Intensive Danish Classes for those who wish to learn Danish fast and efficiently

The International Centre in cooperation with LærDansk is offering 2-week long intensive courses at the University Campus. These courses are targeted to foreign PhD students and staff members; as well as their spouses. The next course will take place during weeks 23 and 24 (June 3 - June 14). Remember that these courses are also a great opportunity for networking with other internationals while learning Denmark's official language.

Take advantage of this opportunity and get the process started as soon as possible. Here is what you have to do:

The Municipality has etablished a new rule, therefore, you must obtain a referral from Jobcenter Aarhus before being able to enrol. You may do this by sending an email to Tove Sørensen or going to their office; the address is:

Værkmestergade 3-5 1st floor, 8000 Aarhus C
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 to 15:00 and Thursday 8:00 to 17:00

For more information, read the full article here.

e-Boks is now available in English

If you are keeping up with technological advances, then you will be happy to hear this: the website www.e-Boks.dk (where you may receive payment slips, bank statements and mail from authorities) is now available in english. The website's goal is to "increase the efficiency of mail distribution between companies and private mail recipients. This means lower postage costs, better service and less strain on the environment." Visit the website for more information.

Connect via Wybra Network

Wybra network is an open network which facilitates meetings between people who do not necessarily know each other, but live in the same area and have the same interests.

You are able to create your own activities, such as a morning run, a potluck dinner or visit to a museum. Wybra is connected to Google Maps so people in your local area will easily find your activity and sign up if they also want to go for a morning run or a visit to the local museum.

At Wybra you can be as active as you like. You can join activities or create your own whenever it suits you.

See the comming activities on their webpage.

Why join a club or association in Denmark?

A number of organizations (International Community amongst them) made a video about why you should join a club or an association in Denmark. You can watch internationals living in Aarhus telling about the advantages by joining a club or association in Denmark.

Associations can be the entrance to an incipient social life for internationals. The Danish associations can also be the key to establishing a network and settle in well in Denmark.

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 their website.

UPDATE on last month's news item: International Guest Researchers Support now available at BSS and HE

On last month's newsletter, it was erroneously mentioned that the International Guest Researchers Support was able to provide assistance with housing matters. The Service is able to provide assistance with permits, registrations and insurance, however, not housing. In the links for the Guest Researchers Support you may find the details of this service. Please see the updated news item below.

The International Guest Researchers Support is a service that provides assistance with the relevant permits, registrations and insurance for 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.

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.

Thursday 16th of May, 2013

17:30-20:00 | AU Math Canteen, Ny Munkegade, Building 1530, 8000 Aarhus C    
     UIC event: UIC dinner club.

Everyone can join in, all ages and nationalities, singles, couples, and families, from Aarhus or other places. To join us look for the tables reserved for UIC at the Math Canteen.

Saturday, 18th of May, 2013

14.00-18.00 | Dale’s Café, Dale T. Mortensen Building, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, 8000 Aarhus C, in the PhD House
     PhD House event: Games Afternoon at Dale’s Café

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and games! Come and play with your friends or meet new friends
around the board. You are welcome to bring your own favorite game, but we also have plenty of interesting and brain-teasing games. If the weather is nice, we have outdoor games too.
No sign-up required.

Wednesday 22nd of May, 2013

10:00-12:00| Dale's Cafe, Dale T. Mortensen Building, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, 8000 Aarhus C
     UIC event: Informal get-together

Due to the lockout "Starting school in Aarhus for children coming from abroad" is cancelled, instead we invite to UIC informal get-together. Meet up at Dale's Cafe at 10 am for informal get-together. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday 22nd of May, 2013

10:00-14:00 | in Aarhus
Novum Clarification Course (in Danish)

The 6 week clarification course opens the doors for unemployed foreign residents in Denmark to small and medium sized enterprises. These enterprises need your insights and experiences from your home country to develop their export markets. The main organizer of the clarification course, Novum, is a non-profit organization working for improving the conditions of highly educated foreigner.

Saturday 25th of May, 2013

10:00-13:00 | Bushøjvænget 133, 8270 Højbjerg
Open Day at Aarhus Academy for Global Education (AAGE)

AAGE is open to students from 3-16 years old. English is their primary language of instruction and they welcome both international and Danish families who wish to provide their children with a globally-orientated education.

Saturday, 25 May  14.00
     PhD House event: Bike and Experience Aarhus

It is time to take out your bike! Aarhus is wonderful in Spring and we have organized a biking trip around town. A guide from Run+ Experience Aarhus will show the ‘secret places’ in Aarhus.
Don't forget to sign up! For more information, check out the PhD House Activity Group's website.

Wednesday 29th of May, 2013

11:00-13:00 | Dale T. Mortensen Building 1650, Conference Room 2, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, AU Campus
    UIC:event International Pot-luck Event to end the Spring Semester.

UIC again invites to the yearly International Pot-Luck Event to close the Spring Programme. The concept is simple; each bring a dish or some food from their home country, so all have a little ‘taste of the world’.

 

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