Information for students

The following list provides a number of support services for students at PLUS

• Working Group on Equal Opportunities

  The Working Group on Equal Opportunities (Arbeitskreis für Gleichbehandlungsfragen – AKG) supports the PLUS in all measures taken to promote equal opportunities and prevent discrimination.

  The AKG is represented in all appointment and habilitation committees as well as faculty and department councils and attends all job interviews with prospective employees.

  The AKG offers advice and guidance for all members of the PLUS who experience or witness discrimination.

  If you suspect that you are being discriminated against because of your gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, the AKG can offer help and advice.

  You can email us, call us, or come to a consultation during office opening hours. During our first meeting (online, over the phone or in person), we will listen to your explanation of the situation, make a note of all the facts and outline further options. Together we will work out strategies on how to proceed and discuss possible further steps.

  Any steps taken will be discussed with you first. No measures will be taken without your consent.

  All consultations are strictly confidential and can be held anonymously.

  Contact
  Address: Kaigasse 17/2, 5020 Salzburg
  Phone: +43 662 8044 2490
  E-Mail:
  Web: www.plus.ac.at/akg

• Sexual Harrassment Helpline

  The Sexual Harassment Helpline is a joint project of the Working Group on Equal Opportunities (AKG), the PLUS and the Working Group on Equal Opportunities at the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU).

  What can I expect?

  o Moral support in situations where you feel uncomfortable or harassed

  o Advice on whether certain situations or actions constitute sexual harassment

  o Tips for increasing your personal safety and establishing boundaries

  o Support in gaining emotional strength and coping with psychological abuse

  o Opportunities to develop strategies for navigating uncomfortable conversations

  o Opportunities to discuss further steps

  Contact
  Phone: +43 699 12420126
  Web: https://www.plus.ac.at/akg/helpline/

  Every Wednesday from 1 – 2 pm

• ÖH – Austrian Students’ Union

  The Austrian Students‘ Union represents all students of PLUS in university matters but also in matters regarding the city (Stadt Salzburg) and state of Salzburg (Land Salzburg).

  The Austrian Students’ Union offers advice for all problems, concerns or questions regarding your studies or university life in general. Our Advice & Support Centre is located at UNIPARK, Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1, 5020 Salzburg.

  The Students’ Union also has specialized departments, e.g. Office for Gender Issues and LGBTIQA* (Referat für Genderfragen und LGBTIQA*) and Office for Disability (Referat für Disability). If you are facing discrimination based on your gender, sexual identity/orientation or disability, you can contact these offices directly (contact info blow).

  All consultations are confidential and free of charge.

  ÖH Secretariat
  Address: Kaigasse 28/2, 5020 Salzburg
  Phone: +43 662 8044 6000
  E-Mail:
  Web:  www.oeh-salzburg.at

  ÖH Offices for…

  …Gender Issues and LGBTQIA*
  Address: Kaigasse 28/1, 5020 Salzburg
  E-Mail:

  Office hours: Wednesday 1 to 2.30 pm and Thursday from 3 to 5 pm (online)
  Please e-mail us to make an appointment.
  

  …Feminist politics
  Address: Kaigasse 28/1, 5020 Salzburg
  E-Mail:

  Office hours: Wednesday from 5 to 6.30 pm
  Please e-mail us to make an appointment.

  …International Issues and diversity
  Address: Kaigasse 28/1, 5020 Salzburg
  E-Mail:

  ….Disability
  Address: Kaigasse 28/1, 5020 Salzburg
  E-Mail:

  Please e-mail us to make an appointment.

• Student Counselling Service

  Our Psychological Counselling Service helps you to choose and start your university studies, assists you in your personal development and provides guidance for academic and personal challenges.

  We offer support if you are thinking about changing your field of studies or dropping out of university. In addition, we provide resources on different study techniques and on how to stay focused and motivated.

  Counselling sessions are confidential, free of charge and – if you prefer – held anonymously. All our counsellors are licensed psychologists and psychotherapists.

  After a first introductory session we will mutually decide which of our services is the best fit for you. Due to limited resources, we are unable to offer long-term counselling. However, we do provide support in finding a psychotherapist if necessary.

  Contact
  Address: Mirabellplatz 9/1, 5020 Salzburg
  Phone: +43 662 8044 6500
  E-Mail:
  Web:  www.studierendenberatung.at

  Online-Counselling: Tuesday from 10.30 to 11.30 am
  Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8 to 12 am and 1 to 3 pm

• Arbitration Board

  One of the main tasks of the Arbitration Board is to resolve disputes between members of the PLUS.

  All members of the university are obliged by law (§ 43 UG) to inform the Arbitration Board members in all matters concerning the dispute at hand and to participate in meetings called by the board. The board members are not bound by any directives or orders in their arbitration work.

  In addition, the Arbitration Board deals with complaints from the Working Group on Equal Opportunities concerning discrimination of any form through a decision made by a university institution.

  Disputes which are part of legal proceedings or assessments of performance are not under the responsibility of the Arbitration Board. It can therefore not be called on to consult on study matters, the postdoctoral qualification process or public services law.

  You can contact the Arbitration Board by sending an e-mail to:

  The Head of the Arbitration Board will contact you to set up a meeting and discuss further steps.

  Contact
  E-Mail:
  Web: www.plus.ac.at/fuer-mitarbeiterinnen/schiedskommission

• Family, Gender, Disability & Diversity (FGDD)

  Contact
  Web: www.plus.ac.at/fgdd/

  Disability & Diversity (d&d)
  Address: Kaigasse 17/2, 5020 Salzburg
  Phone: +43 662 8044 2462
  E-Mail:
  Web: www.plus.ac.at/disability-diversity

  gendup (equal opportunities and gender equality)
  Address: Kaigasse 17/1, 5020 Salzburg
  Phone: +43 662 8044 2522
  E-Mail :
  Web: www.plus.ac.at/gendup

  Kinderbüro (child care at PLUS)
  Address: Kapitelgasse 4-6/1, 5020 Salzburg
  Phone: +43 662 8044 2029
  E-Mail:
  Web: www.plus.ac.at/kinderbuero