Survey on experiences of discrimination and the perception of institutions and measures related to equal treatment and gender equality at the Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at TU Wien

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Background of the Study

Promoting equality and diversity, as well as creating fair and inclusive conditions within the faculty, are among femTUme’s core priorities. This led us to ask: What challenges actually exist, and what changes do faculty members perceive as necessary?

To thoroughly investigate these questions, we decided to conduct a faculty-wide survey. Only by bringing challenges, experiences, and perceptions to light can we develop effective long-term measures and initiate targeted changes. It was particularly important to us to involve all faculty members in order to gain a comprehensive picture of perceptions, experiences, and attitudes.

Concept and Survey

In collaboration with FORBA, the Working Life Research Centre , a structured questionnaire was developed that is organized into the following five thematic areas, thereby enabling a nuanced analysis of perceptions and experiences within the faculty:

  • Well-being, sense of belonging, and equality at the faculty
  • Experiences with discrimination at the faculty
  • Gender and Academia
  • Equality Measures
  • Future in Academia and Research

Results

Early results from the study were presented at the 2026 femTUme Women’s Research Congress. The full report will be published here shortly.
A summary of the key survey findings is available for download below.

In a faculty-wide open event on June 17, 2026, the results will be presented and followed by a panel discussion. Current information about the event can be found here.

The following short videos provide initial insights into selected findings from the study.

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What about Equality? - Question 1

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What about Equality? - Question 2

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What about Equality? - Question 3

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What about Equality? - Question 4