Dear readers, dear colleagues,
The COVID 19 pandemic has caused challenges globally, but we can be positive about the substantial progress that is happening at our University during this transitional time.
The University of Göttingen is working hard to keep everyone informed about the processes and changes. In this newsletter you will find a summary of University information services including links to FAQ webpages, … Weiterlesen
Coronavirus: Information Services
Information Services of the University and Partners
When will my exam take place now? When will I be informed? Can I extend my student ID chip card? What help do I get when working from home? Should I plan offers for virtual teaching? Where do I find answers when my students or employees approach me?
Many questions have emerged in recent weeks – … Weiterlesen
New Funding, Projects, Programmes and Cooperations
EU: Call for Individual Fellowships 2020 open
Within the Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) a new call for “Individual Fellowships” (IF) was published. The application deadline is the 09 September 2020 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The Individual Fellowships promote individual research projects of experienced researchers at research institutions in Europe and abroad. Researchers can apply for a MSCA “Individual Fellowship” if they have completed a doctoral degree or have evidence of four years of full-time research after completing their university studies. … Weiterlesen
ENLIGHT network submits application „European University“
On 26. February 2020 the ENLIGHT network has submitted its application within the second Erasmus+ call for proposals of the „European Universities Initiative“. ENLIGHT consists of nine comprehensive, research-intensive and well renowned universities from nine European countries. The consortium showcases geographical, cultural and linguistic diversity and builds upon many years of successful bilateral and multilateral cooperation. … Weiterlesen
Successful project ´liveSciences3`: The University of Göttingen receive funding through competitive DAAD program ´International Mobility and Cooperation through Digitalization`
To rethink international cooperation and to recognize digitalization as an opportunity is particularly important these days. Through the programme, ´International Mobility and Cooperation through Digitalization` (IMKD), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) seeks to substantially support German higher education institutions in this process. The project of the University Göttingen, ´liveSciences³ – Transnational digital linked life sciences` is one of the six successful projects out of more than 70 project applications within Germany. … Weiterlesen
Work with refugees: German Academic Exchange Service grants funds for the continuation of support services for refugees
The International Office has raised funds for the continuation of its support services for prospective and enrolled students with a refugee background. Within the framework of the programme lines INTEGRA and WELCOME of the German Academic Exchange Service, funds totalling 564,100 euros will be made available to the University until 31 December 2021.
The core of the support measures in the INTEGRA programme line remains pre-study language courses, … Weiterlesen
Services for Students and International Students in Göttingen
The Outgoing Team at Göttingen International is here to give advice on study abroad
Thinking about going abroad after the Coronavirus crisis? The Study Abroad Team is here for all students at Göttingen University to offer advice on numerous programmes and scholarships! Although the team cannot currently offer in-person office hours, students can get in touch at infothek.international@zvw.uni-goettingen.de.
Advising services are being provided via email or phone. … Weiterlesen
Introductory week for international students takes now a digital format
The beginning of a degree programme always means the beginning of a new phase of life, which brings with it all kinds of new and unfamiliar challenges. New international students in Göttingen have many questions about studying and living in their new home in Göttingen.
Usually, the International Student Office answers many of these questions during the introductory event for international students. … Weiterlesen
SUB Digital Services
The Göttingen State and University Library “SUB” offers digital resources that are useful to students and researches alike more than ever before. It is the perfect time to explore. Go to the website.
Some providers and publishers are opening up parts of their online content for access for a limited period of time without licensing agreements. … Weiterlesen
Alumni online meetings in German and English – every second Wednesday
It is a time in which we particularly remember the founding motto of our University: Zum Wohle Aller – For the good of all. In order to support and be there for each other, Alumni Göttingen invites all students of the University of Göttingen every second Wednesday in the upcoming weeks, 4 PM (CET) to online get-togethers by and with our Alumni. … Weiterlesen
Quality Proofreading and Editing – An initiative by students for students!
This is a non-profit project started by volunteers to support and encourage academic research written in English in Göttingen University. Under the support of Göttingen International Office, it is intended to ease the way to decent academic research and publication.
Students who have years of experience in similar projects proofread and edit academic research written in English for free! … Weiterlesen
Career Services for International Students
For all students interested in career inspiration, information and self-assessment. Also, for students who would like to work on their professional goals, but on their own schedule and from wherever they are:
The Career Service is offering e-learning materials about
- Working in Germany
- Building International Careers
- Auslandspraktikum (internship abroad – offer in German language)
on Stud.IP and a digital community #workinginternationally on Rocket.Chat for students of all disciplines in the English language. … Weiterlesen
Stellenwerk – Job opportunities for students
The job portal of the University of Göttingen “Stellenwerk” is displaying jobs in Göttingen and area at: https://www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de/
Currently there are areas that have an increased need for personnel:
– Delivery services for food and beverages
– Supermarkets
– Food shops
– Cleaning companies
– Petrol stations
– Farmers
– Logistics company … Weiterlesen
Studentenwerk – Financial Support to students who lost their part time jobs
Because many students work part-time in jobs that are affected by the coronavirus situation, e.g. gastronomy, the Studentenwerk has set up a fund to help out students with up to 500€ per person. If a student did lose a part-time job and is in need of financial support, he/she needs proof of former employment (work contract, … Weiterlesen
Psychological Counselling for Students including English-speaking Students
Psychological Counselling for students of the University of Göttingen also offers counselling to English-speaking students. The regular open consultation hours of the Counselling Services had to be cancelled until further notice. However, the counselling staff offer advice by telephone. Counselling hours by telephone or to make an appointment:
𝟏) 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Wednesday 12:00 – … Weiterlesen
Services for Göttingen University Staff
Translation Services for University staff
In order to support all University members with writing English texts and translations and to ensure correctness and consistency, a two-page „English Usage Style Guide“ has been produced. This document can be downloaded from the website.
Other style guides as well as dictionaries and translations tools are also presented on this website.
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Staff Updates at the International Office
New Staff at the International Office: Helena Hoffmann
Helena Hoffmann rejoined the Incoming Office Team at Göttingen International in the beginning of 2020 after spending one year on parental leave. She works as a Study Advisor for international exchange students (with a focus on new arrivals). She supports students in all matters around accommodation, from assisting in finding the right place, over dealing with administrative issues to providing advice how to communicate with landlords or signing a tenancy in Germany. … Weiterlesen
New Staff at the International Office: Sarah Kreckel
Sarah Kreckel joined the staff of the Welcome Centre in August 2019. Her tasks include providing support to guest researchers at various Campus Institutes as well as to cohorts of foreign nurses working at the University Medical Centre. She assists these newcomers with visa applications and other bureaucratic hurdles in addition to all non-academic matters related to living in Göttingen. … Weiterlesen
New Staff at the International Office: Steven Sechrist
In November 2019, Steve Sechrist joined the International Relations Team at Göttingen International as a Study Abroad Advisor. He is responsible for advising and administering the university’s tuition exchange programs in regions of North and South America, Australia, South Africa, and Japan.
Prior to moving with his wife and three sons to Germany in July 2019, … Weiterlesen