Diversity and anti-discrimination

Diversity at the HNU

The University of Applied Sciences in Neu-Ulm (HNU) promotes diversity and appreciation. All employees and students should experience this appreciation - regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and world view, sexual orientation and social origin.

The HNU creates the conditions for employees and students to recognize, share and live these values. On this page, we would like to keep you up to date on the activities that have already been carried out and those that are planned for the future.

Contacts and contact persons

Fabian Girschick

Anti-discrimination Officer at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

Phone: +49 731 /9762-1104

Location: Edisonallee 5, E5.2.01

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Fabian Girschick

Short Profile

Fabian Girschick, a member of staff in the InnoPROF project, has been the Diversity Officer at the University of Applied Sciences in Neu-Ulm since May 2023. In this role, he advises the university management, professors and other university employees on diversity issues and regularly implements various campaigns and events. First and foremost, however, he sees himself as a mouthpiece for the students, as he himself once studied IMUK at the HNU.

Anti-discrimination at the HNU

Anti-discrimination policy

The HNU does not tolerate discrimination, use of force, harassment or direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of racial origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity (cross-border misconduct).

Therefore, the HNU has established an anti-discrimination policy that details how to proceed in the event of any incidents of discrimination. The full anti-discrimination policy can be found below.

[Translate to English:] Viele Hände verschiedener Ethnien. Vereint für Gleichheit und gegen Diskriminierung.
Many hands of different ethnicities. United for equality and against discrimination.
Different, colored speech bubbles are held up
Language is different.

Inclusive communication at the HNU

In order to create a non-discriminatory environment, HNU would also like to use language that is as inclusive as possible in its communication. The HNU guidelines for inclusive communication provide guidance in this regard.

No tolerance for anti-Semitism 

Like all Bavarian universities, HNU is firmly opposed to all forms of anti-Semitism and wishes to remain a place of diversity and tolerance. To ensure that Jewish and Israeli students and staff continue to feel safe, an anti-Semitism representative has been appointed.

Have you experienced discrimination?

If you have experienced discrimination, you can report the incident to the HNU anti-discrimination officers, Christoph Giebeler and Prof. Dr. Judith Mantz. Click on "Message to ..." in the relevant person profile to contact the person directly.

Contact person and contact

Christoph Giebeler

Anti-discrimination Officer at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

Phone: +49 731 /9762-1444

Location: Main Building B, B.2.06

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Christoph Giebeler

Professorin Dr. Judith Mantz

Anti-discrimination Officer at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

Phone: +49 731 /9762-1627

Location: Main Building B, B.2.23

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Professorin Dr. Judith Mantz

Further information

Queer life in Ulm

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On the website of the city of Ulm, you can find information about queer life in the region on a separate topic page.

Women's representative

The women's representatives advise and support female students, academic staff, female teachers and female professors. They do this through personal counseling, seminars and workshops, networks, promotion of doctorates, and through their participation in university committees such as appointment committees and the senate.

Counseling Center for Parents, Personal and Social (BIZEPS)

To make it easier for you to combine your studies or career with your family/private life, the HNU has set up a service center that provides a wide range of information, advice and pragmatic assistance.