Family-Friendly University
The University of Bonn has been certified under the Family-Friendly University Audit since December 2011. Find out about our range of advice and support services helping you to combine family, studies or a career. The point of contact for staff and students with family responsibilities is the Office of Family Services.
The University of Bonn defines "family" as a community with a close personal connection,
in which people take responsibility for each other.
Office of Family Services
The Office of Family Services contributes to a better compatibility of science/career/studies and family. We provide advice to employees and students of the University of Bonn around the topics of childcare, maternity protection, parental leave, care of relatives and more.
Working and researching with childcare responsibilities
Employees can find out here about childcare, maternity protection, parental leave, parental benefits, the University's childcare services during school vacations and more.
Students with family responsibilities
Answers to all your questions about maternity protection, studying abroad with a child, childcare and much more are provided here.
Caring for family members
A significant number of University staff and students are responsible for the care of relatives. We provide advice and support to help you meet the various mental and practical challenges involved with this responsibility.
Latest news
Parent-child gymnastics for students and employees
Students and employees of the university can book parent-child gymnastics places through the University Sport Center ("Hochschulsport").
Time period: 27.10.2021 - 02.02.2022
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.
Permanent certification as a family-friendly university
Over the past few years, the University of Bonn has taken a variety of measures to create family-friendly working and study conditions. On September 30, 2021, the university obtained the "audit familiengerechte hochschule" certificate on a permanent basis.
Useful information
KITA-NET
The KITA-NET is a parent portal of the city of Bonn. If you would like to register your child in a childcare facility of the university, a registration at the Office of Family Services and a registration via KITA-NET until the end of the deadlines is mandatory. If you have any questions regarding KITA-NET, please contact the Office of Family Servies of the City of Bonn.
Caregiver support group
The contact point for caregivers8 informs caregiving relatives about support and discussion groups. It also hosts meetings, organizes and refers to interesting events in Bonn.
Federal Forum Men
("Bundesforum Männer")
Equality for all genders can only be achieved if men are also part of modern equality politics - this idea drives the Federal Forum Men. In addition to consulting services and events, the forum offers a wide range of information.
Contact
Office of Family Services
Contact
+49 228 / 73-72 73
Opening Hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday
9.00 am - 2.30 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Comprehensive consultation sessions by appointment.
Address
Office
Franziskanerstr. 2-4
53113 Bonn
Entrance information point
Postal address
Regina-Pacis-Weg 3
53113 Bonn
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