Counseling in the Event of a Conflict

Confidential Counseling
: We will always treat your matter confidentially and will not disclose any information to third parties. Making initial contact with an ombudsperson does not mean that a mediation process will be initiated. The ombudspersons are also available simply to provide counseling.

Roles of the Psychosocial Counseling
Service The Psychosocial Counseling Service is a resource that doctoral students can also turn to for advice regarding difficult situations among colleagues, with supervisors, faculty members, or other doctoral students. Even if you simply feel like you can’t handle everything, we’re here to listen. 

Confidential Consulting
Our consulting services are independent and completely confidential.

Responsibilities of the
Staff Council The Staff Council represents the interests of all employees of the University of Mannheim in dealings with the administration. Its members are available to address all fundamental labor law issues as well as conflicts with supervisors or colleagues. The Staff Council provides information on collective bargaining agreements and statutory regulations and offers mediation in the event of a conflict. The Staff Council is also happy to assist with specific questions regarding the collective bargaining agreement (vacation entitlements, termination provisions, tenure track periods), the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG), or payroll.