Department of Chemistry - Respectful Interaction
The Department of Chemistry and RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau are committed to treating one another with respect
Based on a resolution passed by the Department Council (FBR) of Chemistry on January 15, 2020, we would like to raise awareness about respectful interaction and, in this context, ask all members of the Department of Chemistry and TUK to conduct themselves accordingly.
The Chemistry Department does not tolerate discrimination, attacks, or harassment.
If you nevertheless feel affected, we encourage you to communicate openly. This is the only way to identify and resolve problems. It does not matter who is responsible for inappropriate behavior or how it occurs; what matters is solely how you personally feel. Furthermore, if you notice that someone in your circle feels discriminated against, attacked, or harassed, we encourage you to show moral courage: Speak with the person affected, express your concerns, and point out the inappropriate behavior to the perpetrator. It is important that you know your rights and insist on them during your studies or in your professional life. You can find more information at RPTU:
In the event of an incident, all staff members in the Department of Chemistry are available as points of contact if you wish to confide in them. To make it easier for you to find the right person to contact, we also provide the following options for your reference:
During the internship:
- All internship supervisors whom you feel comfortable approaching
- Internship Coordinator
- Module Coordinator
In the department:
- Student Council
- Equal Opportunity Officer
- All professors* whom you would like to approach in confidence.
(If you wish to avoid direct contact for reasons of anonymity, please contact the relevant administrative office) - Dean’s Office and Administration
On campus:
- AStA
- TUK Staff Council
- Anti-Discrimination and Complaints Office – RPTU
- General Equal Treatment Act (AGG)
The most important thing is that you feel comfortable raising your concern. It’s up to you to decide who is the right person to contact. All subjective perceptions of discrimination and harassment are taken seriously.
Don’t be afraid to call out disrespectful behavior and stand up for your rights!