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Onboarding Made EasyWelcome Center Ostwürttemberg Celebrates Five Years of Service

Dr. Joachim Bläse, Chief Officer of the Ostalb District; Peter Polta, Chief Officer of Heidenheim District; Nadine Kaiser, Managing Director WiRO; Prof. Dr. Harald Riegel, President of Aalen University; Steffen Kohnle, Director Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg; Susanne Vedder of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Toursim; Solveigh Gauditz, Adviser at the Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg; and Pascal Cromm, Director International Office at Aalen University.

Tu, 25. November 2025 → Around 80 guests from companies, universities, public administration and regional networks attended the anniversary event of the Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg at the KulturBahnhof Aalen last week.

A Taste Beyond BordersAt Aalen University of Applied Sciences, the “Drop-in Lunch” offers international researchers the opportunity to make connections, gather information, and exchange ideas.

Guests from outside the university often come to the drop-in lunch to give an insight into their own career paths. This time, Gabriele Köder-Weiss (left, center), who heads the Digital Services division at Audi, stopped by. Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Saskia Stüven-Kazi

Th, 16. October 2025 → At Aalen University of Applied Sciences, international early-career researchers meet every Tuesday for a shared lunch at the “Drop-in Lunch.” During these gatherings, participants exchange ideas about their research, share personal experiences, or discuss plans for the upcoming weekend. Often, a surprise guest joins them to provide insight into a specific topic. The initiative is organized by Embrace, the central service center for international researchers at Aalen University.

Strengthening Connections with the USARector of Aalen University Represents HAW BW e.V. at GAIN 2025 in Boston

Professor Dr. Harald Riegel (on the left), together with HAW BW Managing Director Benjamin Peschke and Charlotte Brenn (FH Personnel Project), represented the Universities of Applied Sciences from Baden-Württemberg in Boston. Photo: HAW BW e.V.

Mo, 01. September 2025 → Last weekend, the annual conference of the German Academic International Network (GAIN) was held in Boston, USA. Representing the Rectors’ Conference of Universities of Applied Sciences Baden-Württemberg (HAW BW e.V.), Professor Dr. Harald Riegel, Rector of Aalen University and member of the Executive Board of the Rectors’ Conference, provided researchers active in the United States with insights into career opportunities, with a particular focus on positions at German Universities of Applied Sciences.

“I Felt Instantly at Home”International Students Actively Contribute to Campus Life at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Ahmad Raza from Pakistan and Rita Bergami from Italy took part in Aalen University’s Orientation Weeks in 2024—today, they are helping new international students settle in. Photo: © Aalen University | Rita Bergami

Fr, 29. August 2025 → International students Rita from Italy and Ahmad from Pakistan fondly recall their first days in Aalen: from the colorful city festival to the warm welcome by the International Center. The orientation weeks at Aalen University of Applied Sciences not only provided practical support but also countless opportunities to make new friends and discover the region. Today, both are committed to helping other international students, sharing their experiences and insights.

Immersing in the ‘German Way of Life’Zimkitha Bavuma from South Africa is an exchange student at Aalen University of Applied Sciences.

Feels at home in the Ostalb region: Zimkitha Bavuma, a master's student in Marketing and Artificial Intelligence from Cape Town, South Africa.

Th, 07. August 2025 → Anyone strolling across the Aalen University campus will hear snippets of many different languages – Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic, or Nepali, to name just a few. Students from all over the world bring the campus to life, creating a truly international atmosphere. With partnerships at more than 130 universities worldwide, Aalen University maintains strong global connections. In this series, we introduce some of the inspiring students from our partner institutions who have chosen to continue their academic journey in Aalen – this time featuring Zimkitha Bavuma from South Africa.

From Ohio to the OstalbNathan Turner from the United States spends his summer semester at Aalen University

Despite the current heatwave in Aalen, Nathan Turner, a mechanical engineering student from the Colorado School of Mines, has quickly settled into his new surroundings. Photo: private

We, 02. July 2025 → Anyone strolling across the Aalen University campus will hear snippets of many different languages – Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic, or Nepali, to name just a few. Students from all over the world bring the campus to life, creating a truly international atmosphere. With partnerships at more than 130 universities worldwide, Aalen University maintains strong global connections. In this series, we introduce some of the inspiring students from our partner institutions who have chosen to continue their academic journey in Aalen – this time featuring Nathan Turner from the United States.

More Than Just a Beautiful DayWhy Embrace Is an Essential Part of Research at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Im Anschluss an die Vorträge servierten iranische Forschende Schmankerl aus ihrer Heimat. Foto: © Hochschule Aalen | Lola Bulut

Following the presentations, Iranian researchers served delicacies from their homeland. Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Lola Bulut

Tu, 24. June 2025 → At the OPEN CAMPUS of Aalen University of Applied Sciences on May 24, the International Center welcomed guests from near and far under the motto “Dorothy’s Journey: Stories and Flavors that Connect Worlds.” Visitors sampled Iranian specialties, enjoyed South African Chakalaka, and engaged in lively conversations—the cheerful atmosphere was almost tangible. Yet what appeared at first glance to be simply a colorful day of encounters also highlighted something more profound: the key role of Embrace. This project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) as part of the HAW.International program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has become an essential pillar in supporting international researchers at Aalen University.

A heart for AalenOmar Quasim AL-Maaitah from Jordan has been studying at Aalen University since March

Has been interested in technical issues for a long time: Omar Quasim AL-Maaitah from Jordan. Photo: © Aalen University | Saskia Stüven-Kazi

Tu, 27. May 2025 → If you stroll across the campus of Aalen University, you will pick up many snippets of words in other languages - for example Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic or Nepali. After all, many of the students come from all over the world. They all bring the international campus to life and create a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The university maintains close relationships with well over 130 partner universities. In a loose series, we present the inspiring stories of students from our partner universities who have decided to continue their academic journey at Aalen University - this time with Omar Quasim AL-Maaitah from Jordan.

IMPAACT - Immigration Office on Campus – Book Your Appointment!

Tu, 06. May 2025 → Immigration Office on Campus – Book Your Appointment! We are pleased to introduce IMPAACT - a new mobile in-person counseling service for international students at Aalen University provided by the Aalen Immigration Office. With IMPAACT, you can now meet with the Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde) Aalen directly at the International Center – no need to go to the Rathaus. If you need to extend your visa or require an in-person consultation (Vorsprache), this service is for you! Here are the details: Appointments take place on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons. Appointments are currently available for international students residing in Aalen and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please begin by completing the sign-up form. After registering, you will receive an email explaining how to proceed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jennifer Doyle at jennifer.doyle@hs-aalen.de.

A passion for Hurling – and the German languageJennifer Doyle from Ireland has been studying at Aalen University since March

Jennifer Doyle is a student at Munster Technological University in Cork and recently came to Aalen University for a semester abroad“. Photo: © Hochschule Aalen | Saskia Stüven-Kazi

Th, 17. April 2025 → If you stroll across the campus of Aalen University, you will pick up many snippets of words in other languages - for example Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic or Nepali. After all, many of the students come from all over the world. They all bring the international campus to life and create a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The university maintains close relationships with well over 130 partner universities. In a loose series, we present the inspiring stories of students from our partner universities who have decided to continue their academic journey at Aalen University - this time with Jennifer Doyle from Ireland.
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