Confidential Advisors at the Faculty of Human Sciences

In large organizations such as a university, conflicts can arise between individuals. If you feel that you yourself are experiencing discrimination, abuse of power, sexualized behavior that crosses boundaries, sexism, or other forms of inappropriate behavior, or if you observe such behavior in others, you can contact the following confidential advisors.

We provide counseling on various key topics and for different target groups. If you are unable to reach one of us (e.g., due to vacation or illness), you may also contact one of the other individuals listed below for an initial consultation.

Listed below are also central counseling services offered by the university in case you suspect a conflict of interest.

For us as trusted advisors, prompt contact and confidential counseling are important. We also provide counseling if you are unsure whether what you have experienced could constitute discrimination or other forms of misconduct.

Confidential Advisors in alphabetical order:

Seraphina (Saraswati) Auerbach

PhD candidate & confidential advisor for PhD students at the HF Graduate School (peer-to-peer counseling)
Topics: any form of discrimination and abuse of power, mental health
Target group: PhD students
Further information: https://hf-graduiertenschule.uni-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/kollektiv-antidis[..]
Contact: s.auerbach [at] smail.uni-koeln.de

Prof. Dr. Gudrun Hentges

Professor of Political Science, Education Policy, and Political Education
; Faculty Advisor for the Faculty of Human Sciences
Topics: Professor of Political Science, Education Policy, and Political Education
; Faculty Advisor for the Faculty of Human Sciences
Topics: Racist or anti-Semitic discrimination, as well as discrimination based on origin, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation
Target group: Students
Further information: https://www.hf.uni-koeln.de/41997
Contact: ghentges(at)uni-koeln.de

Prof. Dr. Carsten Klöpfer

Lecturer for Special Assignments
Topics: Racist discrimination as well as discrimination based on origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or other characteristics
Target group: Students
Further information: https://www.hf.uni-koeln.de/41183
Contact: c.kloepfer(at)uni-koeln.de

Dr. Claudia Nikodem

Lecturer in the university system at the Chair of Methods of Educational and Social Research with a special focus on gender studies / Department of Sociology
; Equal Opportunity Officer at the HF
Topics: Confidential advisor for all forms of gender-based violence; abuse of power, sexualized boundary-violating behavior, sexism; issues related to gender equality.
Target group: Students; technical and administrative staff; professors; mid-level faculty; all faculty members
Further information: https://www.hf.uni-koeln.de/31874
Contact: nikodem(at)uni-koeln.de

Prof. Dr. Jutta Stahl

Associate Dean for Academic Careers and Equal Opportunity, Professor of Differential Psychology and Psychological Assessment
Topics: Confidential advisor for issues related to all forms of discrimination (including racism, sexism, classism, lookism, illnesses, and disabilities), sexualized violence, and ombuds services regarding research misconduct and abuse
of power; Inclusion Officer for the Faculty of Human Sciences Target audience: Doctoral candidates, postdocs, technical and administrative staff, professors (co-counseling for students)
Further information: https://www.hf.uni-koeln.de/33398
Contact: jutta.stahl(at)uni-koeln.de

Prof. Dr. Manuel Zahn

Professor of Aesthetic Education
Topics: racial discrimination as well as discrimination based on origin, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation
Target group: Students
Further information: https://www.hf.uni-koeln.de/39991
Contact: mzahn(at)uni-koeln.de