The German language courses for international employees are starting again in April 2025. Four courses for different language levels will be offered: German language course A1.2 from 9. April 2025 to 18. Juli 2025. German language course A2.2 from 9. April 2025 to18. Juli 2025. German Course for Advanced Learners B1.2 from 9. April 2025 to 18. Juli 2025. German Language Course for Advanced Learners B2.1 / B2.2 from 9. April 2025 to 18. Juli…

On Monday, March 3, the Welcome Services hosted a group cinema outing with a unique twist: participants did not know in advance which film would be shown, as it was an English-language sneak preview. The selected film, The Critic, was met with a largely positive response from the audience. The event provided an enjoyable opportunity for socialising and a welcome break during the seasonal transition from winter to spring.

The Welcome Services are excited to introduce the classic "International Coffee Break" at Fürstenallee (11)! We warmly invite you to join us on 6 February at 2pm in the HNI's Freiraum for a relaxing coffee break. Take this opportunity to chat and connect with fellow international colleagues in a friendly, informal setting. As always - cookies are on us!  Feel fee to spread the word and invite interested colleagues.  If you have any questions,…

Last Friday, December 6th, the Welcome Services hosted a visit to the Christmas market, bringing this year’s event program to a festive close. Despite the chilly weather, a small but cheerful group enjoyed the holiday atmosphere in Paderborn’s city centre and took the opportunity to exchange thoughts about the upcoming holiday season.The chilly weather faded away with the warmth of mulled wine and the delight of delicious food. The Welcome…

Last Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Welcome Services for International Researchers and Employees hosted a "Cozy Season Potluck." In a small and pleasant gathering, participants enjoyed the dishes they had brought and shared their thoughts on the upcoming holiday season. The evening concluded with an English version of the classic game "Stadt, Land, Fluss" (City, Country, River), which brought plenty of fun and laughter. The Welcome Services…

Last Friday, 25 October 2024, the Welcome Services for International Researchers and Employees organised an autumnal evening walk through Paderborn’s city centre. From the meeting point on the Paderborn University campus, participants set off together in nearly summer-like temperatures to explore the city’s sights in the atmospheric evening dusk. Alongside well-known landmarks like the cathedral, the “Paderquellgebiet” area, and the historic town…

The German language courses for international employees are starting again in October 2024. Five courses for different language levels will be offered: German Language Course A1.1 from 14 October 2024 until 07 February 2025  German Language Course A2.1 from 21 October 2024 until 14 February 2025 German Language Course A2.2 from 21 October 2024 until 14 February 2025 German Language Course B1 from 22 October 2024 until 14 February 2025 Germ…

Would you like to expand your international network or simply get in touch with international colleagues in an informal setting? If so, join our International Coffee Break – a networking event offered by the Welcome Services for International Researchers and Employees! Curious? We will be meeting on the second Thursday of every month at 2:30 p.m. in front of Bona Vista café in the foyer of UPB’s cafeteria. No registration necessary! Just come…

The Welcome Services for international researchers and employees organised a networking format for international colleagues at UPB on 28 August under the title ‘Potluck Picnic & Outdoor Games’. The event started at 5 p.m. in summery temperatures on the lawn of the Jenny Aloni Guest House with various outdoor games organised by University Sports. Participants had the opportunity to compete against each other or play together in games such as spike…

Following the successful event in 2023, the Welcome Services for international researchers and employees organised a Libori fair stroll last Tuesday. Fourteen researchers and employees accepted the invitation to explore Paderborn’s “fifth season” together. The stroll started at the meeting point in front of the “Libori Galerie”, ran along the “Grube” and the “Domplatz” before discovering the “Pottmarkt” and the stage in front of the town hall.…

On Friday, 21 June 2024 the Welcome Services organised a hike and picnic in the Haxtergrund for international researchers and employees. The starting point for the hike in the summer rain was the campus of Paderborn University where six international researchers set off together. The participants brought a selection of snacks to share during a break halfway through the three-hour hike. The Welcome Services for International Researchers and…

Paderborn University's staff development team warmly invites all new employees to their welcome event. During the event, you will get to know your university and meet important contact persons at the info market. The next event will take place on 13 May from 11 am until 1 pm. The event will be held in German. You can register on the website of HR Development. For international employees, a short welcome session (approx. 30 minutes) in English…

The Welcome Services for international researchers and employees regularly organise networking opportunities for international university members. For the second time, the team, which is part of the International Relations Office, organised a Get-Together for international researchers in the International Meeting Centre of the Jenny Aloni-Guest House. The after-work event on 8 March brought together 15 researchers to get to know their…

The German language courses for international employees are starting again in February and March 2024. For those of you who would like to participate, you can find further information here. Please note that registrations need to be made as soon as possible.

The Philipp Schwartz Initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation enables universities, universities of applied sciences and other research institutions in Germany to host researchers at risk on the basis of a full fellowship. The 14th call for nominations has just been launched and applications for funding to support threatened researchers are now possible. Scholars from non-EU countries exposed to significant and acute individual risks…