Advising and Counselling Services

Students and staff can use the physical or digital suggestion boxes to submit suggestions, concerns or problems to the Equal Opportunity Officer. The physical suggestion box is located at Amalienstraße 13, 3rd floor, directly next to the lift. The online form for anonymous communication can be accessed at any time.

Equal Opportunity Advisor [KA1] Miriam Benteler also offers an open consultation hour. During this consultation hour, you can find out more about discrimination anti-discrimination at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, discuss various topics, and make suggestions or voice criticisms. The office hours can also be used to discuss cases of discrimination or disadvantage. All discussions and any information shared are treated confidentially. Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 12 to 1 pm in the M18 meeting room (Marienstraße 18).

During this consultation hour, you can talk with Tina Meinhardt about gender equality and family at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and make suggestions or voice criticisms. The office hours can also be used to discuss the advancement of women or to discuss cases of sexual discrimination or assault. All discussions and any information shared are treated confidentially. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12 to 1 pm in the M18 meeting room (Marienstraße 18).

Are you interested in talking to the University President? Prof. Dr. Winfried Speitkamp offers an office hour open to all university members on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 pm. We ask that you arrange an appointment in advance (see links for the next available appointments).

Prof. Jutta Emes, Vice President for International Affairs, Diversity & Transfer, offers an office hour open to all university members (no appointment necessary). This digital office hour takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12 to 1 pm.

General student advising offers advice and support during your transition from secondary school to university and throughout your studies. This is where you can find help with solving individual problems. Based on your personal and social situation, student advising can provide guidance and help you determine possible courses of action.  

StudyGuides are contact partners for study subject-related questions or question on the organisation of studies. They provide information on degree programmes, initiatives, projects and tutorials, as well as support and information services.