List of events
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December 2025
Meetup on Campus: Learn German In A Choir! (ongoing)
Date: 9 October 2025 - 18 December 2025 (on thursdays)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and 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.
Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)
Date: 1 October 2025 - 31 January 2026 (on sundays)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Target group: International doctoral and 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
Networking-Event: Seasonal Celebration on Campus (11 December 2025)
Date: 11 December 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and 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: Register now
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 8 December 2025.
January 2026
Networking Event: Welcome to Münster on Roller Skates (ongoing)
Date: 1 October 2025 - 31 January 2026 (on sundays)
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Target group: International doctoral and 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 (26 January 2026)
Title: Teaching and Training Abroad (Erasmus+)
Date: 26 January 2026
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.
February 2026
Networking Event: Drop-by Thursday x German Carneval (3 February 2026)
Date: 3 February 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 winter 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.
March 2026
Networking Event: Drop-by Thursday (19 March 2026)
Date: 19 March 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 winter 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.
April 2026
Info Event: Teaching and Training Abroad (8 April 2026)
Title: Teaching and Training Abroad (Erasmus+)
Date: 8 April 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Target group: 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.deHow to: Register for University Sports Münster/Hochschulsport (8 April 2026)
Date: 8 April 2026
Time: 6:00 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: 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).
Networking Event: Welcome Talk on Campus (9 April 2026)
Date: 9 April 2026
Time: 5:00 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: 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 (12 April 2026)
Date: 12 April 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Target group: International doctoral and 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.