The workshop is aimed at students of all degree programs and deals with the topics of discrimination at universities, empowerment and allyship. Based on an intersectional understanding of anti-discrimination, various dimensions and forms of discrimination and their effects will be addressed and requirements for a power-critical and discrimination-critical university will be discussed.

• 14:00 - 18:00 | Room 14, Cologne location
• Speaker: Pamela Akua Aryeh (freelance trainer and anti-discrimination officer at the KHM)

This interactive workshop is about masculinity, competition, sovereignty and solidarity. How do ideas of masculinity shape the structures at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz? What effects do performance narratives and claims to excellence have on students?
And how can privilege and structural discrimination be dealt with constructively and appreciatively? The workshop opens up a space for real questions and honest debate. The aim is to start a conversation together and develop new, reflective perspectives on solidarity-based action. We will work in conversation and discussion formats as well as with movement-oriented methods. The workshop is aimed at students of all gender identities and is offered in German or bilingually as required.

• 14:00 - 18:00 | Center for Contemporary Dance, Studio 3, Turmstr. 3-5, Cologne
• Speaker: Maike Stemmler & Fabian Ceska (Detox Identity)

How does abuse of power arise - and how can we counteract it? In this workshop, we will explore the question of how structures, attitudes and forms of communication at our university shape power relations and how we can change them.
Through practical discussion exercises and group work, we will try out ways of constructively addressing differences and conflicts. Together, we will reflect on what has already been achieved, where challenges lie and how we can take responsibility as a community.
The workshop invites us to talk to each other, listen and explore new areas of action for a respectful, transparent communication culture. The workshop is aimed at all members of the university and will be offered in German or bilingually as required.

• 14:00 - 18:00 | Center for Contemporary Dance, Turmstr. 3-5, Cologne
• Speaker: Chun Mei Tan (Intimicy coordinator and trainer) and Laura Schuhrk

The workshop deals with challenges in communication between teachers and students and ways to develop an appreciative approach and a constructive feedback culture. It consists of impulses on communication theories and attitudes (e.g. non-violent communication) as well as group work and role plays.

• 11:00 - 15:00 | Room 410, Aachen location
• Speaker: Barbara Barth (jazz singer and psychological counselor)

A practical workshop to strengthen your ability to communicate with confidence and empathy — for constructive feedback, mutual respect, and artistic collaboration on equal footing. Beyond artistic mastery, one key to success lies in how we connect with others. This workshop strengthens your ability to communicate with confidence and empathy – to express appreciation, give and receive feedback, and handle both pleasant and challenging conversations. Language: English (in case there will be only German participants, it is will be held in German language)

• 9:30 – 13:30 | Room N304, Wuppertal location
• Speaker: Vera Lyko (communication trainer, Econoyou)

The workshop offers space for reflection, collegial exchange and the development of concrete options for action for a power-sensitive university culture. "Power" is a central component of university structures - it opens up scope for creativity, but also brings with it a great deal of responsibility. In this workshop, lecturers have the opportunity to take a close look at their role and power structure in order to shape their own sphere of influence in a reflected, responsible and effective way.

• 14:00 - 18:30 | Room 13, Cologne location
• Speaker: Alexandra Busch (coach and trainer in the university context)

• 21.11.2025
• Speakers: Petra Ladenburger & Martina Lörsch

The workshop teaches basic communication principles to promote effective and cross-departmental collaboration in university administration. Furthermore, options for action to strengthen a respectful communication culture that counteracts abuse of power will be developed together. The number of participants is limited to 15. Registration by 24.11.2025 at personalabteilung@hfmt-koeln.de.

• 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. | THR, 2.06, Cologne location
• Speaker: Marcus Brien (actor and coach)

How does abuse of power arise - and how can we counteract it? In this workshop, we will explore the question of how structures, attitudes and forms of communication at our university shape power relations and how we can change them.
Through practical discussion exercises and group work, we will try out ways of constructively addressing differences and conflicts. Together, we will reflect on what has already been achieved, where challenges lie and how we can take responsibility as a community.
The workshop invites us to talk to each other, listen and explore new areas of action for a respectful, transparent communication culture. The workshop is aimed at all members of the university and will be offered in German or bilingually as required.

• 14:00 - 18:00 | Center for Contemporary Dance, Turmstr. 3-5, Cologne
• Speaker: Chun Mei Tan (Intimicy coordinator and trainer) and Laura Schuhrk

• 11:00 - 16:00
  Info market in the foyer of Cologne's main building with internal and external advice centers

• Book table on the topic of "abuse of power", library at the Cologne site
• "Resting space" in the main building in Cologne (room 02 / counseling room) for all those who need distance and / or a conversation