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January 18th, 2023

Dear fellow students,

we hope that you had a good start into the new year and were able to use the lecture-free time to relax.

But time does not stand still and so the new year is in full swing again. This marks the beginning of the last half of the semester for us, which means: exams, re-registration for summer semester 2023 and numerous surveys about studying at FAU. In this newsletter, you'll find out why it's worth answering the surveys. Another important topic in the new year is the one-time payment of 200€ to students announced by the federal government due to rising energy prices. We will keep you up to date on this. If you are interested in something more crafty or musical, we've provided a DIY idea to let your leftover candles shine again and information on the student concert in this newsletter.

We wish you a lot of success in the new year and in your upcoming exams!

Best regards
Sarah und Lars
for the Speaker's Council

PS. Feel free to reach out via mail at stuve-sprat@fau.de! The Speaker's Council regularly meets on Monday night at around 7 pm (next meeting on Monday, the 23rd of January 2023) in the House of Student Representatives (Turnstraße 7 and on request online at https://fsv.tf/spratzoom). We look forward to and warmly welcome new faces!

PPS. A global pandemic, war, and an energy crisis hallmark the contemporary era. Please let us know how we can support you via our "Suggestion-Box" .

Stuve-News

Fun Fact: News stands for North, East, West, South.

News from Stuve
At the end of last year, the Speaker's Council had a meeting with the Executive Board of the university. Among other things, we discussed the problem of housing shortages in Erlangen and the current problem with the expensive semester ticket because it is unclear, how and when the 49€ ticket will be introduced. We also discussed the further development of Campo, where the Stuve will provide feedback and input for improvements of Platform. The energy-saving measures at FAU were also discussed, and it became clear that the savings in electricity in particular don't match the target of 15%. Therefore we would like to appeal to everyone: Please pay attention to this at the university. You can find out more about saving energy at FAU at https://www.fau.eu/fausavesenergy/ .

Over the last few weeks and months, we have been working intensively on the future of the semester ticket, and have had numerous discussions with the VGN, Studierendenwerk, university and other universities. In a few days we will be able to say how it will continue in the summer semester. Just today, the CSU Bavaria announced a 29€ ticket for students from the coming winter semester. Whether this is an empty promise or serious politics, we will see. We will stay tuned!

Since the last newsletter, the Student Council has met once. We discussed future actions and strategies of the Stuve and the Student Council. We hope to present some of these ideas to you in the future.

Furthermore, there is a position open in the Speaker's Council, which will be elected at the next session of the Student Council on February 9th. If you are interested in the position and would like to learn more about it, please feel free to contact us (stuve-sprat@fau.de)! All students of FAU can apply here,regardless of being elected in other committees.

If you are interested in working in one of the committees of the Stuve, please contact us (stuve-sprat@fau.de). A list of the committees can be found at ttps://stuve.fau.de/refs-aks/.

Why answering surveys is worth your while - the measures after the last FAUSt survey:
Every year students can participate in the FAUSt survey and give the university feedback on the study conditions. The representatives in the university-wide committee for teaching and studies (Uni-LuSt) would like to present some results from our last meetings in which data gathered in the 2022 survey was used to make adjustments at each faculty to make studying at FAU better.

At all faculties, the so-called "onboarding" should run better in the future - that is, the period of the first year of study when you first have to get your bearings. In the future, all faculties want to place a strong emphasis on face-to-face teaching, but also experiment with online services for more in-depth and supplementary studying.

In the following tabs you will find more information on the measures at the different faculties of FAU.

Nat Fak

There will be a better supervision ratio for bridge courses and study course consultations. Additionally tests to assess one's level of knowledge after completing the bridge courses are planned, as well as mentoring programs to help students get started in their studies. On the organizational level, the websites are to be significantly improved so that it will be easier to get information.

Phil Fak

An increase in office hours for planning the studies, as well as short introductory videos of the chairs of research.

Lehramt

There is a new position for better communication with new students. Furthermore, the introductory courses are to be structured better so that one can keep track of the complexity of the options.

Tech Fak

The study services are supposed to be improved so that new students can get off to a better start in their studies.

ReWi Fak

The measures go in the direction of better exam preparation, especially when students have not passed their first attempt. Here, the faculty will offer retake courses and preparation courses.

Med Fak

The exams before the Physikum are to be spaced out so that the phase before the registration to the Staatsexamen is less stressful. Furthermore, it is planned to improve the website and significantly strengthen the student advisory service with an additional position.

Info-Event for Students in Teacher Training
Students in teacher training often have many questions regarding the "Referendariat" (training phase after university). The GEW (Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft = Workers' Union for Education and Science) and FSI Lehramt Nürnberg (student representation for teacher training in Nuremberg) therefore invite experienced teacher trainers and colleagues which are in Referendariat right now to give basic information and answer all questions. The event will be in German.

Come by and bring your fellow students! We will be holding the event on the 19th January 2023 at 18pm in the Theatersaal St. Paul, Dutzendteichstraße 24 (Campus Regensburger Straße).
We are looking forward to seeing you! The event will be in German. Read more...

StuKo Awards - the student concert of the FAU on January 26th 2023
The really big stars are coming to our auditorium! The student concert of the FAU will take place on 26.01.2023 at 19:30 clock in the Regensburger Str. 160, Nuremberg! Admission is free for the audience, and drinks and food will be provided. So come for an evening in our colorful world of music making!

We are looking forward to your numerous attendance! Read more...

Kick-Off Balcony PV volunteer group
You want to make a big contribution to the energy transition without much effort and with fun? The ETG and the ClimateHub Erlangen are starting a voluntary balcony solar consultation at the beginning of the year, following the example of Darmstadt, and we'd love to have you join us! Because in Darmstadt there is an initiative of ~30 young people who have already ensured the installation of over 1000 new solar panels last year through advice and info events. So we thought, this must be possible in Erlangen, too. Are you interested in joining us? Then just come to our kick-off meeting on 24.01. at 6 p.m. in room 04.023 in Cauerstraße 7 - no previous knowledge necessary! Read more...

200€-one-time-payment
Every student in Germany is supposed receive a one-time-payment of 200€ this winter due to increased costs of living. Together with all student representatives, we are putting pressure on it to be realized quickly.

More info at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Events

Music, sport, activism, academics - Something for everyone!

Info-Event for Students in Teacher Training

January 19th - 18pm in the Theatersaal St. Paul, Dutzendteichstraße 24 Read more...

Kick-Off Balcony PV volunteer group

January 24th - 18pm in Room 04.023 in the Cauerstraße 7 Erlangen Read more...

StuKo Awards - the student concert of the FAU

January 26th - at 19:30pm in the Regensburger Straße 160 Nürnberg Read more...

Seminar on employment law for young adults

February 2nd - 19pm to 20pm Online, Registration required Read more...

External-News

Activities from all over - something for everyone

Urgently needed: Multipliers for human rights education and empowerment project
The specialized counseling center JADWIGA is looking for workshop leaders for the education on human trafficking and the “lover boy” method at schools and youth facilities in Bavaria starting in February 2023: You are enthusiastic about the topics of human rights, prevention of prevention of human trafficking and education about the lover boy method. and would like to educate about it? You would like to earn some extra money and can you imagine conducting workshops at different locations in Bavaria? Then you are exactly right with us! Read more...

Paid job shadowing opportunities in federal agencies for individuals with migration background
As part of the model project “Diversity in Office – ViA”, the Deutschlandstiftung Integration is offering three-month paid job shadowing opportunities in federal authorities starting in April 2023. For the project “Diversity in the Office – ViA”, the Deutschlandstiftung Integration is looking for several interns for job shadowing opportunities in:

Federal Foreign Office (AA)
Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF)
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)
and more at the locations Berlin, Cologne/Bonn and Frankfurt (full-time)

During the internship, interns will gain a wide-ranging insight into the day-to-day work of the highest federal authority for four days a week. In addition, they are involved in scientific project at least one day per week. Read more...

Employment law for young adults
You are about to graduate from school or university and are about to start your professional life? You have already signed an employment contract or are planning to sign one in the near future? You're wondering what rights you get with it and what obligations you have? Then you might be interested in our online seminar on "Employment Law", where you can learn, for example: What do I have to pay attention to as a (future) employee? What are the "pitfalls" in the employment contract? What do I do in the event of a warning, wage arrears, termination, etc.? Read more...

Candle made from candle leftovers

Let the candles from the holidays shine their light once more

What you need:

Empty, fireproof vessel (e.g. cup, tin can with coaster, fireproof thick glass) - Caution, danger of fire and bursting!
Wax remnants or wax flakes
Wooden stick (the wider the better; e.g. popsicle sticks)
Rubber bands
Olive oil

Step 1: Soak the wooden stick in oil for several hours (at least 24 hours). The wider the stick, the better the candle will burn later.

Step 2: Collect the wax remnants in a tin can and let them melt slowly in a water bath.

Step 3: Stretch two rubber bands side by side vertically around the vessel so that they stretch parallel to each other across the bottom, sides and opening of the vessel. Then move the bands around until they are nicely centred. Remove the wooden stick from the oil and place it in-between the rubber bands.

Step 4: Pour the melted wax carefully and slowly into the jar. This is important because the wax can easily splatter.

When the wax is solid,trim the wooden stick with clippers to about 1 cm above the wax. The crater that has now formed is no problem. Just fill it up again with liquid wax so that the wooden stick still sticks out 2-3 mm.

The original instructions are from Wiebkes Crafts, you can find the complete instructions here: https://diy-geschenke.de/kerze-selber-machen-holzdocht