VSB – Technical University of Ostrava adheres to the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination and equal opportunities. All employees who are related to or cooperate with the university have the same opportunities, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion or medical condition.
A specific part of equal opportunities is gender equality, which means equal visibility, equal status and equal participation of both sexes in all spheres of public and private life. It is the opposite of gender inequality, not gender differences, and aims to promote the full participation of women and men in society.
A gender audit took place at the university in the autumn of 2021, the final report can be found here.
The results of the gender audit together with other activities related to strengthening gender equality at the university are incorporated into the Gender equality plan.
The principles of equal opportunities are enshrined in the following basic documents of the university: