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Advisory services and key contacts at Saarland University
Your guide to support services
Saarland University offers a wide range of advice and guidance services covering many different topics. This page provides an easy-to-navigate overview to help you find your way through the university's support landscape.
Can't see the topic you're looking for, or not sure who to contact? Get in touch with us at academic-career(at)uni-saarland.de and we'll help you find a contact or service unit that can assist.
Advice on research funding and support for business start-ups
Denise Kunkel
T: +49 681-302 6612
forschung(at)uni-saarland.de
Karolina Sturm
T: +49 681-302 3848
forschung(at)uni-saarland.de
Nina Christmann
T: +49 681-302 3892
forschung(at)uni-saarland.de
Triathlon at Saarland University
Triathlon is Saarland University's integrated ecosystem for entrepreneurship, innovation and knowledge transfer. Triathlon supports members of the university who are interested in founding a start-up, by helping them plan and develop their business ideas and offering them free training opportunities.
For an overview of available scholarships and a list of scholarship search engines, please refer to the university's 'Financing your studies > Scholarships' web page.
Information on scholarships open to international doctoral researchers is available from the Welcome Center.
Professional development and career guidance
The Staff Development team at Saarland University
- develops training initiatives and professional development tools designed to meet your needs and those of the university
- offers support to all university employees at the individual, team and organizational levels.
- provides advice tailored to your specific requirements.
Meerwiesertalweg site
Meerwiesertalweg 15
66123 Saarbrücken
Teaching and Learning Centre (ZeLL)
Dr. Gesa Heinbach
Building A4 2, Room 2.09
Tel.: +49 681 302-3692
gesa.heinbach(at)uni-saarland.de
The University Didactics Unit offers certified professional development courses as well as advice and coaching. It also provides open spaces for discussion, networking, self-reflection and trying out new ideas – supporting diverse perspectives on good teaching and learning practices and lifelong education.
Dr. Birgit Roßmanith
birgit.rossmanith(at)uni-saarland.de
Saarland University's alumni community
Nadja Ickert
Coordinator
Building A2 3, 66123 Saarbrücken, Level 2
alumni(at)uni-saarland.de
Tel.: +49 681 302-3612
Saarland University's Career Center
The Career Centre primarily supports students who are interested in finding employment outside of academic research once they have graduated. Doctoral researchers who would like guidance on careers beyond the academic job market are also very welcome to use the Career Centre's advisory services.
Christina Mailänder
Building A1 1 – Start-Up Centre
+49 681 302-71280
career(at)uni-saarland.de
Özge Tablacioglu
Career Service for International Students
Building A4 2 | Room 2.10.1
+49 681 302-3865
career(at)uni-saarland.de
Employment-related advice and support
Academic Staff Council at Saarland University
SaarbrückenCampus
Academic Staff Council
Building B6 5
66123 Saarbrücken
Homburg Campus
Building 74, Level 1 (site map).
Tel. +49 171 3348246 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon)
persrat.wiss(at)mx.uni-saarland.de
The Gender Equality Office at Saarland University
Gender Equality Officer: Dr. Sybille Jung
Tel.: +49 681 302-4814
gleichstellung(at)uni-saarland.de
Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Unit
Head: Estelle Klein-Frey
Tel.: +49 681 302-5028
chancengleichheit(at)uni-saarland.de
Contact: Anne Müller-Leist
Deputy: Dr. Hilde Zapp
Building B6 3, Room 0.01.3
66123 Saarbrücken
E-Mail: sbv(at)uni-saarland.de
Tel.: +49 681 302-4806
The disability inclusion officer at Saarland University works to ensure equal participation for people with disabilities and to promote inclusion and accessibility across the university. The role provides advice, coordinates and monitors measures to ensure compliance with legal obligations and promotes inclusion as an integral part of university life.
Contact
Position currently vacant (TBD). Until the position is filled, please direct queries to sbv(at)uni-saarland.de. Saarland University's remains committed to promoting inclusion and accessibility.
Wellbeing support and counselling services
Mental Health Counselling Service (PPB)
The PPB is available to all students and staff at Saarland University and Saarland University of Applied Sciences (htw saar). Consultations are confidential and free of charge.
Contact:
Tel.: +49 681 302-2515 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 noon and Monday 1–3 p.m.)
E-Mail: ppb(at)stw-saarland.de
All initial appointments are arranged via the PPB front office (Saarbrücken campus), regardless of where the consultation takes place.
Counselling services for public-sector employees (PSB)
The PSB offers public-sector employees in Saarland psychological counselling and guidance services. Access to support is provided quickly and with minimal formalities.
Tel.: +49 681 302-2511 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Monday 1–3 p.m.)
E-Mail: psb(at)stw-saarland.de
Addiction Counselling and Social Welfare Unit
Substance use counselling
- Questions relating to substance misuse and addiction
- Support in choosing appropriate therapies, clinics, counselling centres or self-help groups
- Training/coaching on how to support people with substance use disorders
- Preventive work addressing workplace conditions and interaction/collaboration between managers and staff during or after an addiction-related illness
- Coordination of an in-house self-help group
Psychosomatic counselling
- Advice on psychosomatic disorders
- Signposting and referrals to counselling services, medical specialists, therapists or clinics
- Support when applying to residential rehabilitation programmes
- Burnout prevention
- Support with workplace-related issues
- Facilitated discussions and workplace mediation