Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjustified disadvantage of individuals based on characteristics such as their origin, gender, or disability. The university is actively committed to creating a discrimination-free environment, and this page provides information about your rights and the support services available to you.

I provide counselling services for those who have experienced or witnessed discrimination. I provide support through confidential clarification meetings. If my clients wish, I can also accompany them through the complaints process. In all meetings, we work together in a confidential, supportive and task-oriented manner. My counselling services are open to all members of the University of Potsdam. I place particular emphasis on making the invisible visible and creating spaces where it is possible to talk about it. Together, we will decide on how you would like to proceed and whether the initial consultation will be the only one. Your wishes and goals are the top priority in all consultations.

Focus of work

• Strategy development and strategic consulting on diversity- and discrimination-relevant university issues
• Individual counseling in case of discrimination
• Anti-discrimination work and protection against discrimination
• Further training in diversity- and discrimination-sensitive skills acquisition
• Advice on discrimination-sensitive language, especially with regard to racism

The Central Student Advisory Service is at your side from initial orientation as well as application and enrollment and throughout all stages of your studies. Over time, you might have a variety of issues, questions, and problems. We want to help you find your way around the University of Potsdam! Based on the diversity of lived realities of those seeking advice, we have created different focus areas for or services. These should help you find the right contacts for your specific situation. All conversations will be confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!