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  • Unpackaged: Less waste thanks to new offers from the Cafeterias

    Unpackaged: Less waste thanks to new offers from the Cafeterias

    Some of our Cafeterias are from now on offering unpackaged bread rolls and cake. Also we are introducing more reusable bottles.

  • Weekend workshop for HMT students  14 and 15 March 2020

    Weekend workshop for HMT students 14 and 15 March 2020

    Register now: Our psychosocial counselling service organises a weekend workshop on stress and time management on 14/15 March 2020. Tasks, appointments and plans are piling up. The only thing that seems certain is that no spare time will be left. If anxiety adds to the feeling of stress, it's time to take a closer look. Maybe…

  • Semester break: changed opening hours in our Mensas & Cafeterias

    Semester break: changed opening hours in our Mensas & Cafeterias

    Some of our Mensas and Cafeterias will change their opening hours during the semester break. We warmly invite you to continue using the service of our Mensas and Cafeterias during the semseter break. Please note, that in some of our facilities the opening hours are changing for the period between semesters and others will even stay…

  • Workshop: fourth annual Long Night of Academic Writing

    Workshop: fourth annual Long Night of Academic Writing

    On the occaison of the fourth annual Long Night of Academic Writing our Psychosocial Counsellors are again offering a workshop. According to the motto "Better together", the Long Night of Academic Writing (LNWS) will take place for the fourth time on 20 February 2020. The event offers support for the writing of scientific texts, problems with…

  • Renewal of the locking system in our Student Halls of Residence

    Renewal of the locking system in our Student Halls of Residence

    We are gradually replacing the old locking systems in our Student Halls of Residence by digital ones. For more safety: we are replacing the mechanical locking systems previously installed in our Student Halls of Residence step by step with digital locking systems. If a conventional key is lost, the entire locking cylinder must be replaced.…

  • The Tutors’ Office and the Tabelware Exchange are moving

    The Tutors’ Office and the Tabelware Exchange are moving

    The information office and the tutors‘ tableware exchange will be closed during February 2020, due to relocation. After the move they will reopen on 2 March in the Student Hall of Residence in Nürnberger Straße.

  • Modernisation of the dishwasher in Mensa Academica

    Modernisation of the dishwasher in Mensa Academica

    Building measures in Mensa Academica – Studentenwerk is asking guests for their help. As of 18 November, the usual routine in Mensa Academica will be restricted due to measures to renew the dishwashing system. We therefore ask our guests for their help in order to ensure trouble-free operation. Guests are requested to dispose of their…

  • Eastern Europe Special in Mensa am Elsterbecken

    Eastern Europe Special in Mensa am Elsterbecken

    From 3 to 7 February 2020, there will be a tasty Eastern European specialty on the menu every day. Our Chefs in Mensa am Elsterbecken take you onto a culinary journey to Eastern Europe in the week from 3 to 7 of February 2020. Amongst other hearty Eastern European dishes to warm you up there will…

  • Preparatory German Course for Refugees at the University of Leipzig

    Preparatory German Course for Refugees at the University of Leipzig

    Refugees who are interested in studying at the university of Leipzig can participate in a preparatory German course. This offer is free of charge. The deadline for applications has been elongated till 3 February. The International Center (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of the University of Leipzig will again offer German courses for refugees who want to start…

  • Cultural Spotlight January 2020

    Cultural Spotlight January 2020

    A Big Band Evening: The student brass and jazz orchestra Blaswerk Leipzig is organising its popular Big Band Night at UT Connewitz on 25 January. Our cultural spotlight of the month of January is the 25th Big Band Night of Blaswerk Leipzig. Blaswerk — that is a student brass and jazz orchestra in which anyone who can play…

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