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February 14th, 2024

Dear fellow students,

we're happy to admit it just in time for the holiday of love: we burn for Stuve News! If you share our passion for news from the student representation and beyond, you're in perfect hands with us.

In today's issue, we have some news on the topic of mobility for you, as well as a big report on the construction discussion with the chancellor of our university. You can also have a look at the collection of dates relating to the Feminist Fight Day on March 8, which will grow over the next few weeks as more and more dates are announced.

As things are otherwise rather quiet in the calendars due to the upcoming lecture-free period, we would simply like to take this opportunity to send you lots of encouragement for any upcoming exam preparation and wish you lots of success and fun with your other commitments and plans during this time. Don't let the love in the air be soured by exam frustration! ❤️

Best regards
Christian and Büşra
for the Student Representation

PS. Feel free to reach out via mail at stuve-sprat@fau.de! The Speakers' Council usually regularly meets on Monday evenings online via Zoom or in the House of Student Representatives (Turnstraße 7). Please contact us for more information or changes in the planning if you want to come by. 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

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News from the Stuve

With last year's amendment to the Student Council's Rules of Procedure, the Stuve's working groups were also granted new rights and obligations. This also means that working groups must report spokespersons to the Student Council. You can find detailed information on the changes in the Student Council's Rules of Procedure. We hope that this will both improve the structure of the work in the individual groups and give us a better overview of which working groups are engaging how actively. So keep your eyes open - there could be more meetings in the near future. The first reports have already been received by the Student Council and will be processed at the next meeting on 28.02.

Since 01.01.24, new billing regulations have been in force in Bavaria for private individuals who apply for reimbursement from the university (cost applications via Stuve, FSVs etc.). Now your date of birth and your tax ID are also required. According to our information, however, this will have no further impact on your payments. So that you don't have to write the tax ID on the applications every time, you can enter it directly in the IdM portal in the payment information section. This function has also been implemented for bank details so that the whole sequence of IBAN, BIC and co. does not strain your wrists every time. At the moment, however, the query does not yet work reliably, which is why most offices will probably contact you by e-mail to obtain the required information.

Kick-off meeting: Working Group for Public Relations

This newsletter is written, among others, by the PR working group of the Student Council, which deals with the Stuve's public relations work. This includes, among other things, the promotion of many events, the management of social media accounts and the organization of cool merch, such as our legendary pens and stickers. We now want to meet more often as a working group to make the work of the student representatives more widely known. On 29.02. at 6 pm a first meeting will take place in Turnstraße 7 in the seminar room on the 1st floor. Everyone who is interested in the topic and perhaps even wants to contribute an idea or two of their own is cordially invited to attend. You are also welcome to contact us in advance by email if you have any further questions about the meeting or our work.

29€ ticket stays!

Student mobility remains one of our most important projects. Just a few weeks ago, the price of the general Deutschlandticket was confirmed for the coming year: The special conference of transport ministers has estimated no price increase for 2024 (source). The Bavarian discount ticket will then in all probability also maintain its introductory price of €29 as long as the general Germany ticket does not increase in price. Negotiations with the VGN will continue to be handled by the AK Semesterticket on the student side; you can get the latest information via their Instagram account. If the topic has aroused your interest, please feel free to contact the working group, because any support is welcome!

Development of mobility in the Erlangen area

Even if we have escaped price changes to the Deutschlandticket for now, we are facing major changes in terms of infrastructure. There will be a referendum on the Stadt-Umland-Bahn (StUB) this summer - probably at the same time as the European elections on June 9, 2024 - in which the implementation of what is currently Germany's largest streetcar project will be put to the vote. The student representation supports the project, as do FAU and many other organizations. If you would like to find out more in advance, we can recommend the website of the association "Wir pro StUB".

In the last referendum on the StUB in 2016, every person who had already registered their primary residence in Erlangen by the cut-off date two months before the vote was eligible to vote in it. We expect the same to be true for the upcoming vote. So if you want to influence this groundbreaking decision, make sure you check your place of residence in time. If you have any further interest in getting involved in this topic, please contact the AK Semesterticket.

There has also been further progress in local public transport, as the majority of buses in the city center have been free to use since January 1 - so it's time to get on and ride! You can find out exactly which bus stops this applies to and further information in FAQ form on the website of the city of Erlangen.

Events for March 8th - Feminist Fight Day

In Erlangen and Nuremberg, there are numerous events every year around March 8, ranging from demonstrations and information events to art and culture. Information on this year's events is currently being published bit by bit, but is not yet complete. Therefore, this time we have prepared a small collection of (free) Erlangen events for you below, which will grow on our website over the next few weeks. The most important information about the big main demonstration in Nuremberg can of course be found right here:

Demonstration March 8 Alliance Nuremberg

Friday, March 8, 2024 from 5 pm at Plärrer, corner of Gostenhofer Hauptstraße
Motto: Women fight internationally, against crisis, war and capital!
→ To the Instagram account of the March 8 Alliance Nuremberg

Why 'Feminist Fight Day'

From voting rights and bodily autonomy to pay equity - regularly on Feminist Fight Day, for over a hundred years important issues for women's equality have been addressed, social disadvantages have been criticized, and people have fought together for a more just society. To reflect the fact that this day is more about a fight for justice rather than simply 'honoring', today it is often referred to as a Fight Day rather than the original 'Women's Day'.

In addition, name adaptations such as 'Women*'s Day' or 'Feminist Fight Day' now more distinctly include FLINTA+ people who may not find themselves represented in rigid binary gender systems or are intersectionally affected by discrimination and misogynist structures due to additional factors.

Events

Gender equality counts - what to do? | Lecture with discussion

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 7 pm in the Lesecafé at the Altstadtmarktpassage

A more gender-equitable society concerns us all as long as around 50 percent of the population is still discriminated against, attacked or treated unfairly. Together with experts, we will discuss how gender equality can be promoted and advanced in the private sphere, in the workplace, in politics, culture and the media.

Causes, trends and effects of antifeminism | Lecture & discussion

Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Senate Hall of the Kollegienhaus (KH 1.011)

Sabine Herberth from the Amadeu Antonio Foundation will talk about these factors of anti-feminism in her lecture and place them in the context of current political and social events. She will outline strategies and possible courses of action against such developments and will be available for discussion and questions afterwards. Read more...

'Es könnte sein, es könnte sein, dass wir zu Staub zerfallen.' | Literature & Music

Friday, March 8, 2024 from 8 pm in the Erlangen City Library

Which of them are still read today? Which have been forgotten?
Women authors whose works were banned and burned under the Hitler regime and who continued to write despite the most adverse circumstances. Only a few of these women are still known today. Read more...

Revolt - flinta* only Party

Friday, March 8, 2024 from 8 pm at E-Werk

Beginning with an exchange session on floor 1. Revolt stands for a respectful and open party culture. be nice, be safe, and leave discrimination at the door! The party is a safe space for its target group: FLINTA* people. Read more...

Viva La Vulva | 3-part film series

Tue 20.02. / Fri 23.02. / Thu 29.03. each from 6 pm at the E-Werk cinema

A positive, pleasurable focus on one's own femininity: from different perspectives, there will be insights into the everyday lives of menstruating people and their efforts to view their periods and the challenges they face as a natural part of their everyday lives.
The three parts can be viewed independently of each other.
Go to part 1 - Go to part 2 - Go to part 3

The dignity of women and girls is untouchable | Film lecture with discussion

Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 5 pm at the meeting point Röthelheimpark (Schenkstraße 111)

What has changed since the introduction of the Istanbul Convention? Where do we stand today? The Foreigners' and Integration Advisory Council invites you to a film screening followed by a discussion. Finger food will be served afterwards.

Women masters of painting: Anguissola, Gentileschi and Kauffmann | Lecture

Monday, March 11, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Historical Hall of the VHS Erlangen

Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi and Ankelika Kauffmann - The successful biographies of these women painters give an idea of the life and work of three courageous women in the Renaissance, Baroque and Enlightenment periods. Lecture with Dr. Teresa Bischoff; registration required. Read more...

Pub Quiz with Big Kev Murphy | Pub Quiz Special

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 8 pm at the E-Werk Kellerbühne

To celebrate International Women's Day, the quiz questions in March will focus on the influence of women in all areas. Music questions will focus on women artists, art and literature will be dominated by women writers and painters. Registration required. Read more...

'What I was wearing' | Exhibition - Launch event

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 7 pm at E-Werk

Greeting by the Mayor Dr. Janik & introductory lecture by the curator Beatrix Wilmes. Many women experience sexualized assaults. This traveling exhibition anonymously makes public the experiences of people who have experienced sexualized violence; a multi-layered installation of personal garments and statements by determined women. Read more...

Courage, go! Poor women and their strategy against hardship | Lecture & discussion

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Historical Hall of the VHS Erlangen

With Ilse Weiß and Ils Doman - How do apparently poor, homeless women manage not to attract attention? How do they protect themselves - including against sexual assault? The lecture reports on women who lead a life that seems almost unimaginable. Registration required. Read more...

'Vulvina intersectional' | Reading and talk with author Souzan AlSabah

Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 6:30 pm at vhs club INTERNATIONAL

The reading of the book "VULVINA intersectional" is centered around the history of the term vulvina, which Souzan AlSabah aka Ella Berlin published as a term for the entire genitalia. There will be space to discuss the relevant topics of the book together. Registration required. Read more...

A women's history city tour with historian Nadja Bennewitz

Friday, March 15, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, start at the entrance to Bürgerpalais Stutterheim

The changes in women's politics in Erlangen's history in the 20th century were considerable. This is in no small part due to the social and political commitment of women. These personalities and developments provide inspiration for a discussion on gender equality policy, even for the present day!

More information about March 8

The Equal Opportunities Office Erlangen and the Equal Opportunities Office Nuremberg provide information on their platforms about events related to March 8 and numerous other counseling services in the area. Demonstrations are usually organized by city-specific groups on the topic: The March 8 Group Erlangen and the March 8 Alliance Nuremberg. We will also be regularly updating our website post on this article in the coming weeks, so please check back there too!

Term talk on construction topics

Once a semester, the Faculty Student Councils and the Speakers' Council meet with the FAU Chancellor's Office. Here we learn about the strategic development and planning of the FAU as well as the progress of current construction projects, and can directly address problems concerning the construction situation. We want to give you a brief overview here in the newsletter; you can find the full transcript on our website.

New construction of student residences

Around 200 apartments are to be added to the existing halls of residence on the south site. In addition, a larger student hall of residence is to be built on the "old Siemens campus"; initial plans for the new building on the Siemens Campus will probably be submitted to the city council this year.

Status of the anatomy building and lecture hall capacities at Med

As the project plan is still being drafted, construction of the anatomy building is due to start in 2027; completion is expected in 2030/31. The loss of the large lecture hall in Henkestraße currently requires the use of video broadcasting to smaller rooms, which does not always work. There will be internal discussions about whether the capacities in Ulmenweg can be used more for the pre-clinic, but for the time being the next possible relief is the construction of the New Lecture Hall Center (completion presumably in 2030).

Stadt-Umland-Bahn

The introduction of the StUB is essential for the planned expansion of the southern area. FAU is therefore supporting the project publicly. The question for us is how we can successfully communicate information about the citizens' decision to FAU students and staff.

Nuremberg Teacher Training Campus - new developer?

The construction of the new university campus has been delayed following the bankruptcy of the Gerchgroup and will not be completed in 2026 as planned. Talks about the continuation of the project are currently ongoing with the Free State of Bavaria and the Alpha Group which is still responsible for the construction site, as the insolvent company is prepared to hand over the project. In addition, all didactic specialists are to move to their respective departments in Erlangen in the long term.

Master planning south campus

The Departments of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering are to be relocated to the acquired Siemens campus in the long term. This will create an axis of three locations (Siemens campus - Techfak - Natfak) on the south campus, which is to be connected by the planned city-country railroad and a shuttle bus line. Internally, the campus is to become car-free in the long term (with several parking garages on the edge of the southern area). The planned Computer Centre is to be completed by the end of the decade and the waste heat from the building will be fed into the heating network for the entire faculty. Parking garages will be half covered with green plants and half with solar panels on the outer wall according to the new sustainability concept.

External News

Contributions from external organizations on infos and events for students

Impact Creators Program - for sustainability & society

Do you want to change the world for the better, but don't know how? FAU now offers you the new Impact Creators Program: With us you will

learn in over 10 workshops how to achieve a lasting positive impact in society
come into contact with various interesting people
implement your ideas in a team or bring others' ideas to life
work actively and interdisciplinary
see that social innovation, economic viability and sustainability are not a contradiction in terms

Deadline: 10th March 2024 Read more...

Against Procrastination: "Long Night of Writing" in the Main Library

Because it's easier to write together: The next "Long Night of Writing" on March 7, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. in the Main Library in Erlangen will offer helpful tips on topics related to writing. In addition to different workshops, there will be individual consultations – also for international students. Some courses only take place online. Finally, relaxation is ensured with yoga and non-alcoholic cocktails. Participation is free without prior registration.

The entire program can be viewed on the website.
We look forward to your participation!

Feel free to ask: ub-schreibnacht@fau.de

Innovate, collaborate, create at SIEMENSxBEST- Engineering Competition

Hello dear students!

Join the ultimate collaborative competition! Calling all FAU students passionate about Design, Engineering, and Construction – an exciting 3-day event awaits you! BEST and Siemens proudly present a unique challenge. Unleash your creativity and technical prowess in a friendly showdown by forming teams of 4 and showcase your skills in this dynamic arena. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and compete alongside industry leaders. Register now for an unforgettable experience at the intersection of innovation and teamwork! Secure your spot among the best and get a chance to win prizes worth 500€. Read more...

FAIRWANDLER-Award 2024 - APPLY now!

You are between 18 and 35 years old, you are involved in an initiative that makes the world a better place and you are interested in networking with other social initiatives to exchange ideas? Then the FAIRWANDLER-Award is the right thing for you! With this award, the Karl Kübel Foundation honors your commitment to social change. We are looking for initiatives and social enterprises from all areas of sustainable development that are changing Germany in a fair way.

You can win 3,000 euros and much more. We will support you in getting your initiative off the ground. You can apply until March 15 right here. We look forward to hearing from you and your initiative!

Your FAIRWANDLER team

Women wanted for contact point at the Bergkirchweih

The Women’s Emergency Hotline Erlangen (counseling center for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence) is looking, together with the city of Erlangen, for the Bergkirchweih in Erlangen (from 16.05. – 27.05.2024) young, socially committed women for the contact point “safe space” for girls and women*! Read more...