Additional leisure activities

Welcome to the Meet & Greet Programme

The Meet & Greet programme aims to foster networking and social interaction between doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of all disciplines and from all countries who are working at Saarland University or at the numerous on-campus research institutes. Each event features a cultural highlight and an informal get-together that provides a perfect opportunity to meet new people in a friendly environment.

Participation in the events is free of charge, unless stated otherwise.

Meet & Greet in the winter semester 2023/24

For the winter semester 2023/24, there will be events offered in the Meet & Greet programme again.
From this year on, your contact person will be Chantal Harlos:

"I am 23 years old and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in German Studies and English: Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures. Through my involvement in the Student Council for German Studies, I am already familiar with event planning and am excited to now organize interestung excursions and activities for you. This semester, we have everything palnnend from game nights to museum tours and a visit to the Saarbrücken Old Town Festival. If you would like to participate in an event, please register via email at meet-greet-phd(at)uni-saarland.de. You can also reach out to me with any questions or specific event requests through this email address.
I am looking forward to getting to know all of you and I am confident that we will have a lot of fun together. See you soon!

April 2024

Hike to Schwarzenbergturm St. Johann

When: 18.04.24, 10:00 AM; Meeting Point: In front of the Welcome Center at the Campus; Language(s):
German & English.
Step by step! Together, we embark on a journey to the highest vantage point in Saarbrücken.
Enjoy the fresh air, picturesque landscapes, and engage in conversation with your fellow
students. Please sign up by April 16th via email if you wish to participate.

May 2024

Industrial Culture in St. Ingbert - Coal, Iron, Glass, and Beer

When? May 25th, 10:00 AM; Meeting Point: will be added; Language: German.

We will have a 6-hour tour showcasing industrial buildings and monuments that continue to
shape St. Ingbert's cityscape. Please register by email by May 17th. The number of
participants is limited to 10.

 

June 2024

Exhibition: Illegal. Street Art Graffiti 1960 – 1995

When? June 5th, starting time will be added; Meeting Point: In front of the Historical Museum; Language(s): German & English.

Join us for a guided tour showcasing internationally groundbreaking style writing and street
art from 1960 onwards, with a focus on the Paris-Düsseldorf-Zurich triangle. Only illegally
created works will be exhibited. Please register by May 30th via email. The number of
participants is limited to 20.

 

July 2024

Saarbrücken Old Town Festival

When? July 12th,1:00 PM; Meeting Point: will be added; Language(s): German & English.
Together, we'll experience the Saarbrücken Old Town Festival this summer, surrounded by
live music, culinary delights, and a variety of diverse stalls. Please register by email by July
7th, as the number of participants is limited to 10. Looking forward to a shared time full of
festival joy!

August 2024

Bowling

When? August 20th, 4:00 PM; Meeting Point: In front of Bowlbar32; Language(s): German & English.

Strike! Together, we'll head to Bowlbar32 for a relaxed afternoon. Enjoy the atmosphere and
knock down a few pins. Please register by email by August 10th, as the number of
participants is limited to 10.

September 2024

Trip to Saarschleife

When? September 10th, 11:00 AM; Meeting Point: In front of Saarbrücken Main Station; Language(s): German & English

In September, we'll visit one of Saarland's most famous landmarks. Together, we'll hike to the
Cloef viewpoint and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saarschleife. Please register by email by
September 2nd, as the number of participants is limited to 15.