International Guest Researchers Support now available at BSS and HE

The International Guest Researchers Support is a service that provides assistance with the relevant permits, registrations, housing and insurance for short-stay guest researchers at AU. In addition, the service informs the guests about what is offered to internationals at AU (International Centre, University International Club, networking, etc.). To ensure a safe and reliable service, this service was launched for the faculty of Science and Technology and the faculty of Arts during the month of January, 2013. During March of 2013, the service became available for hosts and guest at the faculty of Health and the faculty of Business and Social Sciences. Read more about the specific coverage and limitations of this service in this news item or in our webpage.

The Danish Agency for Labour Retention and International Recruitment tightens their procedures

Since May 20 2012, along with every application for a residence permit in Denmark, it has been a legal requirement that all internationals provide their biometric data. Additionally, the biometrics should be submitted within 14 days of the application. Until now, reminders were sent to the applicant by the agency, however, as of April 15, 2013 applicants will only receive a confirmation email in order to submit their biometrics. Read the complete news item here.

Housing Application updates from The IC Housing Office

Soon, the IC housing office will publish the new housing application procedures. The most notable change will be that, in the future, housing reservations will require for the applicant to pay the first month’s rent by credit card at the time of the reservation. In other words, it will not be possible to accept a housing offer without paying the first month's rent. Until the new housing administration system is in place, application, confirmation and housing allocation will continue as usual. If you need more information about the application for housing, please visit the Housing Office webpage.

Sino-Nordic collaboration in welfare research

Chinese welfare research obtained great importance as the result of the inequality between social groups in that country. Both instances caused by the rapid economical development of China in recent years. Parallel to this, the Nordic countries have gained attention because of their unique and succesful welfare model, therefore a cooperation between the researchers of both entities seems ideal. The Sino-Nordic Welfare research network (SNoW) is aims to facilitate Chinese and Nordic researcher/scholar collaboration. SNoW offers a platform for cooperation by offering workshops and PhD courses, as well as a newsletter with relevant information for its target group. Read more about the organiztion's background and goals here.

BORA BORA

BORA BORA is a forum for dance and visual theater. They present, produce and co-produce national and international performances, organize festivals, conduct laboratory experiments and initiate residencies and workshops. During this time, they have a program composed of various performances in both English and Danish that include the following: DNA Festival; Dansens Dag(e); and Music From Movement. These are great opportunities to be part of the art scene in Aarhus, however, if these activities are not what you are looking for, check out the events section below for more options in fun or educational activities.

Help us get in contact with your landlord

New international colleagues are always arriving at Aarhus University and they all face the common and sometimes daunting problem of finding a place to call home. For this reason, if you are leaving and have enjoyed staying in your apartment, then we need your help to encourage your landlord to contact us. This, in order to try help fill the vacancy that you leave behind with another AU international colleague. Read more about this way to help a fellow international here or get your landlord to contact the International Housing Office via email or their website.

 Wednesday 17th of April, 2013

15:00-17:00 | Dale T. Mortensen Building 1650, Conference Room 1, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, AU Campus
     UIC event: The challenges of multicultural couples, by Psychologist Xanthi Ntoni Fynbo, AU.

Wednesday 17th of April, 2013.

18:00-19:45 | AU Herning, Birk Centerpark 15, 7400 Herning

Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard
by The Danish University Extension, HERNING

Each year the Danish University Extension sets up, manages, and runs some 800 non-credit courses and lectures, convenes seminars and arranges field trips and study tours covering a wide range of fields. This evening the lecture focuses on H. C. Andersden and S. Kierkegaard.

Thursday 18th of April, 2013.

17:30-19:30 | AU Math Canteen, Ny Munkegade, Building 1530, 8000 Aarhus C
     UIC event: Dinner Club

The concept is: A place to eat, to meet, to enjoy good, international company and not involving shopping, cooking, setting the tables, cleaning the dishes, just having fun!

Friday 19th of April, 2013.

10:30-12:00 | The Main Library, Møllegade 1, 8000 Aarhus C
     UIC event: PlayGroup

Organized by the UIC and International Community in collaboration, but also jointly with the librarian on duty in the children’s section at the Main Library. Normally every other Fridaythe PlayGroup gathers at the Main Library from 10.30 till 12 noon.

 

Saturday April 20th, 2013

14:00-18:00 | Dale's Café, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, 8000 Aarhus C.
     Phd House Activity Group event: Games Afternoon

Come and play with your friends or meet new friends around the board. You are welcome to bring your own favorite game but otherwise the shop Games Aarhus has provided many fun, interesting, and brain teasing games. Come enjoy a cozy afternoon with us! No sign-up required.

Monday April 22nd, 2013.

19:00-21:00 | Lærdansk Herning, Merkurvej 101, 1st floor, room 4, 7400 Herning

Info meeting on the Danish tax system

Signup: Contact as@erhvervsraadet.dk or 96 26 11 30. The deadline to signup is the 18th of April, 2013.

This event is held in english, it is free of charge and everybody is welcome.

Wednesday 24th of April, 2013.

14:00-15:30 | AU Conference Centre, Meeting Room 2, First floor, Building 1421, Fredrik Nielsens Vej 4, 8000 Aarhus C
     UIC event: Understanding your AU payslip

By Jens Kristian Birthin, Personnel Law Consultant and Bente Rud Pedersen, Head of Salary Office, AU.

Wednesday 24th of April, 2013.

16:00-18:00 | info on location is to be announced

Tax Seminar in Copenhagen
   
Tax issues for expats coming to Denmark and how to navigate in the Danish tax system. Afterwards tax advisers will be available to answer your individual questions in small groups or one-to-one if needed. The event is free to attend. Click here to sign up.

Wednesday 24th of April, 2013.

18:30-19:45 | Christiansborg, 1240 København K
Guided tour to the Danish parliament, Folketinget, by Cph Volunteers, Copenhagen.

Cph Volunteers organizes a range of lecctures about The Danish Democracy during 2013 at Copenhagen University.

Monday 29th of April, 2013.

20:00-22:00 | Valdemarsgade 1, 8000 Aarhus
  

BORA BORA presents: the terrific Danish/Spanish flamenco dancer Selene Muñoz and her musicians.

Wednesday 1st of May, 2013.

10:00-12:00 | Dale T. Mortensen Building 1650, Conference Room 1, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, AU Campus
     UIC event: Piet Hein - a Danish internationalist
By Conni Paldam.

Thursday 2nd of May, 2013.

16.00-17.30 | Conference room 2 in the PhD House. International Centre, building 1650.

     Phd House Activity Group event: General Assembly

Join us for the general assembly to hear about what happened in the PhD House Activity Group in the past 6 months, get an update on future directions and events and elect new board members.

Monday 13th of May, 2013.

17:15-19:00 | Ny Munkegade 118, 8000 Aarhus C, Aarhus University, building 1530, auditorium D215

The philosophy and biography of Søren Kierkegaard, by The Danish University Extension, AARHUS

Wednesday 15th of May, 2013.

10:00-12:00 | Dale T. Mortensen Building 1650, Conference Room 1, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, AU Campus
    UIC event: Contemporary Dance in Vietnam

Memory and Cross-Cultural Traditions in Ea Sola's Choreographic Works by Postdoc Rivka Eisner, AU.