The Philipp Schwartz Initiative, established by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, enables universities and research institutions in Germany to host at-risk researchers through fellowship funding. The 16th call for applications has now been launched, and institutions are invited to submit proposals for the admission of at-risk researchers. Eligible candidates are scholars who can provide credible evidence of being at risk, irrespective of…
We would like to invite you, also on behalf of Prof. Dr. Heike Trautmann, Vice-President for International Relations, and the International Relations Office, to our event series International Tuesdays. Please note that one event will take place in person and at another time than usual.
Many units and people at UPB are involved in the University's internationalisation process. The International Tuesdays offer all interested members of UPB the…
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Welcome Services hosted a Quiz Night in the new room of the Jenny Aloni Network. Working in pairs, participants tackled 40 tricky questions covering topics such as geography, music, art, culture, and quirky facts – facing both minor and major challenges along the way. One team narrowly claimed victory by a single point and won the grand prize: thermos bottles featuring the UPB logo. But none of the other teams…
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.
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…
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…
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.…
Dear members of Paderborn University, dear colleagues, dear students,
As you have probably already heard, 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…
We would like to invite you, also on behalf of Prof. Dr. Torsten Meier, Vice-President for International Relations, and the International Relations Office, to our event series International Tuesdays, which will start a bit later this semester, on 25 June 2024. Please note that two events will take place in person and at another time than usual.
Many units and people at UPB are involved in the University's internationalisation process. The…
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…
Many stakeholders at Paderborn University are involved in the diverse internationalisation activities of the university. At the International Tuesdays, all interested members of UPB can learn more about the international activities. There is room for the exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices as well as networking opportunities.
As part of the event series, a get-together for international researchers and employees during the lunch…
HRK-audit "Internationalisation of Universities" successfully completed
Paderborn University has successfully completed the renowned "Internationalisation of Universities" audit by the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) and has now been awarded the corresponding seal. From December 2022 to November 2023, the project managers worked with a team of global experts to define the university's international profile and discuss specific proposals for…
We would like to invite you to our virtual event series International Tuesdays, which will take place on Zoom on Tuesdays between 1 and 2pm, starting on 5 December 2023.
Many units and people at UPB are involved in Paderborn University's internationalisation process. The International Tuesdays offer all interested members of UPB the opportunity to learn more about UPB’s internationalisation activities and invite them to exchange ideas,…
