Good to know in a crisis
Although supervisors, group leaders and coordinators are generally primary sources for information and counseling, certain situations may require support outside of your immediate group or department. Whether in cases of family care, personal work-life crisis, career development, discrimination or sexual or scientific misconduct, the following contacts are good to have at hand.
Diversity@LMU
LMU provides university members with a wide range of options for dealing with conflicts and discrimination — actively contributing to a discrimination-free environment with equal opportunities.
Counseling and contacts in case of conflict:
Counseling and contacts for studentsComplaints office for employees (staff council)
Counseling and contacts for academic staff
Dealing with discrimination or sexual harassment:
Counseling and contact for students
Counseling and contact for staff
WeCare@LMU
The WeCare@LMU initiative was launched by Professor Francesca Biagini, Vice President for International Affairs and Diversity and aims to provide support for students and employees at LMU. The initiative comprises counselling services as well as information and events on various topics relating to well-being as well as psychological and personal challenges. Services include confidential counselling, events and support in financial emergencies.
Research Integrity
In case of questions or concerns about scientific misconduct or questionable practice:
LMU Ombudsperson for Self-Regulation in Science
Helmholtz Zentrum München Good Scientific Practice
TUM Compliance Office
DFG Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice
The German Research Ombudsman
Sexual (Mis)conduct
Information about support in the case of sexual misconduct
LMU Office for Womens' Issues
LMU Flyer "No Means No!" Sexual Harassment: Removing taboos through information and support
TUM Office for Gender Equality
Helmholtz Zentrum München Gender Equality
Work conflicts
In cases of conflicts with employer, colleagues or relating to working conditions
LMU Conflict Resolution Officers
HELENA Counseling Office
TUM Compliance Office
Personal Coaching
Holistic support for personal and career development. Available for women in the SFB and men and women in the IRTG.
SFB 1064 Individual Career Coaching Program
Intercultural Counseling
For support regarding cultural issues in academics, work and leisure time
LMU Intercultural Counseling Center
LMU Social Support and Scholarships for International students
TUM Intercultural Communication
Special Issue Counseling
For researchers with diversity or mental health issues, chronic illness or disability
LMU Heathy University – mental health and well-being
LMU Office for Diversity
LMU Studieren mit Beeinträchtigung
TUM Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
TUM Psychological Counseling
Family Services
Support helping to make career and family compatible
LMU Family Services
LMU Studieren mit Kind
Helmholtz Zentrum Gleichstellungsbeauftragten
TUM-Familienservice
Notfallmamas (emergency child care)
Campus Ministry Counseling
For all issues, open to students and employees
KHG - Katholische Hochschulgemeinde an der LMU
KHG an der TUM
ESG - Pastoral counseling of the Evangelische Studentengemeinde
EHG - Evangelische Hochschulgemeinde an der TUM
Social Support for International Students
Support services through the LMU International Office, Maj-Catherine Botheroyd-Hobohmbotheroyd-hobohm@lmu.de and Monique Esnouf mesnouf@lmu.de
- Study Scholarships
- Study Completion Scholarships
- Emergency financial assistance
- TutoRIA excursion program
- Support info GraduateCenterLMU
- See also LMU Gateway, assisting in relocation matters for incoming international (doctoral) researchers
Book Recommendation: Managing your Mental Health during your PhD – A Survival Guide
Highly recommended by an IRTG reader!
Author: Zoë J. Ayres, Springer Verlag ISBN: 978-3-031-14194-2
- Provides tips and tricks on mental health management
- Explores environmental factors that impact mental health
- Examines the research culture we work in
- Available as ebook in the University Library (UB)