Events summer semester 26
International meeting with a walk in the Haxtergrund
Join us for an exciting hike in the beautiful Haxtergrund as part of our “International Meeting” event! We’ll be walking from the underpass at the “Südring” bus stop to the Haxtergrund. We’ll meet at the underpass at 4.00 pm.
This is a great opportunity to explore the beautiful nature and countryside of the Haxtergrund and to meet new people from all over the world. Don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes, water and snacks!
City rally with the Indian student group, in collaboration with the Paderborn district
We warmly invite you to join us for a city treasure hunt in Paderborn!
The rally offers a great opportunity to get to know the city better, make new friends and spend an exciting and varied afternoon together. In small teams, you’ll discover interesting places in Paderborn, solve creative challenges and have loads of fun in the process.
When and where:
- Date: 1 July 2026
- Time: from 4.00 pm
- Venue: In front of Paderborn Town Hall
After the city rally, we’ll round off the day together with a cosy picnic on the University of Paderborn campus.
As we’ll be travelling by bus from the city centre to the university, please do bring your Deutschlandtickets with you.
We’re looking forward to a lovely day with you all! Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
Please let us know by 24 June 2026 via io-inregio@upb.de whether you’ll be a participant.
Compact formats SS 26
FIT for German in Everyday Life & at University
When:
- Monday, 8 June: 4.15 pm,
- Wednesday 10 June: 4.15 pm and
- Monday, 15 June: 1.15 pm.
Being able to communicate confidently and competently can be crucial in everyday university life. Whether in emails, during consultation hours or during presentations, a confident manner is essential. This workshop focuses on these situations. You’ll learn
- how to communicate competently in emails and during consultation hours
- how to present yourself with confidence in presentations and discussions
Using specific examples, this workshop will help you gain greater confidence in using the German language and present yourself more confidently.
Would you like to take part? Then complete the registration via Paul!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Müller.
Language level: German A2–C2 (content will also be explained in English if required)
FIT for professional communication at work
When:
- Monday 22 June: 4.15 pm,
- Wednesday 24 June: 4.15 pm, and
- Wednesday, 1 July: 4.15 pm.
Professional communication plays an important role in everyday working life. Whether talking to colleagues, discussing matters with line managers or finding yourself in new, unfamiliar situations, being confident with language is essential. This workshop focuses on
- how you can understand and practise small talk and polite communication, and
- how you can confidently deal with linguistic uncertainty and new situations.
The workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you express yourself more clearly in professional conversations and present yourself with greater confidence.
Would you like to take part? Then complete the registration via Paul!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Müller.
Language level: German A2–C2 (content can also be explained in English if required)
Wann:
- Montag, 06.07.: 16:15 Uhr,
- Mittwoch, 08.07.: 16:15 Uhr, und
- Montag, 13.07.: 16:15 Uhr.
Ein Praktikum oder der erste Job sind wichtige Schritte auf dem Weg ins Berufsleben. Damit ihr euch gut vorbereiten könnt, bietet dieser Workshop vom ZFS und InRegioFIT praktische Hilfestellungen und Orientierung. Ihr erfahrt, was in Bewerbungsverfahren wichtig ist und wie ihr euch im Arbeitsalltag erfolgreich einbringt.
Wir bearbeiten u.a.:
- Bewerbungsunterlagen und Vorstellungsgespräche
- erfolgreiche Strategien für den Berufseinstieg
- Kommunikation und Verhalten im Praktikum
- Erwartungen von Arbeitgeber*innen
- Tipps für die ersten Wochen im neuen Umfeld
Du möchtest teilnehmen? Dann melde dich über Paul an!
Wenn du noch Fragen hast, kontaktiere gerne Jennifer Müller.
Sprachniveau: Deutsch A2-C2 (bei Bedarf werden Inhalte auch auf Englisch erklärt)
When:
- Monday, 10 August: 4.15 pm,
- Monday 17 August: 4.15 pm, and
- Wednesday 19 August: 4.15 pm.
In this workshop organised by the ZFS and InRegioFIT, you’ll learn all the key steps involved in writing an academic paper. You’ll receive practical tips and work together to practise the various stages of the writing process. We’ll help you with these important points:
1. Planning a good start:
- how to break your paper down into clear steps;
- how to set realistic goals.
2. Working scientifically:
- how to find and use relevant literature and/or data effectively;
- how to structure your arguments logically.
3. Writing effectively and revising:
- how to overcome writer’s block;
- how to check the clarity, structure and style of your text.
Would you like to take part? Then complete the registration via Paul!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Müller.
Language level: German A2–C2 (content can also be explained in English if required)