List of events

Organiser: Researchers & Staff department (International Office)
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November 2024

  • Networking Event: Drop-by Thursday (21 November 2024)

    Date: 21 November 2024
    Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.de

    For kicking off Christmas season we invite all international researchers, their colleagues and friends for a casual meetup. Feel free to bring along your own drinks and snacks and come around for a quick chat at Alexander von Humboldt-House/ Europa House. Welcome Centre staff will be present.

  • Info Event: Beyond Papers Research in Practice: Should I stay or should I go? Residence permit and early funding for your innovative business (27 November 2024)

    Date: 27 November 2024
    Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, staff
    Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), REACH EUREGIO Start-up Center
    Presenter: Katy Krukar
    Venue: Webinar Click Zoom Session link here
    Registration: Not needed
    E-Mail address: international.founders@uni-muenster.de

    Are you a researcher eager to turn your innovative idea into a start-up? Here we go! Join our online talk to learn about early funding opportunities and discover which residence permits allow non-European researchers to stay in Germany in order to launch their own business. In addition to that, Katy Krukar (coordinator of the international.founders Network) alongside with Christin Menke (Head of the Coaching in REACH-EUREGIO Start-up Center) will answer all your questions. The participation is free of charge.

December 2024

  • Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)

    Date: 27 October 2024 - 2 February 2025 (on sundays)
    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
    Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), Hochschulsport Münster
    Presenter: Maria Homeyer
    Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
    Registration: Register now
    E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de

    From the USA, Brazil, India, Spain, or beyond — common sports connect people! We are excited to announce the launch of our new "Welcome & Dance on Roller Skates" course in cooperation with 'Hochschulsport' (HSP) and 'Die Techniker' (German health insurance company). This course offers a fantastic opportunity for networking between international and German university members, as well as Münster residents. During lessons, you'll get an introduction to skating—learning essentials such as safe falls and breaking techniques. Once these fundamentals are mastered, the main focus is on the dance part: taking your first steps on roller skates for a fun and engaging experience while enjoying the movement.

    A limited number of rental skates is available. Registration/fee is required. Find details here.

  • Meetup on Campus: Seasonal Celebration (10 December 2024)

    Date: 10 December 2024
    Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 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 ouse/Europa House (inner court), Hüfferstraße 61, 48149 Münster
    Registration: Register now
    E-mail address: welcome.centre@uni-muenster.de

    Join 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 during provided childcare. Register now to soak up some holiday atmosphere with us! The participation is free of charge.

  • Networking Event: Drop-by Thursday (19 December 2024)

    Date: 19 December 2024
    Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.de

    For kicking off Christmas season we invite all international researchers, their colleagues and friends for a casual meetup. Feel free to bring along your own drinks and snacks and come around for a quick chat at Alexander von Humboldt-House/ Europa House. Welcome Centre staff will be present. No registration needed.

January 2025

  • Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)

    Date: 27 October 2024 - 2 February 2025 (on sundays)
    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
    Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), Hochschulsport Münster
    Presenter: Maria Homeyer
    Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
    Registration: Register now
    E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de

    From the USA, Brazil, India, Spain, or beyond — common sports connect people! We are excited to announce the launch of our new "Welcome & Dance on Roller Skates" course in cooperation with 'Hochschulsport' (HSP) and 'Die Techniker' (German health insurance company). This course offers a fantastic opportunity for networking between international and German university members, as well as Münster residents. During lessons, you'll get an introduction to skating—learning essentials such as safe falls and breaking techniques. Once these fundamentals are mastered, the main focus is on the dance part: taking your first steps on roller skates for a fun and engaging experience while enjoying the movement.

    A limited number of rental skates is available. Registration/fee is required.

    Find details here WHEELCOME

  • Info Event for Non-Academics: Teaching and Training Abroad (13 January 2025)

    Title: Teaching and Training Abroad for Non-Academics
    Date: 13. Januar 2025
    Time: 11:00 - 12:30 am
    Target group: Mitarbeitende in Technik und Verwaltung (MTV)
    Organiser: Abtl. Forschende & Mitarbeitende (International Office), Personalentwicklung, Supportstelle Englisch
    Presenter: Sonja Zeggel
    Venue: Webinar (Zoom-Session)
    Registration: Register now
    E-Mail address: staff.mobility@uni-muenster.de

    This course will be held in German.

  • Networking Event: Drop-by Thursday (16 January 2025)

    Date: 16 January 2025
    Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.de

    For kicking off the New Year we invite all international researchers, their colleagues and friends for a casual meetup. Feel free to bring along your own drinks and snacks and come around for a quick chat at Alexander von Humboldt-House/ Europa House. Welcome Centre staff will be present.

  • Info Event for Academics: Teaching and Training Abroad (21 January 2025)

    Titel: Teaching and Training Abroad (Erasmus+)
    Date: 21 January 2025
    Time: 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.de

    This course will be held in German.

February 2025

  • Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)

    Date: 27 October 2024 - 2 February 2025 (on sundays)
    Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Target group: International doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, professors, university staff members
    Organiser: Dept. for Researchers & Staff (International Office), Hochschulsport Münster
    Presenter: Maria Homeyer
    Venue: Sporthalle Scharnhorststraße, Scharnhorststr. 118, 48151 Münster
    Registration: Register now
    E-mail address: maria.homeyer@uni-muenster.de

    From the USA, Brazil, India, Spain, or beyond — common sports connect people! We are excited to announce the launch of our new "Welcome & Dance on Roller Skates" course in cooperation with 'Hochschulsport' (HSP) and 'Die Techniker' (German health insurance company). This course offers a fantastic opportunity for networking between international and German university members, as well as Münster residents. During lessons, you'll get an introduction to skating—learning essentials such as safe falls and breaking techniques. Once these fundamentals are mastered, the main focus is on the dance part: taking your first steps on roller skates for a fun and engaging experience while enjoying the movement.

    A limited number of rental skates is available. Registration/fee is required. Find details here WHEELCOME

  • Networking Event: Drop-by Thursday (20 February 2025)

    Date: 20 February 2025
    Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.de

    For kicking off carnival season we invite all international researchers, their colleagues and friends for a casual meetup. Feel free to bring along your own drinks and snacks and come around for a quick chat at Alexander von Humboldt-House/ Europa House. Welcome Centre staff will be present.