Anti-discrimination
Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities
The Department of Biology is actively committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and can feel safe and where discrimination has no place.
Various counselers are available to help you with any concerns regarding discrimination. If you experience discrimination and would like advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. Together we can promote a respectful and supportive environment.
Our Counselling Team
Tatjana Hildebrandt has been Professor of Plant Metabolism Biochemistry and a member of the CEPLAS Cluster of Excellence since summer 2022. As Deputy Equal Opportunities Officer, she is part of the Steering Committee.
Talks can be held in German and English.
Contact: t.hildebrandt[at]uni-koeln.de
Karsten Klopffleisch has been a research fellow at the Institute of Genetics since 2012. The opportunity to support people in discriminatory situations and take action against injustice motivates him to provide advice and support to those affected.
Conversations can be held in German and English.
Contact: karsten.klopffleisch[at]uni-koeln.de
Birgit Kernebeck has been employed at the UoC since 1991 as a biological-technical assistant at the Institute of Plant Sciences. She is particularly keen to provide advice and support to employees with problems relating to discrimination. Appreciative treatment in everyday working life is important to her.
Conversations can be held in German and English.
Contact: birgit.kernebeck[at]uni-koeln.de
Babis Mantziaris has been working as a scientific coordinator since 2022. Babis is an accredited MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) first aider and is committed to ensuring that all people are treated equally, regardless of their positioning.
Conversations can be held in German, English or Greek.
Contact: c.mantziaris[at]uni-koeln.de
Counselling for doctoral students
Isabell Witt is the academic coordinator of the Graduate School for Biological Sciences. She advises doctoral candidates in the event of conflicts.
Conversations can be held in German or English.
Contact: isabell.witt[at]uni-koeln.de
