Students can apply for compensation for disadvantages if they have a chronic illness, disability or other impairment that could potentially put them at a disadvantage in examination situations or during their studies. Compensation for disadvantages creates the most equal starting conditions and opportunities for everyone. No advantage is designed for students with chronic illnesses, disabilities or other impairments. For further information or advice on this topic, please get in touch with the (deputy) Equal Opportunities and Diversity Officer at gleichstellungsbeauftragte@spam protectuni-wh.de.

So, as you know, granting compensation for disadvantages is always an individual measure based on the assessment of the respective case. There is, therefore, no general entitlement to this.

he university buildings are designed to be barrier-free. If you encounter situations or circumstances that hinder you, please let us know! We will look for solutions together and can thus help to ensure that students in later years encounter even fewer barriers. If you are looking for contact with fellow students with disabilities, chronic illnesses or neurodivergence, please come to our exchange room! Here you can empower each other and discuss experiences or tips for your studies. The next dates are as follows:

At the UW/H, we have developed an official guideline for implementing gender-sensitive language. This guideline is available in a short version and a more detailed document and supports all university employees who want to address the topic.
Regular training courses on implementing discrimination and gender-sensitive language are offered to UW/H employees.

At the UW/H, all students and employees should have the opportunity to be addressed with their correct name and gender and also be formally entered in the databases. Therefore, there is the option to have this information officially adjusted.
Guideline Transition Process.

At UW/H, we understand the importance of support for those who perform care work. That's why the (deputy) Equal Opportunities and Diversity Officer is always available to address your individual needs. Feel free to reach out at any time.

A parent-child room has been set up in the new building (room NB 1.025), which offers the opportunity to bring children to the place of work or study and look after them for a short time in case of childcare emergencies. The room has a workstation (including an internet connection) and a play area, which can be used for working or reading while the child plays or sleeps. The key to the EKiR can be borrowed from the information/post office (campus building, Alfred-Herrhausen-Str. 50) (opening hours are weekdays from 8:00 - 16:00). The room can also be booked via the room booking system UWE. Further information can be found in the usage regulations.

There is also a daycare centre on campus and opportunities for part-time employment and mobile work.

Counselling centres at the UW/H

• Psychological student counselling
• Inclusion officer
• Representatives of the faculties
• WittenLab & ombudspersons for good academic practice
• A-Coaching
   

Networking & exchange

• Queerstadt
• The exchange room for students with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and neurodivergence takes place regularly. Current dates can be found in the events calendar.
• We also regularly organize the Equality and Diversity network meeting, an ongoing conversation that you are all invited to join. The next dates can also be found in the calendar of events.
• Initiative

Anonymous securing of evidence (ASS)

The Anonymous Preservation of Evidence service enables evidence to be secured after a rape without the person concerned having to report it immediately.

Website
 

Wildwasser Bochum e. V.

Counselling centre for victims of sexual violence and prevention
Auf den Scheffeln 34
44894 Bochum
+49 234 29 76 66
WildwasserBo@aol.co
Website
Telephone advice: Thurs. 11:00 - 13:00
 

Helpline
Violence against women
08000 116 016
https://www.hilfetelefon.de/

- Advice by phone
- Instant chat
- Online counseling
- Advice in 17 languages
- Advice in sign language
 

Rosa Strippe e. V.
Psychosocial Counselling for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans*people
+49 234 19446
info@rosastrippe.de
website

Online reporting of cases of violence

Open counselling: Mon. - Thurs. 16:00 - 20:00.

Diversity Charter

Gender equality plan

Diversity Reports 2021

Diversity Reports 2022

Diversity Reports 2023