News and Events

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences offers various events and courses to promote the international and intercultural skills of students, lecturers and staff. These include language courses in English, Russian, Spanish and sign language, as well as further training opportunities on topics such as dealing with exclusion and discrimination or intercultural communication. These offerings are intended to help strengthen networking and exchange with international partner universities and prepare students for the challenges of a globalised world.

Campus Connect Café

A common room with a large wooden table on which there are pens, sticky notes and craft materials. On the wall hangs a poster bearing the words ‘Write HERE your wishes for the next semester’ and colourful sticky notes. Next to it, you can see a garland of international flags, a sofa and a person sitting at the table. — Photo: Naomi Avendano

On a wooden table lie cloth bags, fabric pens, sticky notes and other craft materials. Two people are painting the bags, which already feature floral motifs and lettering. There are also drinks and smartphones on the table. — Photo: Naomi Avendano

Campus Connect Café in summer term 2026

On May 27th 2026 and June 25th 2026, the ‘Campus Connect Café’ event took place at Kuka Frösi from 4.30 pm to 8.00 pm.

The event centred on socialising, creativity and international exchange. Students from various countries came together to make new contacts and get together in a relaxed atmosphere.

The focus was on getting to know one another: In English – the common language of the afternoon – conversations took place, new connections were made and many small cultural insights were shared. Meanwhile, participants designed individually painted toiletries bags and, as an aside, exchanged Spanish and German tongue twisters. Lemonade was served throughout.

The event aimed to help international students settle into university life and to encourage interaction with German students.

Language courses

For students

Russian Basic Course A1: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 pm, more Info: Weiterbildung
Spanish Beginner Course A1: Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 pm, more Info: Weiterbildung
Basic Sign Language Course A1.1: Thursdays, 5:15–7:15 pm; more Info: Weiterbildung
Intermediate Sign Language Course A2: Mondays, 5:15–7:15 pm; more Info: Weiterbildung
English-thought courses

For lectures

SprachlernApp Busuu: more Info: Offers for university staff
English course for university staff: „English Intercultural Business Communication B2/C1, Mondays at 4:00–5:30 pm in building 1, room 1.05. You can join any time. If you are interested, please send an email to: kerstin.taenzer@h2.de; more Info: Weiterbildung
English Course B2 Level, online: Mondays, 5:15–7:15 pm; more Info: Weiterbildung
International DAAD Academy self-study materials: Teaching in a foreign language
Teaching in English: iDA self-study materials: Teaching in a foreign language - Teaching in English - DAAD Academy (e.g. lecture, feedback, individual talk, group work, etc.)

For employees

SprachlernApp Busuu: more Info: Offers for university staff
Englisch course for university staff: „English Intercultural Business Communication B2/C1, Mondays, 4:00–5:30 pm in building 1, room 1.05. You can join anytime. If you are interested, please send an email to: kerstin.taenzer@h2.de; more Info: Weiterbildung
English Course B2 Level online: Mondays, 5:15–7:15 pm, more Info: Weiterbildung
Self-study materials from the international DAAD Academy: iDA self-study materials: English for university administration staff (e.g. English for the Department of Human Resourses, English for the Examination Office, English for the Department and Faculty Secretary, etc.)

Training opportunities

Dealing with exclusion, discrimination, and radicalism in university teaching: date and location: Tuesday, 24. March 2026, 9:30 am –5:00 pm, Campus Magdeburg; Workload: 8 work units, each 45min; more Info: University teaching weeks
Intercultural aspects in teaching and learning; Date and place: Wednesday, 25. March 2026, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Campus Magdeburg; Workload: 8 work units of 45 minutes each; A minimum English level of B2 is required.; More Information: University teaching weeks
English as Medium of Instruction in Higher Education: An introduction, 27. March 2026, 09:00 am – 12:15 pm, via Zoom, more Info
English as Medium of Instruction in Higher Education: Teaching Circle, 27. March 2026, 1:10 – 4:00 pm, via Zoom, more Info

Events Info

New events will be announced shortly.

Contact

Project staff Department of Social Work, Health, and Media (SGM)

Jana Wieser

Tel: +49 (0) 391 886 42 71
Email: jana.wieser@h2.de

Location: Campus Magdeburg, Building 1, Room 2.32

Project staff Department of Applied Human Sciences (AHW)

Marija Grlanska

Tel: +49 (0) 3931 2187 38 47
Email: marija.grlanska@h2.de

Location: Campus Stendal, Building 3, Room 2.09

Funded by:

Total budget and funded sum: 432.418,15 €
Project duration: 1 Jan. 2025 to 31 Dec. 2027
Project start: 1 August 2025