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Queer at HHN

At Heilbronn University, we aspire to create an environment characterized by diversity, openness, and inclusion. We are committed to ensuring that every student feels respected, accepted, and valued. This commitment extends to our LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and all members of our diverse community. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.

This webpage serves as a comprehensive resource, offering insights into our various initiatives designed for queer students, upcoming inspirational events, and accessible counselling services, and much more. Whether you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or are an advocate for an inclusive society, here you will find information and resources to enrich and support queer life at our university.

Information

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LGBTQIA+ group of the AStA

A website for the AStA's LGBTQIA+ group is currently under construction. There is a WhatsApp group for queer students where you can exchange ideas and share event information.

To get in touch with the group, please contact the AStA's Department for Student Services, Social Affairs and Equality.

studwerk.gleichstellung@asta.hs-heilbronn.de

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Gender-inclusive communication

In German, as in many other languages, gender plays a significant role. Words are often gendered as masculine, feminine, or neuter. This gendered language can have exclusionary effects and reinforce gender stereotypes.

Therefore, in communication, HHN has chosen to use gender-inclusive language with the gender asterisk (*) in German.

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Auf einem blauen Bodensticker steht das Zitat von William Sloan Coffin Jr. "Diversity may be the hardest thing for society to live with and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without." Darunter ist ein Regenbogen-Herz

Glossary of Diversity

The Diversity Glossary explains terms and concepts relating to different dimensions of discrimination. Currently only in German.

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Ein bunt bemaltes Pappschild mit der Aufschrift "Die Zeiten gendern sich"

Change in Record of Name and Sex

You can now also change your name and/or gender entry online. This can also be done by submitting a self-disclosure application form.

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Eine Person übergibt einer anderen einen Flyer mit der Aufschrift "Was tun bei Diskriminierung, Belästigung, Stalking und Mobbing?"

Protection Against Discrimination and Bullying

If you have experienced discrimination, bullying or harassment you can find confidential advice and support at HNN.

Discrimination might sometimes be hard to identify as such and is not always clear-cut. Please do not hesitate to contact us even in such situations as these. We can help you.

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Foto von Brendan Copley sitzend mit einem Hund im Arm.

Spirituality and Queerness

Hi, my name is Brendan Copley and I’m from Ireland. I normally live in Madrid, with my husband. I work as an English language teacher and am also a priest with the Open Episcopal Church, a Christian Church that believes and practices inclusion. I also work in the Chaplaincy Department.

I am particularly interested in helping LGBTQIA+ people reclaim their spiritual space. If you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are LGBTQIA+ friendly/curious, and would like to chat (in English or Spanish, my German is very basic) about any issue, whether you are a Christian believer or not, please contact me. I’d love to hear from you.

Mobile (preferably via WhatsApp): +49 172 5703670

Email: bfrancisspain@hotmail.com

"When diversity wins, Germany wins" – Diversity Day 2025

22-28 May: Diversity Days at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

The Diversity Days at HHN are intended to be fun, thought-provoking and, above all, to show: Diversity means all of us! That's why we are travelling to all of the university's campuses for the first time this year. We start on 22 May at the Künzelsau and Schwäbisch Hall campuses, followed by two further days of action at the Bildungscampus and TechCampus on 27 and 28 May. In between, there will be online formats and a raffle with great prizes for our students on all days.

The following terms are depicted in various colors and sizes: Plurality, respect, freedom, open-mindedness, tolerance, acceptance, inclusion, acceptance, equal opportunity, equality, appreciation, authenticity, empathy, equity, self-discovery, visibility, honesty, colourful, community, culture, diversity, freedom, innovation, justice, life, love, normalcy, opportunity, possibilites, potential for conflicts, self-determination, differences, individuality, interest, uniqueness.

Visibility

Das Bild zeigt einen Stand des Diversity Day. An diesem werden Plakate für eine Demo beim CSD bemalt.

Diversity Day 2024

Heilbronn University (HHN) organised four days of diversity events in celebration of the German Diversity Day 2024. Between May and June, university members and interested individuals from the region could participate in a diverse range of activities. One of the highlights: The Department for Equity and Diversity presented the results of the campus-wide diversity survey for the first time.

The Diversity Calendar for 2024 can be downloaded here.

Mittig steht in weißer Schrift "Du bist hier richtig!" und darunter "Diversity Day 2023 an der HHN". Darunter sind Gebäude der 4 Standorte der Hochschule Heilbronn abgebildet. Im Hintergrund sind bunte Farbkleckse, die sowohl über die Gebäude hinaus nach oben als auch hinter der Schrift sind. Links unten steht der Hashtag #VielfaltVerbindet

Diversity Day 2023

On Diversity Day 2023, visitors had the opportunity to learn more about various topics, including queer issues. Simultaneously, several initiatives were undertaken to expand the visibility of queer topics.

Together with attendees of Diversity Day 2023, we have created a Diversity Calendar. The Diversity Calendar for 2023 can be downloaded here.

Photographer: Natalie Emilia Pflaumbaum

Diversity Day 2023: Photography Project

Under the guidance of political educator and photographer  Sara Sun Hee Martischius and diversity adviser Yvonne Tang, the photography project for students was created. This was offered as a course in the General Studies program in the summer semester of 2023. 

Participants in the course share their own perspectives, question existing viewpoints, and use photography as a means of empowerment.

As a university group at the first major CSD Heilbronn

On 29th June 2024, HHN participated in the first Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Heilbronn. The Department for Equity and Diversity and the AStA Department for Equality and Student Affairs, along with over 30 interested members of the university, joined in and marched together.

Fahnenmaste am Campus Sontheim mit zwei HHN-Flaggen und einer Regenbogenfahne.

Rainbow Flag Display 

Since May 23, 2023, all our campuses have proudly displayed a rainbow flag, or at the educational campus, an HHN flag in a rainbow design. This gesture symbolizes our commitment to diversity, tolerance, and solidarity.

What began as an initiative by the AStA (General Students' Committee) during Pride Month in 2022, with a donation of rainbow flags, has been continued by the Equality and Diversity Unit. As of the summer of 2023, it has also gained the support and endorsement of the university management.

Türschild für die Toilette für alle

Toilet for all / Unisex toilet 

At the Sontheim campus, there is a unisex toilet. The toilet for all can be found in building A on the 5th floor, room A518/519.

Site plan campus Sontheim

Toilette für Alle am Bildungscampus T.0.25

Toilet for all / Unisex toilet 

At the Sontheim campus, there is a unisex toilet. The toilet for all can be found in building T (building 14) on the groundfloor, room T.0.25.

Site plan Bildungscampus

Further external Links

On the website of the Network LSBTTIQ Baden-Württemberg e.V., you can find member organizations of the LSBTTIQ network that offer counseling or self-help services. While the linked page focuses on refugees, there are several organisations offering help to everyone.

Handbook germany is a project by neue deutsche medienmacher*innen  and is supported by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Homeland, as well as the Commissioner of the Federal Government for Migration, Refugees and Integration, and the Commissioner of the Federal Government for Anti-Racism. Here you can find information in Arabic, English, French, Pashto, Persian, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

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