This thematic field looks at the methodological side of the knowledge exchange in the realm of gender and diversity. It reflects on the conceptualization of gender and diversity knowledge and includes aspects of sensitization and awareness as well as approaches to instruments in planned processes. It also includes the question of participation, e.g. how various types of knowledge are articulated and what types of knowledge can make itself heard. This includes institutions of learning (universities, schools etc.) and education politics as well as institutions in the field of culture, business, and politics that build up gender & diversity knowledge.