Awareness means "consciousness" or "mindfulness" and describes the ability to perceive oneself, other people or certain topics attentively and sensitively. The term is often used in social, psychological or societal contexts, e.g. for mindful interaction with one another or creating awareness of discrimination and violence.

Unfortunately, the university is not free of such problems. Such incidents can occur, especially due to the strong power imbalance between professors and students, such as when supervising theses or oral examinations.

However, you will not be left alone with such problems and will receive support.
You can contact the following support centres:

• If you experience, observe or have questions about sexualised discrimination and violence, contact conTakt: uol.de/contakt-beratungsstelle
• In the event of disadvantage or discrimination during your studies and initial counselling in the event of sexual discrimination, contact the Equal Opportunities Office: uol.de/gleichstellungsstelle/ansprechpersonen
• There are also confidants who are low-threshold contacts for all students and lecturers: uol.de/fk5/vertrauenspersonen

If you need support in other areas, please contact the following counselling centres:

• For problems and questions relating to psychological health and well-being during your studies, contact the Psychological Counselling Service (PBS): uol.de/pbs
• Here are counselling centres for all kinds of topics, such as financing your studies, studying with children, legal matters: asta-oldenburg.de/beratung and uol.de/studium/beratung-studierende

There are also external counselling centres:

• Counselling centre of the city of Oldenburg
• Lower Saxony Victim Support Foundation
• Anti-discrimination centre of the federal government
• Café CaRo