„No person is to be prevented or excluded from pursuing an academic career because of non-scientific factors.”

German Research Council (DFG) publishes film and concrete recommendations (in German only) for avoiding bias in scientific judgement processes.

Further information on the website of the German Research Council.

As of 01.11.2023, all trans, inter and non-binary members and affiliates of the UOL may have their official first name(s) and gender designation changed in documents and personal identifiers that are essential for external effect (e.g. employment contract, mail address, enrolment certificate, etc.).

Students can request this in Stud.IP under Student details -> Change personal data starting on 1 November 2023.

For answers to frequent questions, students please visit https://uol.de/studium/studierendenstatus/namensaenderung

Employees should contact the person responsible for them in Division 1.

Here you find the respective guideline (only in German).