Recognition of the self-chosen first name
Official documents do not always reflect a person‘s actual gender identity.
In university correspondence, neutral forms of address and formulations as well as the gender asterisk (Gendersternchen) are used in documents, forms, contracts, and on all university platforms. The process of making the texts on the website more gender-sensitive has already begun. A guideline is available to support all editors, lecturers, and staff in using gender-inclusive language and avoiding discriminatory speech and writing. Forms are also being adapted step by step.
Official documents do not always reflect a person‘s actual gender identity.
The options “diverse” and “no indication” are now available and recognised in all forms, certificates, statistics, databases, contracts, and correspondence at UdK Berlin wherever gender or a salutation is required.