The Stuve is currently working intensively on several issues. These include, for example, the AK Prüfungsversuche (Working Group on Examination Attempts), which is lobbying the university so that we are no longer so severely restricted when it comes to repeating exams. Using the example of Bielefeld (which allows an infinite number of attempts and even the improvement of passed exams), we have explained in a presentation for the Referat L that the extension of exam attempts will probably not negatively influence the average standard period of study, and what advantages it will bring.

Another topic we are concerned with is the problem around the income limit of mini-jobs in combination with the increased minimum wage. Because of about 2€, which exceeds the 520€ limit at 10 hours per week, many students get problems with social security contributions. Some workarounds seem to have been found already. For example, some students report agreements with their health insurer to declare the surplus as advertising costs to avoid problems. If you are affected, a request to your health insurance company may also help you.  Read more...

If you have bought an Additional Ticket for this semester, it is now time to upgrade to the Deutschland-Ticket. If you haven't done so yet, you will find the code to redeem it in an email from the VAG, which you should have received in the last few weeks depending on the date of purchase. In the following you will find some additional information from the AK Semesterticket about what you have to pay attention to.

The most important thing is that the additional ticket expires at the end of May, and therefore the upgrade is essential for further use. However, you can still use it until then, as long as you only want to travel within the VGN. You can still redeem the upgrade at any time until the end of September, but before that, you won't be able to drive with it. If you have any questions or problems beyond the following, please contact the AK Semesterticket at hauptorga@semesterticket.org.  Read more...

On May 23, 2023, the eleventh Diversity Day will take place throughout Germany and FAU will also be part of it. The Office for Equality and Diversity is organizing a Diversity Day from 9 am to 2 pm together with the Vice President for People, Prof. Dr. Andreas Hirsch, and student representatives (program to follow soon). Our main topics on May 23, 2023 are educational equity/social background as well as sexual and gender diversity.

We would like to get into conversation with you! Together with experts from the faculties (including a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Werner Widuckel, Diversity Officer of the WiSo department) and students, we will discuss how we can shape our togetherness at FAU.

Please register by May 15, 2023 at gender-und-diversity@fau.de [registration period extended from 09.05.].  Read more...

Until 18 June, you have the opportunity to tell us about your experiences with various aspects of your studies in the FAU student survey. For example, questions focus on the your satisfaction with your studies and your experiences with the advice and service structures at FAU as well as other services offered by various institutions. The student council also contributed questions about student interests. The results will be used to help to further develop the studies at FAU. Your individual invitation link was sent to your FAU mailbox (sender: evaluation@fau.de). As a thank you, we conduct a prize draw with 20 vouchers worth 25 euros.  Read more...

With this event we want to give those who study to become teachers in elementary and middle school an opportunity to ask questions about the state's training program which is mandatory after university ("Referendariat"). Since this training program is only acessable for German speakers (which, by the way, our union criticises), the event will be in German, as well.  Read more...

Summer is coming and so is your motivation to try new things? You're interested in ecological sustainability, ethics in economy, politics at university and you want to contribute to a better FAU and society in the future? You want to be part of a network in Germany and of students of all subjects in Erlangen?

Then join us at our Kick-Off on the 24th of May in 2023 at 6:00 pm. We'll meet at the Lewin-Poeschke-Anlage (Bürgermeistersteg) in Erlangen. Feel free to bring your (vegetarian or vegan ;)) barbecue or salad, and your own plates and cutlery and get to know us in a relaxed setting. You can recognize us by our sneep banner. Follow us on instagram for more information: @sneep_erlangen.  Read more...

We at the Max Planck Institute in Bonn would like to invite you to participate in our survey on the topic of "financing your studies with a focus on BAföG". Every student can participate, no matter if they receive BAföG or not. The survey will take about 15 minutes and 100 times 25€ will be raffled among the participants. Your participation is anonymous and the data will only be used for research purposes. The Stuve will be provided with the results without drawing conclusions about individuals so that they can identify potential problems at the FAU. We would greatly appreciate your participation! The survey is in German.

Thank you in advance!  Read more...

Studying can present a wide range of challenges for people with physical, mental and chronical disabilities and illnesses. In a relaxed atmosphere, the Zoom chat on 29. May 2023 at 4 p.m. will provide a digital space for networking and exchanging tips and tricks about studying with disabilities. The chat takes place regularly on every 2nd Friday.  Read more...

Do you find it difficult to make financial decisions at the end of your studies? A.S.I Wirtschaftsberatung has agreed to share tips and tricks in a seminar. This way you can make decisions with easier and can ask questions directly. The second seminar with the A.S.I is about the secrets of successful job application portfolios and you can learn how to create a convincing application portfolio. On this evening there is an interactive seminar, with which you are well prepared for all upcoming applications!

Time: 16.05.2023 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. // 15.06.2023 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Place: Lecture hall H9, Erwin-Rommel-Str. 60, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
Registration link: btS-Portal  Read more...

We know you've been waiting eagerly for this. Our Tuesday Talks event series is going into the second round! And we haven't missed the chance to invite TV celebrities!

This time you can expect panels and discussions from startups like smalr, Vestigas and Naschnatur and the chance to learn all about their startup journey. What does it take to convince the Lions to invest?

START Nuremberg - one of the 12 chapters of Europe's largest student initiative in the field of entrepreneurship - invites you to the event series TT#2 on 06.06.2023 at 18:00h in the Zollhof. Tickets at the following link. Free drinks, networking and a summer party - what reason would there not be to come?  Read more...