Our University values diversity, including in the area of gender identity and sexual orientation.
UniTrento, as described in its programming documents, is committed to reviewing its organizational models, procedures, services and communication to ensure inclusive study and work environments where everyone is free from discrimination and prejudice.
Various actions were implemented in this area:
- support for the "alias identity" for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals,
- participation in initiatives promoted at national level on these issues, in particular by the National Conference of the Committees for Equal Opportunities of Italian Universities,
- support services,
- actions in the area of the use of language.
UniTrento also promotes research and education on these issues, and encourages a cultural reflection to respect different affective, sexual and identity orientations, including at the local level.
The alias identity for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals
After the "doppio libretto" experience, the University of Trento more recently activated the "alias career" option for students, holders of research grants and doctoral scholarships, teaching, research, administrative and technical staff, including contract and temporary staff.
The "alias career" option gives the applicants a different identity, temporarily, within the University's IT system, to protect those who would like to use a name other than their given name in interactions within the university community. In this way, by recognizing the principle of gender self-determination, the University aims to contribute to the creation of a serene study and work environment, where interpersonal relationships are fair, based on mutual respect and on individual freedom.
The methods and conditions for using the alias identity, that applicants can use for the entire duration of their stay at UniTrento, are governed by the relevant Regulations.
To obtain an alias identity, submit your application and sign a confidentiality agreement with the person in charge for alias identities:
- as a student, complete the application for an alias identity
for more information you can contact the Student Community Inclusion Service (Admissions and Inclusion Office - Education and Student Services Directorate) by email [email protected] or phone 0461 282128.
- as a member of staff or guest
contact the Human Resources and Organization Directorate (Human Resources and Organization Development Division - Human Resources and Organization Directorate), by email [email protected] or phone 0461 283324.
Students and PhD students can count on this service, which provides free psychological support and a space for discussion to those who find themselves in a moment of need for sexual orientation and gender identity issues, or affective and sexual relationships.
The service, managed by the Observation, Diagnosis and Education Laboratory of the University's Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, is available free of charge.
The University periodically organizes training initiatives to promote respect for different affective, sexual and identity orientations and affiliations, in order to prevent discrimination.
These include: sex education courses for students, staff training, participation in campaigns and awareness-raising and prevention initiatives.
The Confidential Counsellor can be contacted in case of need.