Barne Kleinen

Prof. Dr. Barne Kleinen is a faculty member at Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW Berlin), teaching courses such as B7 Informatik 2, B21 WT1 Verteilte Systeme, and M1 Media Programming. His contact details include an office in WH-C 645, a Zoom room, and the email Barne.Kleinen@htw-berlin.de.

His work spans technical and administrative domains, including advising students on BAföG (German student financial aid), organizing academic resources, and advocating for trans*/TIN* students through initiatives like Trans@HTW. He co-authored the brochure "Wie ein grünes Schaf in einer weißen Herde" (2020), addressing the life situations of young trans* people in Germany.

He has also collaborated with the AG Transemancipatory University Policy to plan a trans* conference at HTW Berlin (canceled due to the pandemic) and compiled legal information to support trans* students' use of chosen names in university systems. His efforts align with the Berlin Anti-Discrimination Act and recommendations from the Governing Mayor of Berlin (2017).