Diversity in focus: Photo competition at Chemnitz University of Technology takes off!

Diversity in focus: Photo competition at Chemnitz University of Technology takes off!

The photo competition “Making living diversity visible” Chemnitz University of Technology ended with an impressive result. A total of 44 photographs were submitted by 24 participants, who come from various cities such as Augustusburg, Bielefeld, Braunsdorf, Chemnitz, Döbeln, Flöha, Leipzig, Lichtenberg, Meißen, Oberlungwitz andorigin. The aim of the competition was to represent diversity in its social, cultural, gender, sexual, religious and age-related dimensions through photographic art.

The submitted photos were selected by a jury headed by Prof. Dr. Anja Strobel rated. 14 of the works were selected for the planned exhibition. The presentation of the award-winning photographs will take place from May 27th to June 30th, 2025 in the foyer of the university library at Straße der Kulturen 33. The opening of the exhibition falls on the nationwide Diversity Day on May 27th, when the award ceremony for the five best competition entries will also take place.

A platform for creative voices

The competition was open to all students, city residents and residents of surrounding regions, and every submission was accepted until April 30, 2025. With prizes totaling 1,800 euros, the competition offered an incentive for creative discussions on the topic of diversity. The View reports that excellent photographs will not only be shown in the exhibition, but that the university library will also present a book table on diversity topics.

The event is organized by the Society of Friends of the TU Chemnitz e. V., the printing company Willy Gröer GmbH & Co. KG and the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH. The exhibition is open to anyone interested during the regular opening hours of the university library and can be visited from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Diversity as a social concern

The discussion about diversity has increased in recent years. According to a publication by the Maecenata Institute Awareness of issues such as equal opportunities and inclusion has increased in many areas of society. The Diversity Charter and various studies have brought this issue further into the focus of public discussion in order to promote an inclusive society.

The photo competition at Chemnitz University of Technology underlines the growing importance of diversity in art and culture and offers a platform on which creative voices come together to make diversity visible and celebrate it.