International Day - November 13, 2024

The 2nd International Day will take place on November 13, 2024, from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Communication and Information Centre (KIZ). All members of the University of Erfurt are invited: students, doctoral candidates, colleagues. Take part, network, contribute your perspective, get information or enjoy the concert. You are very welcome!

Programme

• 1 - 1.45 p.m. |  KIZ - Foyer
  Opening and presentation of the DAAD prize for outstanding international students (DE|EN)
  Prof. Dr. Beate Hampe (Vice President for international affairs)
  Music: Igor Seiji Moriya
   
• 2 - 2.45 p.m.  |  KIZ - Raum 0.10 
  Magia con las manos: entretejiendo lenguajes - Magie mit den Händen: Verflechtung von Sprachen (DE|ES)
  Vorstellung des Projektes des Fachgebiets Sonder- und Sozialpädagogik der Uni Erfurt und der Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación der Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  Dr. Amelie Abarca Heidemann und Sofía Alexandra Yépez Rosero
   
• 2 - 3 p.m.  |  KIZ - Hörsaal 2
  Go abroad, go global! (DE)
  Information session on study abroad at partner universities 2025/26 (in German language)
  Students who do not speak German should arrange an individual counselling appointment.
  Manuela Linde, Leiterin des Internationalen Büro

• 3 – 4 p.m. | KIZ - Raum 0.10
  Graduated – and now what? (EN)
  Career paths in Germany:  Do's  don'ts
  Julien van de Graaf, Thüringer Agentur für Fachkräftevermittlung (ThaFF)

• 3.30 – 4.30 Uhr | KIZ - Hörsaal 2
  Exchange exchange (DE|EN|FR|ES)
  Study abroad: Incoming  & outgoing students share their experiences
  Moderated by Houda Kouradine (Language Centre)
   
• 4 - 5 p.m.  |  KIZ, 2. Obergeschoss 
  World Café „How glocal are you?“ (EN|DE)
  Mini workshops led by Zoe Chaffey at the following themed tables
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• 4 – 4.20 p.m. | KIZ - Room 0.10
  Forschung im Ausland: So geht's mit Fördermitteln (DE)
  Beantragung von Mitteln für Auslandsforschung (in German language)
  Dr. Silvia Schulz, Referat für Forschung und wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs
   
• 4.20 – 5 p.m. | KIZ - Room 0.10
  Pursuing an academic career in Germany (EN)
  Doctoral studies in Germany
  Lucas Rischkau, Referat für Forschung und wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs
   
• 5 – 6.30 p.m. | KIZ - Hörsaal 2
  Boost remote areas or focus on economic hubs (EN)
  Debate organised by the University of Erfurt’s debating club
  • Should we prioritize investments in remote and underdeveloped regions to ensure balanced economic capabilities or should we instead focus on developing specific economic zones to maximize efficiency?
     
• 5.30 – 6 p.m. | KIZ - Hörsaal 2
  Power of pop: Beyoncé, global communications and cultural politics (EN)
  Impulse talk by Essence Bijan (Alumna Master of Global Communication)
   
• 6 – 7 p.m. | KIZ - Foyer
  Nomade Trio | Concert

Get connected

• 1.30 - 5 p.m. | KIZ - Foyer
  International avenue
  Tables hosted by international projects and university groups
  • International Office
  • Language Centre: Information on language courses and exams, the Tandem programme, the language cafés, jazz evenings and various games on language and intercultural knowledge. There will be a small surprise for the winners.
  • Thüringer Agentur für Fachkräftevermittlung (ThaFF): Career in Germany
  • Project "Strangers become friends": Host family programme for international students
  • ELsA - Erfurter Lehramtsstudierende ins Ausland: Information and counselling for teacher training students on practical placements at schools abroad and their funding
  • International Campus Erfurt (ICE) & Buddy programme
  • Incoming students from partner institutions
  • Weltoffene Stadt Erfurt
  • AIESEC
  • Café international
     
• 1.45 p.m. | KIZ - 1. Obergeschoss. Fensterfront
  International speed friending (EN|DE)
   
• 2 - 4 p.m.| KIZ - 1. Obergeschoss, Sitzecke
  Creativity lab
   
• 2 - 6 p.m. | KIZ - Foyer, Garderobe
  Drinks corner