Discrimination and conflicts on the basis of gender

The university provides information and advice for anyone who experiences discrimination and conflicts on the basis of

  • gender
  • gender identity or sexual orientation
  • origin, religion, belief or racial prejudice
  • age
  • disabilities or chronic illnesses

Insults, favoritism or discrimination come in various shapes and with different ramifications: Two opposing parties, especially those directly affected, are often unsure about how to assess conflicts and potential reactions.

The Vice Rector for International Affairs, Equal Opportunity and Diversity serves as the university’s contact person for anti-discrimination and carries corresponding institutional responsibility within the Rectorate as per § 4 para. 10 Landeshochschulgesetz LHG (state law on higher education). She works to ensure "that all university members are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion or belief". Moreover, she is responsible for the various contact points you can turn to confidentially for advice or just to have someone to talk to.

Contact:
Equal Opportunity Office
Marion Woelki, director
Phone: +49 7531  88-2032
Email: marion.woelki@uni-konstanz.de
Website: Equal Opportunity Office

Equal Opportunity Representative (for non-academic staff)

Ines Eckerle
Room: E 611
Office hours: by appointment
Phone: +49 7531 88 -4747

  • The main concerns of the Equal Opportunities Representative (for non-academic staff) are:
    • promoting equal opportunity for women
    • giving advice on individual career development and the reconciliation of work and family life

  • Qualification:
    • Linguist
    • Personal counsellor
  • Legal framework:
    • Chancengleichheitsgesetz (equal opportunity act)
    • Equal opportunity plan of the University of Konstanz