Compact formats
What and for whom are the InRegioFIT workshops?
In the 2-3 day workshops, typical study situations are scrutinised and language skills are practised in these situations. This includes, for example, preparing for exams, oral exams or writing theses, but also organising your own everyday study life, dealing correctly with AI and writing applications and conducting job interviews.
The workshops are aimed at international students and doctoral candidates at Paderborn University, exchange students from partner universities and German learners on DSH courses.
What do we do there?
Through input from the workshop leaders and concrete examples, orientation knowledge on the various topics is imparted. In individual, pair and group exercises, you will develop strategies for successful study/application and generally appropriate language behaviour in various situations. At the same time, you will learn to correctly assess your own strengths and weaknesses and to further develop your (language) skills in a targeted manner.
The following questions, among others, will be answered in the various workshops:
- How can I effectively integrate AI into my language work at university?
- How do I write polite emails to lecturers in order to receive targeted support?
- Which methods help me to avoid writer's block?
- How can I prepare myself well (linguistically and subject-wise) for written and oral exams?
- Can I be understood well? What can I do to make myself easier to understand?
- How do I check my term paper for comprehensibility, structure and linguistic correctness?
- How can I deal with exam anxiety?
- How do I recognise what is expected of me in a call for proposals? How do I write a suitable application?
When will the next workshop take place and how can I register?
You can find all workshops with the option to register in PAUL.
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to jennifer.mueller@upb.de.
Events SS 2025
Do you want to apply for your dream job or the perfect internship, but don't know where to start? Do you want to impress with professional application documents but are unsure how to stand out from the crowd? Do you have specific questions about the application process or your documents and would like to ask an expert?
Then you've come to the right place! The speaker Julia Barden (www.juliabarden.com) is a psychologist with professional experience in the HR department of companies such as Deutsche Bahn and Commerzbank. She supports people in their career orientation and throughout the entire application process and is the author of the book "Erfolgreich bewerben."
The online workshop will cover the following topics
- Job search strategies
- Analysing job descriptions
- Writing a convincing cover letter
- Modern design of the CV
- Creating an appealing LinkedIn and Xing profile
The special thing about this workshop: The theory is followed directly by practice! You will select a suitable position, analyse the job advertisement and draft (in keywords) a cover letter and your CV. There will also be enough time for individual questions. You will also receive free access to Julia's Udemy video course "Get your dream job", where you can review all the content of the workshop.
Would you like to take part?
Then register by stating the workshop title and your name via the e-mail address io-inregio@upb.de by 13.05.2025 !
Do you have a job interview coming up and want to know how to prepare for it in the best possible way? Do you want to appear authentic and convincing, but are unsure how to respond to critical questions? Are you wondering how to develop a realistic salary expectation and get your nervousness under control?
Then this workshop is the right place for you. The speaker Julia Barden (www.juliabarden.com) is a psychologist with professional experience in the HR department of companies such as Deutsche Bahn and Commerzbank. She supports people in their career orientation and throughout the entire application process and is the author of the book "Erfolgreich bewerben."
The workshop includes the following content
- Procedure for online and on-site job interviews
- Frequently asked questions in job interviews and response strategies
- Tips on appearance, behaviour and mindset
- Determining salary expectations and strategies for salary negotiations
- Simulation of job interview and salary negotiation
- Dealing with nervousness
True to the workshop design, theory is always followed by practice: At the beginning of the workshop, you will select a job that interests you and analyse the job advertisement according to instructions. You will then familiarise yourself with the most frequently asked questions in a job interview and the corresponding response strategies and make a note of how you can answer the individual questions. Once you have learnt how to determine a realistic salary expectation and how to approach salary negotiations strategically, you will determine your salary expectation for the position. There will also be enough time for individual questions. You will also receive free access to Julia's Udemy video course "Get your dream job", where you can review all the content of the workshop.
As part of the inRegioFIT project, we are offering you the ideal opportunity to spruce up your application documents! An experienced application expert will be available for a free application portfolio check. You will also have the opportunity to have professional application photos taken free of charge on site. Take this opportunity to be well prepared for your next career move!
Are you studying computer science, computer engineering, business informatics, economics or related degree programmes and would like to make contacts with companies in OWL and Paderborn University to discuss final theses, internships or jobs?
Then come to the Students Day on 6 May 2025 without registration at Zukunftsmeile 2 in Paderborn!
As in previous years, there will be a variety of opportunities to get in touch with companies and participating Paderborn University departments in a relaxed atmosphere. Here are a few highlights:
- Demonstrators: You get the chance to get to know companies interactively with offers such as virtual reality
- Company pitches: The companies briefly explain what makes them special, why you should visit their stand and why you should talk to them
- Job wall: Get an overview of the entry opportunities at companies, such as internships, direct entry and final theses
- Drinks & snacks: Fancy a break? Fortify yourself with free drinks and snacks between talks
- Long-term contacts: Find out more about the SICP Digital Talents Program, which introduces students to the digitalisation of business and society
At the SICP - Software Innovation Campus Paderborn, Paderborn University and 35 local companies are working together to research innovative concepts and turn them into marketable products. With Zukunftsmeile 2 in Paderborn, we have a new building near the Heinz Nixdorf Museum where we can work together on site. Once a year, we organise Students' Day to inform students about career opportunities at Paderborn University and our member companies.
Would you like to take part? Feel free to drop by spontaneously and without registration - but it's best to make a calendar entry now for 6 May 2025 at 14:30 in Zukunftsmeile 2.
Further information and a map can be found at this address: 6th SICP Student's Day
Compact formats SS 2025
When:
- Monday, 02 June: 4-6 pm,
- Wednesday, 11.06.: 16-19 h, and
- Monday, 16 June: 4-7 p.m.
Room: to be announced
Exams are an integral part of every degree programme and are often decisive for success in a course. However, exams often differ significantly depending on the subject area (e.g. exams in German Literature or Mechanical Engineering), type of course (e.g. in a seminar or a lecture) and time in the degree programme (introductory course or specialisation module). In this workshop you will therefore learn, among other things
- how to find out what you are likely to face in an exam (linguistically and subject-wise),
- how you can prepare for an exam during the semester and
- how you can prevent exam stress or anxiety and start the exam phase with confidence.
Using concrete examples, this workshop will provide you with an overview of typical exam types at German universities and the types of texts and writing assignments they contain. At the same time, you will practise correctly assessing your own strengths and weaknesses in terms of self-management and time management, learning strategies, linguistic and technical skills and knowledge of the content to be learnt and draw conclusions for successful preparation.
Would you like to take part? Then register via Paul!
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Müller.
When:
- Monday, 12.05.: 13-16:30 and
- Monday, 19.05.: 13-16:30
Where: to be announced
In this workshop, you will learn how you can integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into your learning process in a targeted and practical way. Both the strengths and limitations of AI in the context of learning German will be highlighted in order to use the technology effectively for different communicative goals.
The workshop will provide practical approaches that facilitate and support German learning, whether for quick assistance or the development of long-term, individual learning strategies. A particular focus is on support with academic writing. You will learn how to use AI tools to improve your writing skills - from structuring formal texts and developing clear argumentation to optimising linguistic precision.
In addition, the multimodality of AI is used to train all language skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking - both individually and in combination. You will learn how to effectively integrate the AI's multilingualism into your language work.
Another focus is on the voice function, which allows you to simulate realistic conversations, improve your pronunciation and practise linguistic and communicative appropriateness in different contexts.
Would you like to take part? Then register via Paul!
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Müller.
When:
- Monday, 05.05. 16-18 h,
- Wednesday 07.05. 16-19 h and
- Wednesday 14.05. 16-19 h
Room: to be announced
Studying successfully can mean many things, e.g. gaining exciting experiences, preparing for an interesting career or testing and developing your own skills. It can be difficult to keep track of everything. In this workshop, you will gain an insight into the various fields of everyday student life, including
- Orientation on campus: for example, where are there good places to study/ the best coffee/ support with questions? What sports/cultural/social programmes are available at the university?
- Self and time management: When am I particularly efficient and when should I take a break? How and when do I study for exams, read specialised literature and improve my language skills?
- Academic work: What does 'studying for an exam' actually mean? How do I deal with scientific terms and text types correctly? And how can I write good texts myself?
The aim of the workshop is to make it easier to start studying at Paderborn University. Input from the workshop leaders will provide orientation knowledge, strategies for a successful start to student life will be developed in small groups and typical everyday situations at a university will be discussed together.
Would you like to take part? Then register via Paul!
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Müller.
When:
- Thursday, 06 March: 10-12 (online),
- Monday, 10.03.: 9-14 (presence) and
- Thursday, 13 March: 9-12 (attendance)
Communication with the lecturers is essential during the course of the programme. For organisational questions, preparing a presentation or writing a term paper, you can use emails and office hours to get information, feedback and support directly from the people who can usually help you best.
In this workshop you will learn, among other things:
- How to write polite, easy-to-read emails that will get you valuable feedback, targeted support and/or the information you need.
- How to prepare for consultation hours so that you can make the most of your time in the consultation hour.
- When it is sufficient to write an email and when it is worth going to a consultation.
You will practise both reading and writing emails using specific examples. You will gain insights into common university practices and helpful tips on how to use emails and office hours effectively in your studies.
Would you like to take part? Then register via Paul!
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Müller.
When:
- Monday, 03.03.2025: 4-6 pm (online),
- Wednesday, 05.03.2025: 9 am - 1 pm (presence) and
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025: 9 am - 1 pm (in person).
In this workshop you will learn all the important steps for writing a scientific paper. You will receive practical tips and practise the different phases of writing together. We will help you with these important points:
1. plan the start well:
- How to divide your work into clear steps;
- how to set realistic goals.
2. working scientifically:
- How to find good literature and/or data and use it correctly;
- how to organise your arguments logically.
3. writing effectively and improving:
- How to deal with writing inhibitions;
- how to check the clarity, structure and form of your text.
Would you like to take part? Then register via Paul!
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Müller.