Application & Advice
Work life and family
Scientific Staff Council
The Scientific Staff Council (Wissenschaftliche Personalrat — WPR) is available for questions or problems concerning the workplace or the employment contract. Individual consultation appointments can be arranged on request.
Family Service
Since 2006, Bielefeld University has increasingly focused on the compatibility of family and studies, work and academic career. Since 2006 the university has been certified as a "family-friendly university" by berufundfamilie gGmbH. The family service offers comprehensive advice and support to students and employees with children and dependent relatives.
Counselling for employees and managers
The Counselling Centre for Employees and Managers supports employees of Bielefeld University in private and work-related problems. It is an offer for employees at the university who want to get advice in personal stress situations or conflicts at work.