LGBTIQ+

The University of Bern fosters an open and respectful work and study climate – also in terms of sexual or romantic orientation or gender identity of university members. The University of Bern adopts measures for the promotion of equality of LGBTIQ+ people. LGBTIQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intergender and queer or questioning. The + means that the list is not complete and that there are many more sexual and romantic orientations and gender identities.

For LGBTIQ+ students and staff at the University of Bern, there is a contact point (see contact box) that offers support in challenging situations in everyday university life or can accompany coming outs at the university. Here you can find all information about LGBTIQ+ topics, offers and projects at the University of Bern.

 

 

 

 

 

Video statement (german): Silvia Schroer, Vice Rector University of Bern

 

 

Administrative adjustments for trans university members

University members who are currently in a transition phase have the possibility to change name and gender entry (only m or f) independently from any official entries.

Unisport changing room for queer university members

The ZSSw has one single changing room available for university members who do not wish to use the existing women's or men's changing rooms. Access to this changing room is only possible with a key.

Procedure:

  • Send an email to AfC (gaia.fortunato@unibe.ch) with the following information:
    • Students: first and last name, matriculation number and planned end of studies
    • Staff: first and last name
  • Information by email from the Unisport facility management as soon as the key is ready for collection
  • Signature to confirm that the key has been collected and acknowledgement of liability (in case of loss)

Important information:

  • Keys can only be issued for a limited period (end of studies, end of contract); automatic renewal for permanent contracts or renewal for longer studies is possible at any time.
  • Key collection is free of charge and no deposit is required. A fee of CHF 200 will be charged in the event of loss.
  • Due to the structural conditions, access to the sports halls is still only possible via the women's or men's changing rooms.

International Day against Homo-, Bi-, Inter-, and Transphobia

 Since 2022, the University of Bern celebrate the International Day Against Homo-, Bi-, Inter-, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

Offers for LGBTIQ+ employees

Network Queer UniBE

Queer UniBe is a network of queer employees at the University of Bern. Queer UniBe campaigns for the interests of trans, non-binary, inter*, lesbian, bisexual, gay, asexual, agender and all queer members of the university.

Offers for LGBTIQ+ students

Queerstudents

The “queerstudents” are a LGBTIQ+ group of the SUB (student association of the University of Bern). They organize various meetings and are engaged for LGBTIQ+ issues at the university.

 

SUB: Tips and tricks for everyday life at university

The SUB highly values diversity and is committed to ensuring that all people can study at the University of Bern free of discrimination.

On their page you will find tips and tricks for everyday life at university, information on changing your name and the entry of your gender, as well as other useful links.