Dear readers, dear colleagues,
How can we combat global challenges?
We need motivation, knowledge sharing and steps going beyond borders. The possibilities are there and our university with its staff, students and partners are making a valuable contribution by offering various projects and opportunities.
We have a new section in this newsletter dedicated to ENLIGHT – … Weiterlesen
New Programmes and Cooperations
Global Learning – Opportunities for Students, Lecturers, Scientists and Scholars | Experiences from the liveSciences³ Project
Rethinking international teaching and learning as well as creating space for global learning is one of the main goals of the liveSciences³ project*. liveSciences³ is funded by the DAAD as a part of the ‘International Mobility and Cooperation through Digitalisation’ (IMKD) programme and aims to enrich the international journey of students with transnational and digital-supported learning opportunities. … Weiterlesen
Interrail Global Pass for Students
Nearly 75% of students participating in the Erasmus+ programme choose to travel by plane to get to their study destination. This has a significant impact on the CO2 emissions of the EU.
With this in mind, the Coimbra Group universities have signed a framework agreement with EUrail/Interrail: Erasmus+ students of Coimbra Universities will receive a 20% discount on the Global Pass. … Weiterlesen
Stay Connected! New Virtual Exchange Programme: Göttingen International Connections
The current global situation makes it difficult for students to go abroad, as physical mobility frequently gets delayed or even cancelled. Responding to this, Göttingen International offers students of Göttingen University and all its partner institutions around the world the opportunity to meet virtually, develop, and practice their intercultural communication and online collaboration skills. … Weiterlesen
Call for course proposals Radboud Summer School 2022
Radboud Summer School would like to invite academic staff from our partner universities to teach in August in our summer school and to connect with an international academic community.
Radboud Summer School is a relatively young, but already renown European academic event which fosters international cooperation between researchers, students and academic staff. The summer school is organised by Radboud University, … Weiterlesen
ENLIGHT
ENLIGHT 1st Global Engagement Module – Apply Now!
Do you have a pioneering spirit? Do you want to take part in a brand-new, innovative European adventure? Then join us and embark on the Global Engagement Module by ENLIGHT, a group of nine collaborating European universities! The Global Engagement Module aims to lay the exciting foundation for global citizenship and a career.
Global Engagement Module
All major challenges of today – like the climate crisis, … Weiterlesen
ENLIGHT – T&L Conference and Awards – Call for Institutional Communication
Dear ENLIGHT-liaison,
Dear members of the T&L Conference Governance Board,
Dear Students,
We are happy to announce the next steps in the organization of the ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference and Awards in Ghent on November 18-19, 2021.
What needs to be communicated?
- Call for proposals – to be distributed widely, as well as in a targeted manner – deadline for submission August 6th,
Save the Date: “Strategies against Racism as a Cross-Cutting Issue for European Universities” | Lecture: 25.10.2021 and Workshop 3. & 10.11.2021
Knowledge of how racism works, especially in the academic realm, how we are caught up in it in often different ways, and abilities to counteract it are important elements to becoming able to work towards more discrimination-sensitive European Universities together.
The Project “Strategies against racism as a cross-cutting issue for European Universities” consists of a lecture (open for all) and a workshop (aimed at and open for employees of the ENLIGHT-member universities, … Weiterlesen
Services
Information Portfolio for International Students
The International Office has added to the information portfolio for international students:
Short introductions from contacts at the local service and support office in short video clips. They provide information on their service portfolio as well as impressions of the city and campus, even for those who cannot yet be on site.
Among others, presentations are given by the Foreigners‘ … Weiterlesen
Students' Voices
Erasmus+ KA 107 – My Experience in Göttingen
A testimonial by Freestina Andarwening (IPB University, Indonesia)
Since 2015 the University of Göttingen successfully participates in the European Erasmus+ Key Action 107 (KA 107) programme which offers the possibility of an international exchange for students (credit mobility) and staff with partner countries outside of Europe. The Erasmus+ KA 107 is based on strategic partnerships and only higher education institutions from Europe can apply for this funding scheme. … Weiterlesen
Events 2021
Why do we need data analytics in everyday life and at work? – Anecdotes from podcasting and business consulting | Alumni Göttingen Online
Data is everywhere, but rarely used strategically and in a way that profits from advanced analytics. Based on data analysis, we can all take better and informed decisions:
How efficient is my running training?
Which doctor has a proven expertise in treating my illness?
How do I recognize fake news?
How does marketing analysis work?
Alumna Dr. … Weiterlesen