Authorised representative
Anti-Semitism Commissioner
The Anti-Semitism Officer at Landshut University of Applied Sciences serves as the central point of contact for questions, information, and concerns related to antisemitism. He supports affected individuals and members of the university, advises the university leadership, faculties, and committees, and is committed to prevention, awareness-raising, and fostering a university culture that is critical of antisemitism and sensitive to discrimination.
The establishment of Anti-Semitism Officers at Bavarian universities is part of the Bavarian Action Plan Against Antisemitism at Higher Education Institutions. The aim is to take antisemitic incidents seriously, support those affected, strengthen prevention and awareness, and make Jewish life at universities more visible.
A confidential initial consultation is offered in the event of anti-Semitic incidents, concerns or conflicts. This involves providing support in understanding and documenting experiences, as well as referring individuals to the relevant internal and external bodies.
Information, educational and awareness-raising programmes are designed and implemented. The aim is to promote a scientifically informed examination of historical and contemporary manifestations of anti-Semitism.
The university management, faculties, committees and departments are provided with guidance on how to deal with anti-Semitism. Support is also provided for the development and implementation of prevention and intervention measures.
There is close cooperation with the university’s internal counselling and ombudsman services, as well as with external specialist organisations, networks and anti-Semitism ombudsmen at other universities.
Information is provided on points of contact, support services and events. At the same time, this helps to foster a university culture that resolutely opposes anti-Semitism, racism and discrimination.
Representative for the interests of students with disabilities and chronic illnesses
The Commissioner serves as a point of contact for all students with disabilities or chronic illnesses. He works to ensure that students feel respected and valued throughout their studies.
He provides individual advice on reasonable accommodations, accessibility, and organizational matters related to studying. In addition, the Commissioner advocates for improving study conditions and acts as an interface between students, teaching staff, and administration in order to promote equal opportunities and participation.
Studying without barriersComprehensive and personalised advice for students and prospective students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. This includes both addressing personal concerns and providing support with planning their studies, taking individual needs into account.
The Officer provides personalised and detailed advice on measures to compensate for disadvantages in examinations and throughout the course of study, including assistance with applications, liaising with teaching staff and examination boards, and support throughout the process, in order to compensate for study-related disadvantages.
The Officer works closely with the university management, faculties and central services (e.g. Psychological Counselling, the Student Services’ Social Counselling Service, Examination Offices) to further develop structures and strengthen inclusive learning conditions. She also promotes dialogue between relevant stakeholders both within and outside the university.
The Officer acts as the point of contact for improving study conditions and raising awareness of the needs of students with disabilities. This also includes providing advice and raising awareness amongst all members of the university community.
The Officer contributes to the further development of guidelines, strategies and measures relating to inclusion and accessibility at the university. They represent the views of affected students in decision-making processes.
They work to promote a sustainable approach within the university’s structure on issues such as physical, digital and pedagogical accessibility.
Fire protection officer
The Fire Safety Officer (BSB) is the central point of contact for all fire safety issues at the university. He advises and supports the university and the heads of the organisational units in all matters relating to preventive and defensive fire protection and operational emergency management.
Compliance Officer
The task of Compliance is to ensure that laws, internal and external regulations and guidelines as well as self-imposed ethical standards and requirements are adhered to.
Violations of applicable law by members or affiliates of Landshut University of Applied Sciences with a direct connection to the university as an institution and its tasks should be reported to the Compliance Officer. In this respect, reference is also made to the Anti-Corruption Policy.
For legal offences in which the university only plays a role as a location, please contact the university's legal department.
An annual report on the activities of the compliance officer is submitted to the university management, which lists in particular the total number of reports, the number of accepted and completed reports and the number of cases in which the compliance officer was active without a report. It also lists how many reports were closed through measures within the university, how many of these reports were closed by the Compliance Officer and how many reports were submitted externally to law enforcement authorities or comparable public bodies for further prosecution.
Teaching mentor
The teaching mentor is the main point of contact for all enquiries relating to higher education pedagogy, whether concerning the development of teaching and learning formats or networking with other lecturers, for example on innovative teaching concepts. The role acts as the interface with the Didactics Division of the Bavarian Centre for Innovative Teaching (BayZiel).
BayZiel offers a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities for lecturers. Each semester, at least one course from the BayZiel programme takes place on-site at Landshut University of Applied Sciences – lecturers are welcome to put forward suggestions regarding the thematic focus of these courses to Prof. Jörg at any time.
Commissioner for Equal Opportunities for Women in Science and the Arts
The task of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunities for Women in Science and the Arts (previously the University Women's Representative) is to prevent disadvantages for female academics, female teaching staff and students. She is obliged to maintain confidentiality and is not bound by instructions. Her area of responsibility includes female academic staff.
Important contact points & women's representatives of the facultiesUniversity-wide representative for protection against discrimination and (sexualised) violence
Landshut University of Applied Sciences takes active measures against discrimination and (sexualised) violence.
Advice on discrimination and (sexualised) violence: If you are affected by discrimination and/or (sexualised) violence at Landshut University of Applied Sciences, you can report the incident quickly and easily at any time using our digital form. After examining the case, you will be informed about the legal and extra-legal options for action and protection, if desired during a personal counselling appointment.
Your details will only be passed on to the university-wide representative for protection against discrimination and (sexualised) violence (Prof. Dr. Sara Siakala) and will be treated with absolute confidentiality.
A confidential initial consultation is available in cases of discrimination, harassment, violence or abuse of power. Upon request, a face-to-face consultation can be arranged to provide information on legal and non-legal courses of action and protection options.
Incidents can be reported quickly and easily via the online form. Once the case has been assessed, you will be informed of any further steps to be taken and – if desired – given support with any further action.
All information will be treated in strict confidence and forwarded exclusively to the relevant officer. The protection of the data subject is always our top priority.
Equal Opportunities Officer
The Equal Opportunities Commissioners are committed to ensuring both the legal and actual equality of women and men at Landshut University of Applied Sciences. They serve as points of contact for academic support staff.
Equality work is a legal mandate for universities, primarily enshrined in the German Basic Law, the higher education laws of the federal states, and equal opportunities legislation. Universities are required to actively promote the effective implementation of equal opportunities, eliminate disadvantages, and increase the proportion of women in academia and administration.
Persönliche, vertrauliche und unterstützende Beratung bei:
- individuellen Fragestellungen
- Belastungssituationen
- Vereinbarkeit Beruf und Familie
- gleichstellungsrelevanten Anliegen
- Begleitung von Bewerbungs- und Auswahlverfahren
- Chancengerechtigkeit für Frauen und Männern
- Förderung fairer Karrierechancen sowie geschlechtergerechter Personalentwicklung
- Mitwirkung am Gleichstellungskonzept der Hochschule Landshut
- Erhebung und Monitoring von Gleichstellungsdaten
- Regelmäßige Berichterstattung an Hochschulleitung und Gremien
- Mitwirkung in Ständige Kommission Machtverhältnisse, Diskriminierung und Schutz (KOMPASS)
- Mitarbeit in hochschulweiten Veranstaltungen und Kampagnen zur Sensibilisierung für Gleichstellung und Diversität
- Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Gremien (Personalrat, Gleichstellung, Beratungseinheiten etc.)
- Monatliches „Get together“ als feste Terminreihe im Intranet
- Einbindung in Newsletter „Gleichstellung“
Commission to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct
The Commission for the Investigation of Allegations of Academic Misconduct and the Ombudsperson for Good Academic Practice as well as their deputies prepare the decision-making process of the responsible bodies of Landshut University of Applied Sciences and advise the university management and academics of Landshut University of Applied Sciences on issues of safeguarding good academic practice. In fulfilling their tasks, the members of the commission are independent and not bound by instructions.
Radiation protection officer
In Germany, a radiation protection officer manages and supervises activities to ensure radiation protection when handling radioactive substances or ionising radiation. The radiation protection officer monitors compliance with protection regulations and advises the staff council on radiation protection matters.
Ombudsperson for good scientific practice
The ombudsperson and their deputy provide confidential advice on questions and/or conflicts regarding good scientific practice. The two ombudspersons can be informed of suspected scientific misconduct. Those suspected of misconduct can also contact the responsible ombudspersons.
The ombudsperson and their deputy are members of the Commission for the Investigation of Allegations of Scientific Misconduct in an advisory capacity. In the fulfilment of their duties, the ombudsperson and their deputy are not bound by instructions.
Diversity Management Unit
The Diversity Unit at Landshut University of Applied Sciences works to further develop and promote a university culture that is sensitive to diversity and based on mutual respect. It serves as the central point of contact for all members of the university community regarding questions, concerns and initiatives relating to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices in everyday university life.
Its core tasks include:
Diversity is incorporated as a cross-cutting issue into the university’s further development and is taken into account as part of its strategic planning. The support unit assists with processes that shape and further develop structures, communication and services in a way that is sensitive to diversity. This includes providing impetus for guidelines, concepts and measures that strengthen a university culture based on mutual respect and equal opportunities.
Diversity-related activities and initiatives at the university are coordinated to ensure that measures build on one another, are visible and work together effectively. The support unit brings together relevant stakeholders and strengthens the transfer of knowledge between departments.
As part of the standing committee KOMPASS: Power Relations, Discrimination and Protection, the unit contributes to the structured handling of concerns and to the further development of procedures and responsibilities. A fair, transparent and discrimination-sensitive approach is at the heart of this work. It is also part of the complaints committee and upholds a diversity-sensitive perspective throughout the entire process.
The unit fosters networking within the university on diversity issues, as well as with relevant partners in Bavaria and across Germany. This facilitates exchange, professional development and collaboration, for example on best practices, training programmes or joint projects. Networking also strengthens the university’s ability to keep pace with current developments in diversity management.
Information is provided on topics, services, support structures and events relating to diversity. The unit promotes communication that is respectful, accessible and sensitive to issues of discrimination, whilst highlighting diverse perspectives. The aim is to make knowledge accessible and to foster a culture of awareness and respectful coexistence.
The support unit works closely with diversity officers and contact persons and helps to ensure a consistent approach to issues, services and communication. The aim is to establish an easily accessible, clearly structured network of counselling, prevention and awareness-raising services within the university. At the same time, areas of overlap are clarified and joint initiatives are promoted.
Representative body for severely disabled persons
The Representative Body for Severely Disabled Persons promotes the integration of severely disabled persons into the Landshut University of Applied Sciences, represents their interests and provides them with advice and support. The Representative Body for Severely Disabled Persons is also the point of contact for students and employees of the university.
sbv@haw-landshut.de
The Representative Body for People with Severe Disabilities provides confidential advice on all matters relating to severe disability, equality, participation and vocational integration. It offers support with personal concerns, provides information on rights and entitlements, and assists with discussions with the university.
If you have any further questions or would like to get in touch: sbv@haw-landshut.de
The representatives for people with severe disabilities are committed to ensuring accessible working conditions. They provide support in designing workplaces that are accessible to people with disabilities, in matters relating to technical equipment, and in measures to improve physical and digital accessibility.
The Representative Body for People with Severe Disabilities supports employees in matters relating to personnel measures, insofar as these affect people with severe disabilities or those treated as such. It ensures that statutory rights are upheld and that discrimination is avoided.
The representatives for employees with severe disabilities support staff as part of the workplace integration programme. The aim is to help employees retain their jobs following a prolonged period of illness and to work together to find suitable solutions for a sustainable return to work.
The Representative Body for People with Severe Disabilities represents the interests of employees with severe disabilities and those of equivalent status in dealings with the university management, the staff council and other internal and external bodies. It is involved in decisions affecting people with severe disabilities and advocates for equal opportunities, accessibility and an inclusive university culture. In carrying out its duties, the Representative Body for People with Severe Disabilities also works in collaboration with the Office for Inclusion, specialist integration services and other advisory and support services. Through information, advice and awareness-raising, it promotes understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and chronic illnesses at the university.
Representative body for severely disabled persons
The Representative Body for Severely Disabled Persons promotes the integration of severely disabled persons into the Landshut University of Applied Sciences, represents their interests and provides them with advice and support. The Representative Body for Severely Disabled Persons is also the point of contact for students and employees of the university.
sbv@haw-landshut.de
Radiation protection officer
In Germany, a radiation protection officer manages and supervises activities to ensure radiation protection when handling radioactive substances or ionising radiation. The radiation protection officer monitors compliance with protection regulations and advises the staff council on radiation protection matters.
Staff Council
The Staff Council represents the interests of employees in accordance with the Bavarian Staff Representation Act (BayPVG) and ensures that the applicable regulations are observed. Furthermore, it is involved in major personnel and organisational decisions and supports employees in matters relating to labour and civil service law.