Contact Point LGBTQIA*
On this page, you can find an overview of various services available to members of the University of Bonn who identify as LGBTQIA*.
What does the Contact Point LGBTQIA* do?
LGBTQIA* is the abbreviation of: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, Inter*, Agender. As part of the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit, the aim of the Contact Point is to make visible and strengthen the needs of queer people, lesbian, gay, trans*, queer, inter* or agender at the University of Bonn.
It also supports initiatives that advocate for the needs, rights and empowerment of queer people. It strengthens university-wide offers and connects you with internal and external partners if need be. Our aim is to make knowledge accessible and provide orientation – also for people outside queer communities who want to inform themselves or raise awareness.
The contact point offers...
Counseling
The contact point helps you find suitable contacts, services and resources at the University of Bonn on queer issues. The counseling service strives to work from a critical perspective, in which topics related to queerness are also allowed to arise. Counseling usually takes place online.
Exchange
A key service offered by the contact point is to facilitate exchange. People and initiatives can engage in dialogue, share events and make connections. This creates networks that promote mutual support and strengthen existing structures.
Information
The contact point provides information materials and downloads. These are aimed at both queer people and those who want to learn more about queer life, structures and support services.
Offers for LGBTQIA* students
We have compiled this list for students who are new to Bonn and looking for services for LGBTQIA* people.
Employee network
The University of Bonn has established an employee network for LGBTQIA* staff, which meets every two months for a regular get-together.
Early name change
Trans* persons can have their name and gender entry changed at the University of Bonn even before an official name change. All relevant information can be found here.
Networking
Are you wondering where to find queer people at the University of Bonn? Here are some networking opportunities for you.
Networks at the University of Bonn
The Queer-Department AStA represents all queer students in the AStA (student union) of the University of Bonn towards the student self-administration, the university management and lecturers.
Website: https://asta-bonn.de/en/departments/queer-department
The AStA department FLINTA* represents the interests of students affected by sexism, offers counseling and organises workshops, lectures and social evenings for FLINTA*.
Website: https://asta-bonn.de/en/departments/deparment-for-flinta-and-equality
The Diversity* in Physics Bonn Group (formerly Women* in Physics) is a network of diverse scientists at an early state of their career in Physics at the University of Bonn
Website: https://www.physik-astro.uni-bonn.de/diversity-in-physics/en
Downloads
Here you can find materials and brochures regarding the topic of LGBTQIA*.
Esther Kilian (she/her)
Dechenstraße 3-11
53115 Bonn
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