Workshops, events and training sessions

28. October 2026

BPW x Viadrina Start-up Center | LinkedIn Marketing for Founders

In this interactive workshop you will develop a LinkedIn-strategy that works for your business. Primarily in German, instructor is fluent in English. // 10am to 1pm // Online via Zoom // Sign up via BPW //

11. November 2026

Founders Meet-up @ ELYX

Quick input: "Pitch Your Green Idea: The card game for sustainable entrepreneurship!" & afterwards: Networking with the Viadrina start-up community! You are welcome to join even if you don't have an idea yet. // from 5pm // ELYX - Coffee & Bar, Bahnhofsplatz 9, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) // Anmeldung via Eventbrite, walk-ins welcome //

17. November 2026

Start-up Week | Workshop: Networking for Internationals with Susann Schmelzer

Get to know hands-on strategies to make confident and authentic contacts in Germany as an international! Improve your networking skills and build long-term, value-oriented connections. // 2pm to 4pm // GD 312 // Sign-up via Eventbrite //

17. November 2026

Start-up Week | Nextstep-Netzwerk: StoryNight @ Viadrina

German speaking event. Gründerinnen und Gründer erzählen ehrlich, was es heißt, den Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit zu gehen. Danach: Netzwerken! Vorprogramm: Führung durch den Viadrina Coworking Space. // CWS Tour from 5pm, StoryNight from 5.30pm // Senatssaal of Viadrina Viadrina, Große Scharrnstraße 59 // Sign-up via IHK Ostbrandenburg //

18. November 2026

Start-up Week I Start-up Center x ERUA | Online Workshop: How To Monetise My Idea! ERUA Social Entrepreneurship Lab: Financing

From idea to a sustainable business model – but how do you finance your project? Do you have an innovative business idea or a social entrepreneurship project and wonder how to turn it into a viable and sustainable business model? The ERUA Social Entrepreneurship Lab Workshop “Financing Part 2: From an Idea to a Sustainable Business Model” will help you explore financing opportunities and take the next steps towards developing a sustainable business model. 18 November 2026 // 2:00–6:00 PM // Online or on-site in Sofia // Language: English // Application deadline: 22 October 2026 Open to students from all ERUA partner universities. Places are limited!

18. November 2026

Start-up Week | Start-up Center x ESN | Get-together & Game Night @ KUKURYKU!

Discover Viadrina start-up KUKURYKU!, meet new people and play some (board) games with the Viadrina Start-up Center x ESN Frankfurt (Oder). // from 6pm // KUKURYKU!, Große Scharrnstraße 20A, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) //

19. November 2026

Start-up Week | Start-up Center x International Office x DAAD | Workshop: Know your strengths - Persönlichkeiten und Potenziale entwickeln mit Kalle Mille

German speaking event. Entdecke deine persönlichen Stärken und versteckte Potenziale in diesem interaktiven Workshop. // 11am to 12.30pm/1.30pm to 3pm // AM 105 // Sign-up via Eventbrite //

19. November 2026

Start-up Week | Start-up Center x Alumni Relations | Networking Event: Campus to Company - Viadrina connects

Have you set up or taken over a business, worked at a start-up, or are you self-employed? On Thursday 19 November 2026, from 6.00 pm, we’re inviting alumni who have set up businesses, as well as students interested in starting their own ventures, to the new Viadrina Coworking Space. // Sign-up via Alumni Relations //

Internationale Studierende unterhalten sich in der Viadrina Mensa

21. October 2026

Study, Work, Stay: Your Legal Guide to Working in Germany During and After Your Studies

In this information session for international students from non-EU contries the Municipal Integration Center in Frankfurt (Oder) will guide you through the essential legal steps to ensure a smooth transition from student life to the world of work. Find out about your rights and opportunities, and learn how to stay compliant while unlocking your future career. // 4pm -6pm // AM 104 // please register in Moodle

Studentin klebt "Research" Aufkleber auf das Glas, Brainstorming, Notizen machen

16. November 2026

Discover Your Potential and Present It Effectively (german)

In today's rapidly changing professional world, it's essential to leverage your strengths effectively. Thorough potential analysis, precise profiling and successful self-marketing are the absolute keys to professional success. Would you like to discover your true potential, your ideal career path, and how to impress employers? Join our workshop to get the tools you need! // 10 am- 1pm // online // please register via Moodle

05. November 2026

New in Germany? 10 Insider Hacks to Land your First Job or Internship

We often meet students who have sent out hundreds of applications before seeking advice. You certainly don't want to be one of them! This workshop provides the most relevant information for your job search. You will have the chance to ask questions and leave with concrete results that you have worked on during the training.// 4pm-6pm // AM 105 // please register in Moodle

11. January 2027

Decode Germany: Intercultural Hacks for Student Life and Career Entry

Are you an international student who is eager to build a successful life and career in Germany? Do you sometimes struggle with unwritten cultural rules? Succeeding in the German academic world and job market requires more than language skills — it demands intercultural competence. Join this interactive workshop and learn from a professional intercultural trainer.// 2pm- 6pm // AM 02 // please register in Moodle

04. March 2027

Effective job hunting on Xing and LinkedIn

Did you know that most recruiters use online platforms to find and screen talent? In today's digital job market, having a strong online presence is your most powerful tool, as your digital footprint can open or close doors before you even apply. If you're ready to get noticed by top employers, join this hands-on workshop! // 10 am- 1pm // online // please register in Moodle

ECTS for Viadrina Kompass Events

Will I receive ECTS credits for my studies if I participate in a Viadrina Kompass training session?

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