IAS NEWSLETTER

JANUARY 2016

GETTING STARTED IN DENMARK ON 22 JANUARY 2016

Orientation & registration event for new international academic staff at AU. The event provides you with important on-arrival information and the opportunity to get registered with the public authorities for your EU residence certificate, CPR number and tax card - all in one visit. The goal of the event is to aid you in making a smoother transition to Denmark.

BORDER CONTROL DENMARK/SWEDEN/GERMANY - WHAT TO BRING?

Make sure to bring the necessary ID and documentation before you leave Denmark

NEW DANISH COURSES STARTING 1 FEBRUARY 2016

New Danish courses will begin in week 5 and there is still time to apply for a course!

CAREER COUNSELLING FOR EXPAT PARTNERS WITH AN ACADEMIC DEGREE

If you are wondering, how and where you can apply your professional skills in Denmark, career counselling for Expat Partners with an academic degree might be for you.

THE ICS IS MOVING

In the new year, the ICS in Aarhus will be moving to a new location by the stream in the centre of town

AIAS FELLOWSHIPS OPEN FOR APPLICATION BY EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL RESEARCHERS

Spread the word!

THE E104 FORM DOCUMENTS DANISH HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

Some EU countries require documentation that you have been covered by health insurance in Denmark in order to be covered by health insurance in their country.

UIC & DOKK1 ORGANIZE & WELCOME ALL TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLAYGROUP

In 2016 the PlayGroup in English is open every Friday, e.g. next is Friday 22 January 2016 at 10 am. Offered to anyone interested, more details at www.au.dk/uic
Location: Dokk1, Hack Kampmanns Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C. Contacts: Naomi Folb at naomifolb@me.com or Sarah Elizabeth Evans at saraelizabethevans1@gmail.com (or: Gitte Haahr-Andersen at gha@au.dk)

Tuesday 19 January 2016
13:24-15:24 |
Mentoring Programme
Expat partners can now apply for the next round of the mentoring programme where we cooperate with Aarhus University and AU Career. Please apply as soon as possible and by 19 January the latest.

Wednesday 20 January 2016
12:30-16:00 | Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, Building 1650, Internationalt Center.
“Networking Skills” – improve your networking skills and get closer to the Danish job market
“Networking Skills” with focus on networking and the Danish job market.

Wednesday 20 January 2016
14:00-16:00 | AU Museum of Ancient Art and Archaeology, Antikmuseet, Victor Albecks Vej 3, Building 1414, 8000 Aarhus C
UIC: 'Sew Your City' Guided Tour
A journey through Aarhus, depicted in thread

Sunday 24 January 2016
08:00-10:30 | Scandic Aarhus City, Østergade 10, 8000 Aarhus C
International Community: Sunday Family Breakfast
Come and join other international families for a delicious breakfast buffet.

Wednesday 27 January 2016
10:00-12:00| Skovvejen 2, 8000 Aarhus C
UIC: Paustian A/S – Great furniture design
Interior designer Vivian Boje will introduce us to beautiful modern and classical furniture design. Of both Danish as international origin

Monday 01 February 2016
14:15-16:00 | The AIAS Auditorium, Buliding 1632, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000 Aarhus C
AIAS Fellows' Seminar: Ümit Akbey, AIAS Fellow
Understanding disease and health in HD: A structural biology approach on proteins causing bacterial infections

Monday 08 February 2016
14:15-16:00 | The AIAS Auditorium, Buliding 1632, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000 Aarhus C
AIAS Fellows' Seminar: Dorothee Birke, AIAS Fellow
Politicizing Space: The Issue of Homelessness in Contemporay British Drama

Wednesday 10 February 2016
15:00-17:00 | C.F. Møller, Europaplads 2, 11., 8000 Aarhus C.
UIC: Visit to C.F. Møller Architectural Firm
A chance to peek behind the curtain of AU's architecture SIGN-UP REQUIRED

Wednesday 17 February 2016
10:15-12:00 | ARoS ART Café
UIC: Informal Meetup at ARoS
Cosiness awaits the UIC and friends on what will (probably) be grey February morning

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