Commissioner of the Rectorate Anti-Corruption Commissioner

Performing official duties in an unselfish manner, without seeking personal gain, is one of the essential principles of public service, which is practiced at Heidelberg University.

Jasmin Giovane is a company lawyer and holds the position of anti-corruption commissioner at Heidelberg University. She helps to strengthen the awareness of all employees of the problems and responsibilities involved in complying with the rules and regulations of Heidelberg University. The associated awareness of the issue of corruption prevention serves to protect employees from unintentional behavior that could lead to criminal consequences under the Criminal Code and additional consequences under labor and service law on the part of the employer/authority.

Employees who, by virtue of their office or position and the powers entrusted to them, obtain financial benefits for themselves or third parties to which they are not entitled, undermine the public's trust in their reliability and damage the reputation of the entire university.

A fundamental understanding of Heidelberg University is the trust in the integrity of each and every employee, which is expressed at the time of hiring or upon assuming duties. It should be noted that no employee or other person working for Heidelberg University is under general suspicion.

Tasks and responsibilities of the anti-corruption officers:

• Advising the university, in particular its management and executives, on compliance with compliance regulations

• Conducting training courses and information events on corruption prevention

• Acting as a neutral reporting and information contact at Heidelberg University (excluding medicine) for reports of corruption and violations of the anti-corruption policy.