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International Relations Office
International Relations Office
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In­ter­na­tion­al­isa­tion at Home
Wel­come Ser­vices
Trans­la­tion Of­fice
European Uni­ver­sity Al­li­ance COL­OURS
In­ter­na­tion­al Pro­jects
In­ter­na­tion­al Alumni
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International Relations Office

Welcome!

Internationalisation is a cross-sectional task that affects all areas of Paderborn University and is supported by a large number of actors in the faculties, in the administration, and on the executive board. The International Relations Office is the central coordinating unit for international affairs at Paderborn University. In addition to the strategic development and expansion of international relations, as well as the organisation and implementation of central international projects, it is also responsible for the support of international (guest) researchers and international alumni. The International Relations Office is assigned to the Vice President for International Relations.

International students can contact the International Office. Please click >here<

News

24.07.2025

In­vit­a­tion: Li­bori Fair Stroll for In­ter­na­tion­al Re­search­ers and Em­ploy­ees 28 Ju­ly 2025

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30.06.2025

Call for ap­plic­a­tions: Phil­ipp Schwartz-Ini­ti­at­ive for At-Risk Schol­ars

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20.05.2025

In­vit­a­tion: In­ter­na­tion­al Tues­days Sum­mer Semester 2025

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In­ter­na­tion­al­isa­tion at Home

Paderborn University aims at connecting the different areas of study and teaching, research and administration, and promotes communication and information about central internationalisation measures through a variety of offers. For example, a project group "Internationalisation and Digitisation" was set up, which meets regularly and discusses the latest developments regarding internationalisation at UPB. The event series "International Tuesdays" provides regular information about the numerous individual actors and measures of internationalisation at the university during the lecture period.

Wel­come Ser­vices

The Welcome Services at Paderborn University support international researchers and employees, as well as their UPB hosts, in the process of preparing and organising their stay at UPB.

→ Welcome Services

Trans­la­tion Of­fice

Paderborn University's campus is characterised by interculturality and diversity. In order to further expand its welcome culture, Paderborn University has set itself the goal of providing key information and documents for international students and academics in English and in German. By translating key German texts into English, post-editing machine-generated English translations, and proofreading English-language content, the Translation Office supports the ongoing internationalisation process.

→ Translation Office

European Uni­ver­sity Al­li­ance COL­OURS

Since January 2024, Paderborn University has been coordinating the European University Alliance COLOURS - one of currently 50 university alliances funded by the European Commission as part of the European University Initiative.

The so-called "European University Alliances" are regarded as "flagships" in the transformation process of European universities - and the coordination of such an alliance here in Paderborn offers an exciting opportunity for all of us – for students, researchers and administrative staff. With the support of our eight partner universities from France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Croatia, North Macedonia and Latvia, we have some interesting but also challenging years ahead of us. Together, we will develop innovative teaching and learning formats, create attractive mobility programmes for students and staff and work closely with non-university partners in nine European regions.

Further information here.

In­ter­na­tion­al Pro­jects

The International Relations Office is also responsible for the coordination and implementation of various international projects. For example, Paderborn University has joined forces with six other European higher education institutions to form the higher education alliance COLOURS in 2021 and is planning totake part in the HRK audit "Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions." It also works closely with numerous actors in the field of internationalisation, not only at UPB. This includes, for example, the "Campus OWL" liaison office in New York City.


Further information on the various projects or cooperations can be found here:

  • HRK Audit "Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions
  • Campus OWL New York - Liaison Office New York

In­ter­na­tion­al Alumni

Keeping in touch with international graduates and alumni is important to UPB and an integral part of its strategic development. One of the tasks of the International Relations Office is to establish and expand an international alumni network with the goal to create a lively UPB community that spans countries and generations from which everyone can benefit - for life.

→ The portal for UPB alumni can be found here.

Con­tact

Heike Trautmann
Prof. Dr. Heike Trautmann

Vice President - Vice President for International Relations

Phone: +49 5251 60-4691
E-mail: heike.trautmann@uni-paderborn.de

Katrin Renkwitz
Dr. Katrin Renkwitz

> International Relations Office

University Translator

> International Relations Office

Referent - Assistant to the Vice-President for international relations (parental leave cover)

Office: O4.110
Phone: +49 5251 60-4691
E-mail: katrin.renkwitz@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: translations@uni-paderborn.de

Nicola Weinert
Nicola Weinert

International Projects and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Office: O4.110
Phone: +49 5251 60-5084
E-mail: nicola.weinert@zv.uni-paderborn.de

Aminah Schneider
Aminah Schneider

Welcome Services for International Researchers and Employees (parental leave cover)

Office: O4.116
Phone: +49 5251 60-4740
E-mail: aminah.schneider@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: welcome@uni-paderborn.de

Angelina Dick
Angelina Dick

Coordinator - Coordination Translation Office, University Translator

Office: O4.113
Phone: +49 5251 60-4617
E-mail: angelina.dick@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: translations@uni-paderborn.de

Emily Jayne Meier
Emily Jayne Meier

University Translator

Office: O4.113
Phone: +49 5251 60-4233
E-mail: emily.meier@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: translations@uni-paderborn.de

Elena Cardinale
Elena Cardinale

Secretary - Secretary

Office: O4.116
Phone: +49 5251 60-5082
E-mail: Elena.Cardinale@zv.uni-paderborn.de

Davina Stiller
Davina Stiller

Referent - Assistant to the Vice-President for international relations (on parental leave)

Office: O4.110
Phone: +49 5251 60-2328
E-mail: davina.stiller@uni-paderborn.de

Anna-Marina Vogt
Anna-Marina Vogt

Welcome Services for International Researchers and Employees (on parental leave)

Office: O4.116
Phone: +49 5251 60-5085
E-mail: anna.marina.vogt@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: welcome@uni-paderborn.de

Con­tact COL­OURS-Team

Annette Klinkert
Dr. Annette Klinkert

Coordinator - Managing Director COLOURS Alliance

Office: TP6.1.305
Phone: +49 5251 60-4664
E-mail: annette.klinkert@uni-paderborn.de

Marion Grote-Kraft
Marion Grote-Kraft

COLOURS Quality Officer (on parental leave)

Office: TP6.1.304
Phone: +49 5251 60-4678
E-mail: marion.grote.kraft@uni-paderborn.de

Chris Schattka
Dr. Chris Schattka

Maternity Leave Cover COLOURS Quality Officer

Office: TP6.1.304
Phone: +49 5251 60-4687
E-mail: chris.schattka@uni-paderborn.de

Basel Myhub
Basel Myhub, M.A.

COLOURS Financial Officer

Office: TP6.1.304
Phone: +49 5251 60-4663
E-mail: basel.myhub@uni-paderborn.de

Laura Hölscher
Laura Hölscher

CSO Assistant

Office: TP6.1.305
Phone: +49 5251 60-4651
E-mail: laura.hoelscher@uni-paderborn.de

Mouna Amhoud
Mouna Amhoud

Maternity Leave Cover COLOURS Implementation Office Lead

Office: TP6.1.302
Phone: +49 5251 60-4686
E-mail: mouna.amhoud@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: implementation.colours@upb.de

Isabelle Leitloff
Dr. Isabelle Leitloff

Coordinator - Implementation Office Lead (CIO-Lead) of the European Alliance COLOURS

Office: TP6.1.303
Phone: +49 5251 60-4674
E-mail: isabelle.leitloff@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: implementation.colours@upb.de

Kamila Kolakowski
Kamila Kolakowski

Communication Manager COLOURS

Office: TP6.1.302
Phone: +49 5251 60-5718
E-mail: kamila.kolakowski@uni-paderborn.de

Christine Marie Hante-Koch
Dr. Christine Marie Hante-Koch

CoSpace Officer COLOURS Alliance

Office: TP6.1.303
Phone: +49 5251 60-4673
E-mail: cmhk@mail.uni-paderborn.de

Alena Diedrich
Dr. Alena Diedrich

Referent - CoSpace Officer COLOURS Alliance

Office: TP6
Phone: +49 5251 60-6303
E-mail: alena.diedrich@uni-paderborn.de

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