Category: Über uns

  • “One for all”: Germany’s’ largest student survey has started

    “One for all”: Germany’s’ largest student survey has started

    „One for all: the student survey in Germany“ provides a detailed insight into the situation of students in Germany. One third of all students in Germany are to be surveyed in the course of the initiative. On 6 May 2021, the to date largest student survey also started for the students of Leipzig: Throughout Germany,…

  • 100 Year Anniversary: 10,000 Euros for a Cultural Relaunch

    100 Year Anniversary: 10,000 Euros for a Cultural Relaunch

    For its 100th birthday, the Studentenwerk Leipzig has introduced a programme to support a restart for student culture after the Corona lockdown. A total of 10,000 euros will be awarded to different cultural projects by students. The Studentenwerk Leipzig supports student culture. In recent months, this has been possible only to a very limited extent.…

  • “We could only cook in a 300-litre steam kettle – that was it.”

    “We could only cook in a 300-litre steam kettle – that was it.”

    About food stamps, export beer and the art of improvisation: A contemporary witness report by our long-time employee Gerald Hoffmann.

  • 10 years ago: New hall of residence for Sorbian students opened its doors

    10 years ago: New hall of residence for Sorbian students opened its doors

    Sorbian culture is an integral part of Leipzig as a study location. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the opening of the new student hall of residence – especially for Sorbian students – in Arno-Nitzsche-Straße. In May, the traditional maypole throwing takes place in Sorbian Lusatia – a custom that Sorbian students have continued…

  • 90 years ago: The first student hall of residence in Leipzig was opened

    90 years ago: The first student hall of residence in Leipzig was opened

    The first new student hall of residence in Leipzig built specially for students would have turned 90 these days. The Erich Bethe House, named after the former chancellor of Leipzig University, was inaugurated on 10 May 1931 and existed until 1943. On 10 May 1931, the Erich Bethe House was officially opened in Bozener Weg…

  • Climate friendly Meals in our Mensas – Studentenwerk Participating in Earth Day 2021

    Climate friendly Meals in our Mensas – Studentenwerk Participating in Earth Day 2021

    As part of the Earth Day initiative, our Mensas and Cafeterias are offering only climate-friendly meals on 22 April. In accordance with the current Corona Protection Ordinance, six of our facilities are currently open and provide a take-away offer. To draw attention to the impact of our diet on the climate, on this day only…

  • Promotion Extended: 16,000 FFP2 Face Masks for Leipzig Students

    Promotion Extended: 16,000 FFP2 Face Masks for Leipzig Students

    The mask distribution continues next week: For the start of summer semester in our anniversary year, we are handing out 16,000 FFP2 face masks to Leipzig’s students – at selected Mensas and Cafeterias. In the course of this campaign, a total of 16,000 FFP2 masks will be distributed to Leipzig's students. The masks will be…

  • 16,000 FFP2 Face Masks for Leipzig’s Students

    16,000 FFP2 Face Masks for Leipzig’s Students

    For the start of the summer semester in our anniversary year, we are distributing 16,000 FFP2 face masks – at selected Mensas, Cafeterias and other facilities. Each student receives two masks free of charge. The summer semester in our anniversary year starts with the distribution of 16,000 FFP2 face masks. This is to take place…

  • The Studentenwerk Leipzig turns 100

    The Studentenwerk Leipzig turns 100

    Despite the pandemic, we would like to draw your attention to the 100th anniversary of the Studentenwerk Leipzig. We are proud to be a social partner for Leipzig’s students since 100 years.

  • Extended Lockdown: How this Affects our Services

    Extended Lockdown: How this Affects our Services

    Due to the current rate of new infections and the extended lockdown period, most of our facilities are expected to remain closed until 7 March 2021. Due to the current rate of new infections the current lockdown will, in accordance with the Saxonian Corona Protection Ordinance of 12 February 2021, extended until 7 March 2021.…