Talks and events for new students Talks and events for new students

In the two weeks prior to the beginning of the lecture period and before the official start of the semester, all new students are invited to participate in a comprehensive and diverse programme of talks and events. Find out more about Heidelberg University, get tips and tricks to help you settle in at the start of semester, and make sure you’ve got everything you need to get to grips with studying!

Talks and Events

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Welcome from the University Rector!
Students starting their course in the 2024/2025 winter term as well as students who started their course in the 2024 summer term are invited to attend the Rector’s welcome session in October 2024.


Monday, 14.10.2024
10:00 - 10:45
Universitätsplatz

Will be held in German
 

Lerntipps zum Studienstart
Wie sieht ein gutes Lernumfeld aus und wie erstelle ich einen Lernplan? Wie kann ich mir den komplexen Stoff so einprägen, dass ich ihn auch später noch gut abrufen kann? Und wie schaffe ich es, mich für all das zu motivieren? In diesem Vortrag lernen Sie Tricks und Kniffe für ein erfolgreiches Lernen im Studium kennen.
Next event summer semester

Start ins Studium – Herausforderungen erkennen und meistern

Psychosoziale Beratung für Studierende (PBS)

Studieren ist anders als zur Schule gehen. Was kommt auf mich zu, worauf sollte ich achten und wie gelingt es mir, eine gute Balance zwischen Lernen und Leben zu finden?

Thursday, 10.10.2024
14:00 - 15:00 Uhr

Neue Universität, Neue Aula
Grabengasse 3 - 5

Will be held in German

The University Library (UB) for Beginners - An Overview of Library Services
How do I register at the University Library and take books out on loan? How do I use the reading room at the University Library and how do I conduct effective research using the library catalogue (HEIDI)? The presentation will give you an overview of the most important library services and will point you towards supplementary assistance and courses. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the library.
Next event summer semester
Polyvalent Bachelor’s Degree Programme – Becoming a Teacher
Before the beginning of the lecture period, you will receive information about the structure of the Bachelor’s degree programme for prospective teachers, tips on how to organise your studies and will have the opportunity to meet and talk to other first-semester students.
Next event summer semester
The most important URZ IT services for students (English)
Uni-ID, eduroam, LSF, heiBOX, Moodle and much more - the University Computing Centre (URZ) offers a wide range of IT services for students. Many of these services are essential for succeeding in your studies and make everyday student life easier in many different ways. In this online tutorial, we will introduce the most important IT services for students, and you will also learn more about the contact points and support services offered by the URZ.
Next event summer semester
Question and Answer Session for New Students
How does the CampusCard work? How do I take books out on loan? Which university cafeteria has the best coffee? With the help of an academic advisor and a Heidelberg student, we’ll answer all of your questions about getting started in Heidelberg in this live question and answer session.
Next event summer semester
The most important URZ IT services for students (German)
Uni-ID, eduroam, LSF, heiBOX, Moodle and much more - the University Computing Centre (URZ) offers a wide range of IT services for students. Many of these services are essential for succeeding in your studies and make everyday student life easier in many different ways. In this online tutorial, we will introduce the most important IT services for students, and you will also learn more about the contact points and support services offered by the URZ.
Next event summer semester

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Making a Strong Start in University Life

With the programme “A strong start in university life” the Central Student Advisory Office offers all students a comprehensive range of courses to acquire degree-related self-management skills, and to provide support in difficult phases of their degree course.

Checklist: Prepared as Possible to Begin your Studies

Are you interested in studying at Heidelberg University and wondering what your next steps should be? How should you apply and what else needs to be done before you can begin your studies? No problem - our checklist “Prepared as Possible to Begin your Studies” will help you gain an overview of the most important steps and provides useful tips on where you can find additional information or advice.

Get Together on COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY – das ist das Campus-eigene Online-Tool auf Moodle: Mitmachen und unterstützen, netzwerken, informieren, treffen – you!
Über das Posten eines Beitrags in themenspezifischen Foren können Sie Gleichgesinnte und Ansprechpartner*innen zu verschiedenen Themen finden – und zwar fach- und semesterübergreifend. Über die Nachrichtenfunktion können Interessierte dann direkt Kontakt aufnehmen.

Get your Library Tote Bag

The popular library tote bags will be distributed free of charge at the start of the semester.

Fitness programmes of Hochschulsport and Univital

The fitness programmes of Hochschulsport and Univital offer many ways of staying active when starting out at university. On a YouTube channel there are over 70 cost-free videos full of challenges and workouts, to name but a few. It is also worth taking a look at our websites – there you will find a large selection of sports and health-related options.

heiPOD - Your podcast for your studies

Podcast episodes

What do students wish they had known about their degree programme beforehand? And what should everyone in Heidelberg have done at least once? In heiPOD, students talk about their subjects and everyday life as a student, advisors from the Central Student Advisory Service reveal tips and tricks about studying and you find out what else the university has to offer.

Heidelberg University: Campus Tour

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