LGBTIQ
The University of Fribourg promotes an open, respectful and caring study and work environment in which each person can develop their skills.
Thus, people belonging to gender and sexual minorities (LGBTIQ) should feel comfortable and Unifr's environment should be free of discrimination against them.
In order to raise awareness and engage the university community in this safe and caring university, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Service is running several activities in 2023:
- The round table "The University of Fribourg, a respectful institution for all?"was organised on the May 17th, on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. During this event, the potential discrimination to which LGBTIQ people are exposed within Unifr and the actions undertaken by the institution to prevent them were discussed.
- A survey was carried out among students concerning the actions taken and the study environment offered to LGBTIQ people in May. Analysis of the answers and the report are underway.
- The workshop "Welcoming and accompanying LGBTIQ people in studies and at work: What are the issues of professional posture and practices?took place on the June 6, 2023. It was open to administrative and technical staff in contact with students and staff (e.g. counter staff, library staff,...) and was led by Caroline Dayer, doctor and researcher, trainer and consultant, expert in the prevention and treatment of violence and discrimination as well as cantonal delegate for homophobia and transphobia issues in educational institutions at the State of Vaud. Here to register
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Activities done in 2022
- The round table "Promoting a Safe and Caring University for All"was organised on 19 May on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (17 May). It provided a space for exchange between those affected and administrative and technical staff.
- The workshop "Welcoming and accompanying LGBTIQ people at school and at work: What are the challenges for professional posture and practices?"took place on 13 December and was open to administrative and technical staff in contact with students and staff (e.g. counter staff, library staff,...). It was led by Caroline Dayer, a doctor and researcher, trainer and consultant, expert in the prevention and treatment of violence and discrimination and cantonal delegate for homophobia and transphobia in educational institutions at the State of Vaud.
Customary first name
Do you want to use a customary first name? Are you in the process of gender transition and wish to use a new first name for your contacts at Unifr?
For students
Your application should be sent to the Admissions and Registration Department at aux-admission@unifr.ch. The usual first name will then be added to your file. If you wish to change your e-mail address, you can send your request via myunifr to the University's IT Department. However, documents such as your diploma will remain in the official first name.
For staff members
Your request should be sent to the Personnel Department at hr-info@unifr.ch
The usual first name will then be used in correspondence with you and the email address will be changed.
However, documents such as the AVS card, the work certificate or correspondence from the pension fund will remain in the official first name.
Changing name and/or gender
Have you officially changed your first name? Have you just officially changed your first name and gender?
Since January 2022, a simplified procedure for changing gender (indication of sex) has been in place and the application must be made to a civil status office.
More informations on the Canton of Fribourg's website
For students
Inform the Admissions and Registration Service by sending a copy of your identity document to immatriculations@unifr.ch If you wish to change your e-mail address, you can then send your request via myunifr to the University's IT Department. Your future diploma can also be established with your new first name.
For staff members
Inform the Personnel Department at hr-info@unifr.ch by sending a copy of your identity document. This will ensure that correspondence and your e-mail address are adapted.