Reporting and advice centres - Anti-discrimination

The university's internal reporting office enables employees, students and external partners to report legal violations or misconduct confidentially. All reports are examined in strict confidence and whistleblowers are protected against identity disclosure and discrimination in the best possible way.

The Ombudsman is the first point of contact in cases of suspected academic misconduct and provides support in clarifying such cases. Other points of contact are the Investigative Commission for Research Misconduct and the Ombudsperson Office for Early-Career Researchers. All contact details can be found here.

The University Representative against Abuse of Power advises the Rectorate and the faculties on the prevention and handling of abuse of power. He is available as a confidential contact person to offer support in the event of such incidents and to facilitate appropriate clarification. 

University members who are affected by sexualised discrimination or violence can report this to the Gender Equality Office. If you wish, you can receive support on how to proceed, including counselling and help to appropriately clarify the situation.

Students who experience discrimination can contact the Anti-Discrimination Office for confidential counselling and support. It can help clarify the situation and discuss possible next steps, such as mediation or a formal complaints procedure.

The Gender Equality Officer offers support for students of all genders who are affected by sexualised discrimination or violence or gender-based discrimination. She helps to deal with the situation and identify options for action.

The Psychological Counselling of the Central Study Advisory and Counselling Service supports students who are struggling with mental health problems that affect their studies or doctorate. It offers professional help to cope better with stress, anxiety and other challenges. 

The counselling regarding racism offers support to students who have experienced racism. It is carried out by an external counsellor and can help you to reflect on these experiences and find possible solutions.

The lecturers of trust against antisemitism offer students support and counselling in the event of anti-Semitic incidents. They also provide specialist information on anti-Semitism and advise the Rectorate and the faculties.

The Representative for Students with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses supports and advises you in finding suitable solutions so that you can successfully complete your studies despite any health impairments.

The Office of Family Services at the University of Bonn offers counselling and support for students in areas such as childcare, maternity leave, parental leave and caring for relatives. It helps to find solutions for balancing studies and family commitments.

The Central Study Advisory and Counselling Service (ZSB) is the first point of contact for questions about studying. It provides information and advice on choosing, starting and organising your studies. It finds suitable contact persons for you and communicates with central institutions, faculties and student representatives.

The International Office is the central point of contact for students from abroad - before, during and after their time at the University of Bonn. It also supports Bonn students in all matters relating to international mobility and cooperation.

Employees of the University of Bonn who experience discrimination can contact the Anti-Discrimination Office for confidential counselling and support. It can help clarify the situation and discuss possible next steps, such as mediation or a formal complaints procedure.

The Gender Equality Officer offers support for employees of all genders who are affected by sexualised discrimination or violence or gender-based discrimination. She helps to deal with the situation and identify options for action.

Psychosocial counselling for employees offers confidential counselling and helps to develop further options for action together. It provides support in personal or professional crisis situations.

The person of trust for severely disabled employees and their deputies advise and represent severely disabled colleagues and their equals. Their aim is to promote inclusion in the workplace and ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights.

The lecturers of trust against antisemitism offer employees and guests of the university support and counselling in the event of anti-Semitic incidents. They also provide specialist information on anti-Semitism and advise the Rectorate and the faculties.

The Office of Family Services at the University of Bonn offers counselling and support for employees in areas such as childcare, maternity leave, parental leave and caring for relatives. It helps to find solutions for balancing studies and family commitments.

The International Office is the central point of contact for researchers from abroad - before, during and after their time at the University of Bonn. It also supports Bonn researchers in all matters relating to international mobility and cooperation.

The Staff Council of the Academic Employees is committed to your concerns and offers support on issues relating to employment at the university.

The Staff Council for Technical and Administrative Staff at the University of Bonn provides advice and support for all questions and challenges in the workplace.

The company medical office is available to advise employees on health complaints in connection with the workplace as part of occupational health care.

The staff unit supports the Rectorate in the (further) development of concepts and strategies to promote equal opportunities and diversity. 

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Information on how the University of Bonn deals with discrimination of any kind can be found here.

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Here you can find out how the University of Bonn is reducing barriers for all its members and creating more accessible study and working conditions.

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