though many white people tend to suppress this fact, most people with an international family background are repeatedly confronted with everyday racism. But what is everyday racism? How do we recognise it? What role do the media play in it? We will use real-life examples to examine racist and discriminatory images and statements, to analyse their origins and effects, and we will develop strategies for using language that is sensitive to racism and discrimination.
When: 9 a.m. s.t. to 4 p.m., 08.05.2026 + 12.06.2026
Where: R. 56, Botanicum, Schlossgarten 3
Course Language: English
Registration: open until 07.04.2026
Social life in Germany is characterised by cultural diversity. We all come into contact with people from different cultural backgrounds in our everyday and/or professional lives. But how can we deal with this cultural diversity? And how can we make our own cultural diversity a part of society? We will examine diversity competence and strategies for dealing with cultural diversity, and we will take an in-depth look at three dimensions of diversity.
In the winter semester 2026/2027, another workshop will deal with further dimensions of diversity. Both courses can also be attended independently of each other.
When: 9 a.m. s.t. to 12 noon, 21.05. + 11.06. + 25.06. + 09.07.2026
Where: R. 56, Botanicum, Schlossgarten 3
Course Language: German
Registration: open until 07.04.2026
Working with international students and in a multicultural team is part of everyday life at the University of Münster. However, different ways of thinking and living come together here. The workshop shows how cultural differences can be recognized by changing perspectives. In addition, participants learn strategies that enable them to deal professionally with intercultural encounters in everyday life and work.
When: in summer semester 2027, dates to be announced
Where: to be announced
Course Language: German or English – please indicate your preferred language via mail when you register.
Registration: open
The cultural diversity in society is also reflected in everyday working life at the University of Münster and social issues such as diversity, intercultural opening (Interkulturelle Öffnung) and dealing with racism are also becoming increasingly relevant.
The 10 modules in the professional training series "Shaping diversity – Intercultural competence at the university" help staff and instructors develop personal strategies for engaging in intercultural situations at the workplace. Participants are given the opportunity to deal intensively with various aspects of cultural diversity and learn how they can promote this cultural diversity in the interests of successful cooperation.
Building on intercultural awareness (modules 1-4), participants can select from modules 5-10 those they consider relevant to their everyday work. Those who have already completed the workshop "Working successfully in an international context" can go straight into modules 5-10.
Modules 1-4: Intercultural Awareness 1+2, Working in a Multicultural Team, Conflict Resolution Strategies in an Intercultural Context
Modules 5-8: Intercultural Mediation, Cultural Diversity in Society, Dealing with Discrimination and Racism, Intercultural Opening ("Interkulturelle Öffnung")
Modules 9-10: Teaching Intercultural Competence in the Classroom
Where: R. 56, Botanicum, Schlossgarten 3
Course Language: German