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May 2026
How to: Take Care of Your Health as an International Researcher in Germany (20 May 2026)
Date: 20 May 2026
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), TK Health Insurance
Presenter: Audrey Busch
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House (Fireplace room), Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deDo you already have a general practitioner and a dentist in Münster? Which medical treatments are covered by your health insurance, and which costs do you need to pay yourself? Is your family insured as well? And which programmes are available to support your health and well-being?
Germany’s healthcare and health insurance system can seem complex at first, especially for international researchers who are new to the country. Hosted by the Researchers & Staff Department (International Office) in cooperation with TK Health Insurance, this workshop will guide you through the essentials of the German healthcare system. You will learn how to make the most of your health insurance, access medical care in Münster, and understand the benefits and services will focus to you and your family. A specific part, offered by a coach, focusses on maintaining your mental wellbeing and managing stress while building your academic career in Germany. The participation is free of charge.Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)
Date: 1 February 2026 - 30 September 2026 (on sundays)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Hochschulsport Münster (University Sports)
Presenter: Maria Homeyer
Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
Registration/rental skates: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de
E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.deFind details here: WHEELCOME
Meetup on Campus: Learn German In A Choir! (ongoing)
Date: 16 April 2026 -16 July 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deLearn German in a choir! No experience needed - all singing levels welcome. Join us for weekly choir practice and get connected with other international researchers while having the opportunity to practise German phonetics. Hosted by the Researchers & Staff Department (International Office) and the Language Centre, this event is aimed at international researchers, professors and university staff members. Practise will be led by Aline Klieber, an experienced singing teacher specialising in voice training and language learning, who's also part of the Language Centre team. During lessons you will learn the basics of singing, including proper breathing, training of listening skills and thus the ability to adapt language production. The participation is free of charge.
Learning German Course for Researchers & Staff (Level A1) (ongoing)
Date: 13 April 2026 -27 July 2026 (Monday & Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum), Lehrgebiet DaF (German as a Foreign Language Department)
Presenter: Dr. Sabine Fischcer-Kania
Venue: Lehrgebiet DaF, Bahnhofstraße 8-10, 48143 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: spzgastw@uni-muenster.deLearning German Course for Researchers & Staff (Level A2) (ongoing)
Date: 13 April 2026 -27 July 2026 (Monday & Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum), Lehrgebiet DaF (German as a Foreign Language Department)
Presenter: Dr. Sabine Fischcer-Kania
Venue: Lehrgebiet DaF, Bahnhofstraße 8-10, 48143 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: spzgastw@uni-muenster.deLearning German Course for Researchers & Staff (Level B1) (ongoing)
Date: 13 April 2026 -27 July 2026 (Monday & Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum), Lehrgebiet DaF (German as a Foreign Language Department)
Presenter: Dr. Sabine Fischcer-Kania
Venue: Lehrgebiet DaF, Bahnhofstraße 8-10, 48143 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: spzgastw@uni-muenster.deLearning German Course for Researchers & Staff (Level B2) (ongoing)
Date: 13 April 2026 -28 July 2026 (Monday & Thursday)
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum), Lehrgebiet DaF (German as a Foreign Language Department)
Presenter: Dr. Sabine Fischcer-Kania
Venue: Lehrgebiet DaF, Bahnhofstraße 8-10, 48143 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: spzgastw@uni-muenster.de
June 2026
Networking Event: The ‘Das Schloss rockt’ 2026 Concert Night (12 June 2026)
Date: 12 June 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Not needed
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deCome join us for a relaxed pre-concert meetup before heading over to the ‘Das Schloss rockt’ 2026 concert night. This 'Warm Up' offers a great opportunity to network, socialize, and get a feel for Münster’s campus culture. The concert is free of charge.
Networking-Event: Drop-by Thursday (18 June 2026)
Date: 18 June 2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Not needed
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deJoin us for a monthly gathering during summer to bring together international researchers, their families and hosting staff for casual conversations and hands-on help navigating their way around campus. These meetups are designed to drop by for a quick chat with Welcome Centre staff and and connect with fellow colleagues over some refreshments at Alexander von Humboldt-House/Europa House.
Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)
Date: 1 February 2026 - 30 September 2026 (on sundays)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Hochschulsport Münster (University Sports)
Presenter: Maria Homeyer
Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
Registration/rental skates: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de
E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.deFind details here: WHEELCOME
Meetup on Campus: Learn German In A Choir! (ongoing)
Date: 16 April 2026 -16 July 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deLearn German in a choir! No experience needed - all singing levels welcome. Join us for weekly choir practice and get connected with other international researchers while having the opportunity to practise German phonetics. Hosted by the Researchers & Staff Department (International Office) and the Language Centre, this event is aimed at international researchers, professors and university staff members. Practise will be led by Aline Klieber, an experienced singing teacher specialising in voice training and language learning, who's also part of the Language Centre team. During lessons you will learn the basics of singing, including proper breathing, training of listening skills and thus the ability to adapt language production. The participation is free of charge.
July 2026
Networking Event: Summer BBQ on Campus (16 July 2026)
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-Mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deOutdoor BBQ on Campus (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Come together with us for another year of campus networking and shaping connection and community at our annual Summer BBQ. Once again, we say good-bye to those of you leaving and welcome the new arrivals. Don't miss out on the chance to engage in conversations with fellow academics as well as the university's Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Michael Quante. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle or just have some fun, our upcoming gathering has something for everyone. While socializing, all little ones can join summer activities on site, for which childcare will be provided. The participation is free of charge.
Register by 10 July 2026.
Once again, we say good-bye to those of you leaving and welcome the new arrivals. Don't miss out on the chance to engage in conversations with fellow academics as well as the university's Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Michael Quante. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle or just have some fun, our upcoming gathering has something for everyone. While socializing, all little ones can join summer activities on site, for which childcare will be provided. The participation is free of charge.
Register by 10 July 2026.Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)
Date: 1 February 2026 - 30 September 2026 (on sundays)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Hochschulsport Münster (University Sports)
Presenter: Maria Homeyer
Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
Registration/rental skates: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de
E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.deFind details here: WHEELCOME
Meetup on Campus: Learn German In A Choir! (ongoing)
Date: 16 April 2026 -16 July 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Register now
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deLearn German in a choir! No experience needed - all singing levels welcome. Join us for weekly choir practice and get connected with other international researchers while having the opportunity to practise German phonetics. Hosted by the Researchers & Staff Department (International Office) and the Language Centre, this event is aimed at international researchers, professors and university staff members. Practise will be led by Aline Klieber, an experienced singing teacher specialising in voice training and language learning, who's also part of the Language Centre team. During lessons you will learn the basics of singing, including proper breathing, training of listening skills and thus the ability to adapt language production. The participation is free of charge.
August 2026
Networking-Event: Drop-by Thursday (6 August 2026)
Date: 06.08.2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Not needed
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deJoin us for a monthly gathering during summer to bring together international researchers, their families and hosting staff for casual conversations and hands-on help navigating their way around campus. These meetups are designed to drop by for a quick chat with Welcome Centre staff and and connect with fellow colleagues over some refreshments at Alexander von Humboldt-House/Europa House
Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)
Date: 1 February 2026 - 30 September 2026 (on sundays)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Hochschulsport Münster (University Sports)
Presenter: Maria Homeyer
Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
Registration/rental skates: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de
E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.deFind details here: WHEELCOME
September 2026
Networking-Event: Drop-by Thursday (3 September 2026)
Date: 03.09.2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: Not needed
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deJoin us for a monthly gathering during summer to bring together international researchers, their families and hosting staff for casual conversations and hands-on help navigating their way around campus. These meetups are designed to drop by for a quick chat with Welcome Centre staff and and connect with fellow colleagues over some refreshments at Alexander von Humboldt-House/Europa House
Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)
Date: 1 February 2026 - 30 September 2026 (on sundays)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
Organiser: Hochschulsport Münster (University Sports)
Presenter: Maria Homeyer
Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
Registration/rental skates: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de
E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.deFind details here: WHEELCOME
Info Event for Academics: Teaching and Training Abroad (TBA)
Title: Teaching and Training Abroad (Erasmus+)
Date: TBA
Timee: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Target group: Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Sonja Zeggel
Venue: Webinar (Zoom session)
Registration: staff.mobility@uni-muenster.de
E-Mail address: staff.mobility@uni-muenster.deThis course will be held in German.
December 2026
Networking-Event: Seasonal Celebration on Campus (TBA)
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organsier: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House plus inner court Europa House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: tba
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deJoin us for our 'Seasonal Celebration' event! We will mix a bit of Christmas market atmosphere with the singing of Christmas carols over hot drinks and tasty treats. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle or just have some fun, our upcoming gathering has something for everyone. While socializing, all little ones can help decorate our Christmas tree for which childcare will be provided. Register now to soak up some holiday atmosphere with us! The participation is free of charge.
Register by xx December 2026.
Welcome Weeks | 5 - 11 October 2026
Dive right into the research community of Münster and discover all 'Welcome' events to favor the onboarding process of newly arrived international researchers. These range from small-scale events such as the Welcome Talk for guesthouse residents to a guided city tour in English as well as information events on the Welcome Centre services and engaging get-togethers. All events offer opportunities to network and socialize open to both incoming researchers and supporting staff in the institutes. See detailed programme schedule below.
Info Event: Teaching and Training Abroad (8 October 2026)
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Target group: Academic and non-academic universtiy staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Sonja Zeggel
Venue: Webinar (Zoom session)
Registration: staff.mobility@uni-muenster.de
E-Mail address: staff.mobility@uni-muenster.deNetworking Event: Welcome Talk on Campus (8 October 2026)
Date: 8 October 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Alexander von Humboldt House, Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
Registration: tba
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.de
Get informed about living on campus! Join us for a chance to personally meet the community management as well as the advisory team of the Researchers & Staff department (International Office). Come and get to know about life on campus by connecting with other international researchers while learning all the essential details of your stay in the guesthouse apartments at the University of Münster. The participation is recommended for newly arrived researchers.Take a Tour: Stadtführung/Guided City Tour (11 October 2026)
Date: 11 October 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Schlossplatz 2, 48149 Münster (Meeting point: Main entrance Schloss Münster)
Registration: tba
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deDiscover the city of Münster on a guided city tour! Explore major monuments and get to know about historical buildings, churches and neighborhoods with an English-speaking guide; insights & laughs included! The tour will take place regardless of weather conditions, so please come prepared (rain or shine). The participation is free of charge.
How to: Register for University Sports Münster/Hochschulsport (tba)
Date: tba
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors, hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Hendrik Steinbach
Venue: Webinar (Zoom session)
Registration: tba
E-mail address: guesthouse.support@uni-muenster.deCurious about the university sports programme? Join us for a Zoom session to get to know the over 150 sports to choose from at the University of Münster. In addition to that, Welcome Centre Guesthouse staff will walk you through the process of creating your personal profile, booking and canceling memberships via booking portal and university sports app. The participation is free of charge. To get started, please have your university ID ready and download the university sports app beforehand (available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store).
Info Event: First steps at the University (tba)
Date: tba
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Target group: International postdoctoral researchers, professors and employees; hosting staff
Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office)
Presenter: Audrey Busch
Venue: Webinar (zoom session)
Registration: tba
E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.deJoin us for an interactive workshop specifically designed for international researchers and staff, where we will guide you through different aspects of your onboarding process at the university. Topics covered will be the services available for you, your workplace, rights and obligations as an employee and other aspects of your settling-in process in general. This digital meeting is a great opportunity to ask questions, meet fellow international colleagues and get off to a good start at the University of Münster.
The participation is free of charge; Zoom link will be sent after registration.