{"id":12803,"date":"2026-02-04T14:21:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studienprogrammqplus.uni-mainz.de\/?p=12803"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:28:33","slug":"q-courses-suse-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studienprogrammqplus.uni-mainz.de\/en\/2026\/02\/04\/q-courses-suse-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Q+ Course Catalog SuSe 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n

Here you can find all Q+ courses and all open JGU courses for the summer semester 2026. Enjoy browsing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This logo identifies international Q+ courses that take place simultaneously in Mainz and at locations abroad, and are conducted by participants or teaching staff from the respective countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n<\/jgu-base-image>\n\n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Jan Lauwereyns, Doris Lindner, Shih-Hsiang Sung, Thomas Vilgis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.05.2026 | 9:30 \u2013 12:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18.05.2026 | 9:30 \u2013 12:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01.06.2026 | 09:30 – 12:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08.06.2026 | 09:30 – 12:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites: Good knowledge of English, willingness to work in international teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements: moderation of a session, working in a moderating team, contributing to a group project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description<\/em>: This four-part workshop of the COIL formats (C<\/strong>ollaborative O<\/strong>nline I<\/strong>nternational L<\/strong>ecture) between Studyprogram Q+\/JGU, the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation ISI\/Kyushu University\/Japan and the Program in Interdisciplinary Studies at National Sun Yat-sen University\/Taiwan will take a close look at meat consumption in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question of whether a meat-based diet is sensible is currently being debated primarily in the context of health, ecology and ethics. From a nutritional point of view, meat provides high-quality protein, essential amino acids and micronutrients such as iron, zinc and vitamin B12. These nutrients can also be obtained from plant-based or technologically refined alternatives, but this requires more conscious choices and, in some cases, supplementation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From an ecological perspective, conventional meat production is considered resource-intensive: compared to plant-based foods, it causes significantly higher greenhouse gas emissions, requires more land area and contributes to biodiversity change in many regions. At the same time, new forms of production \u2013 such as cultured meat or alternative protein sources \u2013 have the potential to be more environmentally friendly, but are not yet fully established technologically and economically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We discuss this tension with international and interdisciplinary experts from Germany, Japan and Taiwan. 10 Japanese students from ISI\/Kyushu, 10 German students from Q+\/Mainz and 10 students from NSYSU\/Taiwan work together in mixed international teams, supervised by international, interdisciplinary lecturers. Together we\u2019ll discuss four different aspects on the future of animal-based food production with considerations of human health, animal welfare and environmental sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, May 11:
09:30 \u2013 11:00 h Prof. Dr. Jan Lauwereyns\/Kyushu: One Health and the Production and Consumption of Food
11:00 \u2013 12:30 h question-and-answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, May 18:
09:30 \u2013 11:00 h Prof. Dr. Jan Lauwereyns\/Kyushu: Deciding How to Decide with Respect to Food Choice
11:00 \u2013 12:30 h question-and-answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, June 01:
09:30 \u2013 11:00 h Prof. Dr. Thomas Vilgis, Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research\/Mainz:
11:00 \u2013 12:30 h question-and-answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, June 08:
09:30 \u2013 11:00 h Dr. Shih-Hsiang Sung: <\/strong>Cultural Perspectives on Meat Consumption and the Rise of Plant-Based \u201cFuture Foods\u201d
11:00 \u2013 12:30 h question-and-answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– knowledge of fundamentals of animal-based food production, animal welfare, environmental sustainability and sustainable meat production<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– harnessing the 3Rs for animal welfare<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– teamwork in interdisciplinary and international groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– preparation and moderation of a teaching class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Jan Lauwereyns<\/strong>, Professor of Neuroscience,is Senior Vice President and Professor at Kyushu University, Japan. His scientific work centers on the cognitive and neural mechanisms of decision-making, with applications toward bioethics. In addition to Kyushu University, he has conducted research at the University of Leuven in Belgium, Juntendo University in Japan, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. Lauwereyns has published widely, including academic papers in journals such as Nature <\/em>and Neuron<\/em> and the monographs “The Anatomy of Bias” and “Brain and the Gaze,” both published with The MIT Press. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Shih-Hsiang Sung<\/strong> is an Anthropologist and Director of the Program in Interdisciplinary Studies at National Sun Yat-sen University (Taiwan). He received his Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in design anthropology, thick-data ethnography, and interdisciplinary innovation in higher education. His work integrates qualitative research with social design and regional revitalization, collaborating closely with communities and public-sector partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Thomas Vilgis<\/strong> studied physics at the University of Ulm, where he received his diploma in 1981 and his doctorate in physics in 1984. He spent his postdoctoral period with Sir Sam Edwards at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, UK, and in 1988 as a visiting scientist at Imperial College, London. In 1990 he habilitated at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and was appointed Professor of Theoretical Physics in 1996. Thomas Vilgis is a group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research and heads a group on the statistical physics of soft matter systems. In 1999 and 2000 he was appointed “directeur de recherche” at the Institut Charles Sadron in Strasbourg, France. Vilgis is the author and co-author of more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific articles and the author of more than 20 popular books on scientific aspects of food, the science of cooking and molecular gastronomy. Vilgis is also editor of the journal Culinaire (Journal of the Culture and Science of Food). <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Luis Caballero, Zillan Daoud<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04.05.2026 | 10:15 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

05.05.2026 | 10:15 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements:<\/em> Active participation, small group work, short presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever experienced this: Two people sitting diagonally across from you on the bus are loudly and offensively ranting about foreigners? Do you tune them out? Do you intervene? And if so, how? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of current political crises and social challenges, discriminatory prejudices and inflammatory rhetoric are becoming increasingly common in both professional and leisure settings. Discriminatory and anti-democratic attitudes have risen sharply in recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim of the Q+Workshop is to strengthen participants’ skills in dealing with discriminatory slogans and defamatory hate speech. Participants will learn how to respond calmly to verbal attacks and better cope with situations in which they initially feel helpless in the face of simplistic, inflammatory, or inhumane statements. The training serves as an aid to meaningful argumentation and is intended to encourage calm and courageous behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this end, the characteristics and functions of prejudice and discrimination are examined and awareness of their individual and societal effects is raised. Furthermore, the general principles of communication and its conditions, as well as typical communication strategies of the extreme right and right-wing populists and possible counter-reactions to them, are discussed. The argumentation training explains social-psychological, sociological, and political motives and contexts and introduces methods of analysis and communication techniques. In addition, basic recommendations for action are to be discussed together in the training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants have the opportunity to contribute their own experiences. Strategies are developed together to respond appropriately in critical situations. The training includes discussion, exchange of experiences, and input. Through small group work and practical exercises, discriminatory statements are examined, typical situations are reenacted, and appropriate responses are tested. Breaks are possible at any time, depending on the needs of the participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of the characteristics and functions of prejudice and discrimination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of the general principles of communication and its conditions, as well as typical communication strategies used by the far right and right-wing populists, and possible counter-reactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Strengthening one’s own competence in dealing with discriminatory statements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luis Caballero<\/strong> works as a social scientist on the topics of right-wing populism, the extreme right, anti-Semitism, racism, and democratic theory. He is part of the research group on the extreme right and right-wing populism in Rhineland-Palatinate and publishes regularly on these topics. 2019: Training as an argumentation trainer by the State Agency for Civic Education in Rhineland-Palatinate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zillan Daoud<\/strong> is a social worker and works in the field of migration and integration, with a particular focus on working with refugees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019: Training as an argumentation trainer by the State Agency for Civic Education in Rhineland-Palatinate.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Jutta Paulus, visitor service EU Parliament<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20.05.2026 | 08:30 – 23:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 credit point<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/em>: Travel costs 30 \u20ac<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements: Reading of the provided literature, willingness to work in small groups, research<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Europe’s environmental and energy policy faces complex challenges in the early 21st century. Central to this is the transition to a climate-neutral economic system, as envisaged by the European Green Deal. This transformation process requires not only massive investment in renewable energies and infrastructure, but also a profound reorganization of industrial value chains. At the same time, dependence on global energy markets creates structural vulnerability, which is further exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and volatile prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the social dimension of the energy transition remains a critical factor. Rising energy prices and unevenly distributed transition costs jeopardize social acceptance and political stability. The EU is thus faced with the task of combining environmental objectives with social justice while ensuring technological innovation, economic competitiveness, and security of supply. This multiple requirement makes it clear that European environmental and energy policy can only be successful in the long term through a combination of supranational coordination, national implementation, and local participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During our one-day Q+ excursion to Strasbourg, France, we will first learn about the tasks, functions, and procedures of the European Parliament. We will attend a plenary session and watch how the EU Parliament works from the visitors’ gallery. Then, MEP Jutta Paulus (Alliance 90\/The Greens) will be available for a discussion on \u201cBetween the Green Deal and reality shock: Europe’s environmental and energy policy in the context of multiple crises.\u201d Afterwards, there will be approximately two to three hours to stroll through the historically significant city of Strasbourg with its imposing cathedral, one of the most important church buildings in European architectural history<\/a>. Details of the itinerary will not be finalized until March 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, 20. May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30 h Meeting at Mainz Hauptbahnhof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30 – 11:00 h ICE train journey, from Mainz Hbf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ca. 19:00 – 23:00 h TGV train journey, from Strasbourg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program at the EU Parliament can only be finalized in detail in March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Objectives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of the tasks, functions, and procedures of the European Parliament, Europe’s current environmental and energy policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jutta Paulus is a German politician (Alliance 90\/The Greens) and pharmacist, as well as former managing director of the LAUS GmbH laboratory in Kirrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. She has been a Member of the European Parliament for The Greens\/EFA since 2019. Politico Europe magazine ranks Paulus among the most important politicians in the European Union for the implementation of the European Green Deal. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructor<\/em>: Georg von Hippel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15.06.2026 | 10:00 – 17:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Basic knowledge of or interest in probability theory and statistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Interest in quantitative and numerical methods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Willingness to engage with computer programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– English language skills for reading English-language sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Basic knowledge of a programming language is helpful but not necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements<\/em>: Practical exercises on the computer as part of the course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From particle physics to condensed matter physics, from quantitative analysis of financial derivatives to predicting the outcome of the US presidential election: Monte Carlo simulations have become indispensable in numerous scientific fields. But what exactly are Monte Carlo simulations and how do they work? In this course, we will explore this question and gain some initial practical experience with Monte Carlo simulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monte Carlo simulations use computer-generated (pseudo) random numbers to generate a large number of possible data sets from an underlying probability distribution. These data sets can then be analyzed using statistical methods to make statements about the system described by this probability distribution (e.g., a ferromagnetic crystal or the US electorate). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will deal with the following topics in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fundamentals of Monte Carlo simulation: Law of large numbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Generating random numbers with a computer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Simple applications in mathematics: Naive Monte Carlo integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Simple applications in social and economic sciences: analysis of scenarios<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Simple applications in statistics: Bootstrap resampling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Importance sampling and Markov chains<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Application in physics: spin models<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theoretical discussion is interspersed with numerous practical exercises on the computer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Buffon’s needle: an experimental determination of pi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. \u201cRandom numbers fall mainly in the planes\u201d: good and bad pseudo-random generators<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Integration using a dart: another definition of pi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Who will move into the White House? Simulation of the US presidential election based on polls <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Baron von M\u00fcnchhausen as a statistician: confidence intervals using bootstrap resampling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. \u201cBleeping magnets, how do they work\u201d: Simulation of a model for ferromagnetism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites for successful participation are basic knowledge of or interest in probability theory. Knowledge of a programming language would be helpful for the practical part, but is not required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Goals<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of the essential basic concepts of Monte Carlo simulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Ability to use Monte Carlo methods for simple simulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Basic understanding of Markov chain Monte Carlo simulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georg von Hippel<\/strong> studied physics, mathematics, and philosophy in Bonn and Cambridge, earned his doctorate in theoretical physics at Cambridge in 2004, and, after postdoctoral positions in Canada and at DESY Zeuthen, habilitated in theoretical physics in Mainz in 2014, where he has been an adjunct professor since 2021. His field of research is lattice QCD, which investigates the strong interaction of elementary particle physics using computer simulations. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Julia Gehle, Julia Maas, J\u00f6rn Ratering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19.06.2026 | 10:15 – 17:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 credit point<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/em>: Reading the literature provided in advance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements<\/em>: Willingness to participate actively, research in small groups, short presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

False reports spread rapidly, especially on social media and messenger services. On online platforms, it is easy to provide one-sided information on controversial topics and hardly allow other views. This is not a new phenomenon. People have always tried to influence others and shape opinions with false information. However, digitalization and social networks<\/a> have significantly intensified this development. Today, fake news is spread deliberately and on a massive scale in order to manipulate public opinion or facts (\u201calternative facts\u201d), trigger emotions such as fear and uncertainty, stir up sentiment, and promote extreme opinions such as xenophobia and discrimination. That is why it is so important not to accept or forward questionable content without checking it first. Facts can and must be verified, and information must be checked for validity. But how? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After presenting and discussing the current state of scientific research on journalistic news development, the methods for verifying social media content will be demonstrated using the example of ZDF news programs. So-called OSINT tools are used to check the news material for truthfulness, geolocation, chronolocation, and source. The advancement of AI is another gateway for disinformation in journalism. Participants will learn the most important methods themselves and practice them using interactive examples. Workshop reports from ZDF’s current affairs programming are also part of the workshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 19. June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15 – 10:45 h Welcome. Introduction and clarification of expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:45 – 13:00 h Luisa Gehle, M.A.: Understanding and countering disinformation: psychology, media mechanisms, and the limits of current interventions. Lecture, discussion. Student working group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00 – 14:00 h Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 – 17:30 h Julia Maas and J\u00f6rn Ratering, ZDF: “How do we ensure the accuracy of our news reports?” Lecture, discussion. Student working group <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Objectives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of the current state of scientific research in journalistic news development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of methods for verifying social media content using various examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luisa Gehle, M.A.<\/strong>, is a research assistant and doctoral candidate at the Institute of Journalism at the University of Mainz. In her research, she combines large-scale cross-national surveys with experimental approaches to understand how people process both truthful and false information and what role attitudes, media trust, and motivated cognitive processes play in this process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia Maas <\/strong>is a scientific documentarian at ZDF and is intensively involved in fact-checking and verification for current reporting, especially from crisis areas and on elections. She also teaches fact-checking and verification techniques at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. She has been working at various research desks in the ZDF archives since 2000 and has a degree in Romance languages and history from the University of M\u00fcnster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u00f6rn Ratering <\/strong>is a scientific documentarian at ZDF in Mainz. He also works as a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt. He was a data journalist at Hessischer Rundfunk and Deutscher Fachverlag in Frankfurt and previously worked at infoNetwork\/Mediengruppe RTL. Ratering speaks five languages and studied ethnology, education, and philosophy at JGU Mainz before entering his current field of work by studying computer information sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Thomas Heide, Konstanze Schiemann, Initiative R\u00f6misches Mainz e.V.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28.05.2026 | 10:15 – 17:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29.05.2026 | 10:15 – 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements<\/em>: Reading of literature provided in advance, willingness to participate in small group work, simulations, and impulse presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How well do you know Mainz? Many students work at Johannes Gutenberg University for years without getting to know the city of Mainz and its history. For example, many are unaware that Mainz played a prominent role as a military and administrative center in Roman antiquity and was one of the most important economic and cultural centers north of the Alps. Around 13\/12 BC, the Romans founded the legionary camp Mogontiacum here, named after the Celtic god Mogon. From the beginning, the site served as the headquarters of Roman legions and as a strategic outpost to secure the border on the Rhine (Limes). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mogontiacum quickly developed into an important military, economic, and cultural center: in addition to the military camp, a civilian settlement with crafts, trade, and temple complexes sprang up. Under Emperor Domitian, Mainz became the seat of the governor of the province of Germania Superior. Important buildings such as the large amphitheater, aqueducts, and an extensive road network attest to the urban character of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, Mainz was a cultural hub between the Roman and local populations. Numerous finds\u2014inscriptions, statues, and gravestones\u2014bear witness to the fusion of Roman, Celtic, and Germanic traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two-day workshop examines Mainz during the Roman Empire (Mogontiacum) as a border town of outstanding military, economic, and cultural significance. Archaeological finds and historical sources are used to examine urban development, infrastructure, and social structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 28. May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15 – 10:30 h Introduction and clarification of expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:30 – 12:00 h Dr. Konstanze Schiemann, Historical Seminar: \u201eMainz in Roman Times \u2013 A Historical Exploration\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 13:00 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00 – 14:00 h student work groups, presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 – 14:15 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:15 – 16:00 h Thomas Heide, M.A. Mainz Academy of Sciences: \u201cThe cityscape of Mogontiacum: Where have all the Roman buildings of ancient Mainz disappeared to?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00 – 17:00 h student work groups, presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:00 – 17:30 h Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 29. May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15 – 13:00 h Guided tour state museum Rhineland-Palatinate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00 – 14:00 h Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 – 16:00 h Guided Tour Temple of Isis and Mater Magna, Initiative R\u00f6misches Mainz e.V.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00 – 16:30 h Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Objectives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Understanding the founding and development of Mogontiacum in the context of Roman expansion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Understanding the strategic function of Mainz as a legionary camp and administrative center on the Roman Rhine border<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Recognizing the essential elements of Roman urbanization (amphitheaters, aqueducts, road networks) and their significance for life in Mainz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Analysis of the interactions between the Roman and indigenous populations and the ability to name examples of cultural fusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas Heide<\/strong> studied classical studies and classical archaeology in Berlin and Oxford. He has participated in several excavation projects in Germany, Greece, and Italy, and was involved in an international research project in Pompeii for many years. This work also inspired the topic of his dissertation, in which he examined the technical equipment of public baths in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Since 2023, he has been working as a research assistant on the project \u201cDisiecta Membra. Stone Architecture and Urbanism in Roman Germany.\u201d In this project, he is involved in the documentation and research of Roman architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Konstanze Schiemann<\/strong> is a research assistant in Ancient History and Cultural History of Antiquity at the University of Mainz. She studied history and economics at the University of Mannheim, completed a binational master’s degree in history in Paris and Heidelberg, and earned her doctorate at the University of Amsterdam with a thesis on \u201cAnimal fights as public entertainment in the late antique eastern Roman Empire.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Landesmuseum Mainz is one of the oldest museums in Germany. One of its predecessor institutions, the Municipal Painting Collection, was initiated in 1803 by Jean-Antoine Chaptal at the instigation of Napoleon Bonaparte through a donation of 36 paintings and founded by the city of Mainz. The museum, which is now located in the former electoral stables, has been part of the Rhineland-Palatinate General Directorate for Cultural Heritage since 2009 and, together with the Roman-Germanic Central Museum and the Gutenberg Museum, is one of the most important museums in Mainz. Its art and cultural history collection ranges from prehistory to the Roman period, the Middle Ages, and the Baroque period to Art Nouveau and 20th-century art. From 2004 to 2010, the Mainz State Museum underwent partial renovation at a total cost of 32 million euros and was adapted to the latest museum educational and technical requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Initiative R\u00f6misches Mainz e.V.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The significance of Mainz during Roman times is difficult for today’s city dwellers to grasp at first glance. Even visible monuments such as the Drusus Stone and the Roman Stones have not yet found a place commensurate with their significance. It is little known that the soil of Mainz still conceals a large underground archive with outstanding and valuable cultural and historical artifacts. The Initiative R\u00f6misches Mainz e.V. (Roman Mainz Association) aims to promote and develop identification with and interest in this great past. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructor<\/em>: Christian Kn\u00f6ppler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This course consists of three sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparatory session (90 min)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading and discussion (90 min)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing workshop (180 min)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates will be announced soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very good English skills, willingness to participate in discussion, write creatively, and share your own writings with the group. No prior knowledge of creative writing is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation of assigned readings, active participation in the workshop, creative text or short essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description:<\/em> Module on literature and creative writing in English. The event consists of two parts: a reading with a moderated discussion, where the author presents from their work and answers students’ questions, and a workshop where students learn to develop their own creative ideas and put them into text form through various exercises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q+Reads takes place in cooperation with the Picador Guest Professorship for Literature at Leipzig university. As part of this unique guest professorship in Germany, American authors are invited each semester to teach literature and creative writing. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n \n<\/jgu-base-image>\n\n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Youth and School Department of the Episcopal Youth Office in Mainz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

25.06.2026 | 18:00 – 22:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26.06.2026 | 08:00 – 22:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27.06.2026 | 08:00 – 19:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 credit points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/em>: A contribution of \u20ac50 per person is payable in advance. The participation fee includes accommodation at the Maria Einsiedel youth hostel (Gernsheim), materials, and meals. The event is sponsored by the diocese, the federal government, and Q+. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this seminar, which lasts several days, we offer participants the opportunity to explore current issues in their lives. The participants themselves choose which topics to address at the beginning of the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection days are a fixed format that the Reflection Day Team of the Youth and School Department conducts 20 times a year with students from the 9th grade onwards. The team consists of students from various degree programs who accompany the groups in teams of three. The reflection days, which are tailored to the age and target group as part of the Q+ program, offer participants the opportunity to gain self-awareness and take time out, as well as to learn about person- and process-oriented working methods with groups and discuss possible applications for their future careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 25. June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

until 18:00 Independent arrival at location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18:00 – 1900 Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19:00 – 20:00 Getting acquainted and moving into rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20:00 – 21:00 Clarification of expectations and concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21:00 – 22:00 Selection of Topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22:00 – 22:15 Evening reflection (reflections are food for thought, for example, to look back on or look ahead to a day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 26. June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

09:15 – 09:30 Morning impulse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

09:30 – 12:00 First unit on selected topic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00 – 15:00 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00 – 18:00 Second unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18:00 – 19:00 Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19:00 – 22:00 Open evening program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22:00 – 22:15 Evening impulse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 27. June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

09:15 – 09:30 Morning impulse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

09:30 – 12:00 Person directed group work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00 – 15:00 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00 – 18:00 Review and evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18:00 – 19:00 Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

starting 19:00 Independent departure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Learn to know yourself<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Person-centered approach with groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Social Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection day team of the Youth and School Department of the Episcopal Youth Office in Mainz<\/strong>, see Start | Youth in the Diocese of Mainz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructors: <\/em>Kai Arzheimer, Anna-Sophie Heinze, Ralph Schrader, Members of state parliament RLP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28.04.2026 | 14:15 – ca. 19:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29.04.2026 | 09:45 – ca. 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 credit point<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements:<\/em> Willingness to read preparatory literature, work in small groups, give short presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate in March 2026, the political system of our federal state faces a significant challenge: dealing with the increased influence of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current polls predict that the AfD will win around 18% of the vote, which represents a significant increase on the 8.3% it won in the 2021 election. This increase in support, particularly in structurally weak regions and among younger voters, reflects, among other things, growing dissatisfaction with the established parties. The latter are faced with the question of how to deal with the AfD’s increased influence. Most parties reject direct cooperation with the AfD, which makes it difficult to form stable coalitions. At the same time, there is the challenge of taking the concerns of voters who have turned to the AfD seriously and incorporating them into the political debate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with the AfD after the 2026 state elections will therefore become a key issue for the political future of Rhineland-Palatinate. A careful balance must be struck between upholding democratic principles and integrating different social currents into the political discourse. What strategies have the established parties pursued in recent years and how effective have they been? What lessons can be learned from the experiences of other European countries? And why is it crucial for the future of liberal democracy to consider appropriate responses? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Q+Workshop provides space for analysis, reflection, and discussion. Together, we will take a look at the results of the state elections and put them into context. After an overview of the current state of research on the rise and influence of far-right parties in Europe, we will discuss the possibilities and limitations of political and social approaches to dealing with the AfD. In small groups, we will critically examine the arguments for and against a possible ban. Finally, we will develop perspectives on how liberal democracy as a whole can be strengthened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, 28. April 2026: Workshop at JGU Mainz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:15 – 14:30 Dr. Doris Lindner, Q+: Welsome, introductions, clarification of expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:30 – 16:00 Prof. Kai Arzheimer, political scientist, Universit\u00e4t Mainz: Election analysis RLP \u2013 Lecture and discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00 – 16:10 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:10 – 17:30 Dr. Anna-Sophie Heinze, political scientist, University of Trier: \u201cDealing with the AfD inside and outside parliaments. Lecture and discussion.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:30 – 18:30 Student group work: Pros and cons AfD ban<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18:30 – ca. 19:00 Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, 29. April 2026: Excursion to state parliament RLP in Mainz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:45 Meeting in front of the gate of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Parliament (Platz der Mainzer Republik 1)
10:00\u201310:15 Security check and registration
10:15 a.m.\u201312:30 Guided tour of the Deutschhaus and the plenary chamber, as well as a workshop with Ralph Schrader (Communications Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch at Landtagsrestaurant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:30 – 14:30 Preparation of conversation with members of parliament<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.30 – 15:30 Discussion with members of parliament: Assessment of the election results. How to deal with the AfD? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:30 – ca. 16:00 Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to international research on populism and the far right<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge of key developments in far-right parties in Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classification of the state election results in Rhineland-Palatinate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion of the political and social implications for dealing with the AfD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical examination of possible proceedings to ban the AfD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing constructive approaches to strengthening liberal democracy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Kai Arzheimer studied political science, German language and literature, and philosophy, earning his doctorate and habilitation at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. From 2006 to 2009, he was a lecturer in German and West European politics and a DAAD lecturer at the Department of Government at the University of Essex. Since 2009, he has been a professor of political science at the University of Mainz. He declined an appointment at Philipps University in Marburg. From 2017 to 2018, he held the Hannah Arendt Visiting Chair for German and European Studies at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. He is a member of the American Political Science Association, the German Association for Electoral Research, the German Political Science Association, the International Association for the Study of German Politics, the Political Studies Association, the ECPR Standing Group on Extremism & Democracy, and Extreme Right Electorates and Party Success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Anna-Sophie Heinze<\/strong> studied political science at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, where she earned her doctorate with a thesis on how state parliaments deal with the AfD. From 2017 to 2020, she was a research assistant at the Chair of Political Systems and System Comparison and at the Mercator Forum for Migration and Democracy (MIDEM) at the Technical University of Dresden, and since 2020 she has been an academic advisor at the University of Trier. Her research focuses on democracy, political parties, youth, and the far right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ralph Schrader<\/strong> studied sociology and is head of the communications department at the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament. He is responsible for visitor services and is the contact person for visits to parliament, plenary sessions, and committees. He also designs customized visit programs for educational institutions, organizations, and companies. For many years, he worked as a speechwriter for Hendrik Hering, president of the state parliament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The state parliament<\/strong> is the supreme body elected by the people to shape political policy in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It represents the people, elects the minister-president, and confirms the state government. In addition, the state parliament passes laws and approves the state budget, monitors the executive branch, and participates in shaping state policy. The state parliament has 101 seats, which are distributed as follows prior to the 2026 state election: SPD 39, CDU 31, B 90\/Greens 9, AfD 6, FPD 6, FW 4, BSW 1, independents 5. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Katharina Rauh, Anna Rosinus, Marieke Smilde-Becker, Thomas K\u00f6rner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21.05.2026 | 10:15 – 18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22.05.2026 | 10:15 – 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements<\/em>: Reading of literature provided in advance, willingness to participate in small group work, simulations, and impulse presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ongoing social fragmentation across generations, social milieus, and diverse lifestyles is one of the most pressing problems facing modern societies. At a time when demographic change, social inequality, and cultural diversification are challenging existing patterns of solidarity, innovative concepts of social cohesion are increasingly becoming the focus of scientific and socio-political debates. The Q+Seminar \u201cBuilding social bridges instead of digging trenches: Multigenerational projects as socio-spatial laboratories for the future\u201d addresses the vision of multigenerational projects as promising socio-spatial fields of experimentation for new forms of coexistence \u2013 also with a view to counteracting increasing social division. The aim is not to play different interests off against each other, but to systematically link them and examine their mutual potential. When it comes to basic social needs such as housing, work, and care, synergies can be identified across generations: while younger people are often looking for affordable housing, professional flexibility, and social networking, older people often have spatial resources, experiential knowledge, and time at their disposal. Multigenerational arrangements could bring these complementary needs together and give rise to new forms of solidarity-based everyday organization that go beyond purely economic efficiency logic. In this exciting field of research, questions of social justice, participation, and sustainable public services would be renegotiated, and social division would not be accepted as an inevitable result of modern differentiation, but rather as a challenge that can be actively addressed with innovative, intergenerational concepts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the first day of the two-part Q+Workshop, we will learn about demographic developments in Germany and their consequences for urban planning in the coming decades. On the second day, we will use the creative method \u201cValue Proposition Canvas\u201d to identify the respective interests of the participants, who come from different generations in this Q+Workshop. In a further step, synergies will be identified, systematically linked, and examined for their mutual potential. The results will be taken up and further developed in another Q+seminar in the coming winter semester 2026\/27. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 21. May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15 – 10:30 Welcome and Clarification of Expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:30 – 12:30 Marieke Smilde-Becker and Thomas K\u00f6rner, Federal Statistical Office Wiesbaden: Lecture and discussion \u201cAnalyzing demographic change: methods, results, and perspectives\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 – 13:30 Student work groups and short presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:30 – 14:30 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:30 – 16:30 Prof. i.V. Katharina Rauh, Dipl. Ing. Urban Planner BDA, prosa Architecture+Urban Planning: Lecture and discussion \u201cMulti-generational projects and urban development \u2013 yesterday, today, and tomorrow\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:30 – 17:30 Student work groups and short presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:30 – 18:00 Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 22. May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15 – 10:30 Welcome and review of day one<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:30 – 11:00 Prof. Anna Rosinus, Professor for Economics, particularly strategy, management, entrepreneurship: Introduction to method \u201eValue Proposition Canvas\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 – 11:30 Group interviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 – 12:00 Group reflection on interviews, review of individual results<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 12:30 Presentation of individual results combined with systematization and aggregation of the results of all groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 – 13:30 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:30 – 13:45 Introduction to selected creative methods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:45 – 15:45 Idea development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:45 – 16:00 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00 – 16:30 Presentation of results<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:30 – 17:00 Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Ability to identify the causes and dynamics of demographic change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of central data sources (e.g., official statistics, population forecasts, microcensus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Learning how to use selected creativity methods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Reflection on one’s own images of generations and age stereotypes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Recognizing multigenerational projects as places of democratic negotiation processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Anna Rosinus <\/strong>holds degrees in business administration and economics. She earned her doctorate at TU Darmstadt before taking up the professorship for business administration, specializing in strategy, management, and entrepreneurship, at the Faculty of Economics at Mainz University of Applied Sciences in 2010. She also works as a research assistant for the German Council of Economic Experts, as a project manager for strategy and investments at SCHUFA Holding AG, and as head of the International Marketing department at JOST World. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katharina Rauh<\/strong> studied architecture at TU Darmstadt and ETSAV Barcelona, graduating with honors. She was a research assistant at the Chair of Urban and Regional Development at TU Darmstadt and has been a partner at the architecture firm prosa Architektur+Stadtplanung BDA since 2017. Since the 2015\/26 winter semester, Katharina Rauh has been the acting professor for urban, landscape, and design studies at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marieke Smilde-Becker<\/strong> studied at the Universities of Erfurt and Rostock and is a consultant in the \u201cDemographic Analyses and Model Calculations, Natural Population Movements\u201d department. Her current work focuses on population projections. Thomas K\u00f6rner<\/strong> studied sociology at the Universities of Mainz and Caen and heads the \u201cPopulation Statistics Evaluations and Analyses from the Microcensus\u201d department at the Federal Statistical Office. His work focuses on households and lifestyles, migration and integration, equality, and older people. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Instructors<\/em>: Dr. Matthias Gem\u00e4hlich, Professor Dr. Christoph Safferling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pavel Dietz, Mona \u00dclker, Thomas Rigotti, Katharina Diehl, Simone Eckert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25.06.2026 | 10:15 – 17:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26.06.2026 | 10:15 – 17:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements: Reading of the literature provided in advance, willingness to work in small groups and give short presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much pressure is there in studying\u2014and how can you stay healthy and balanced amid high demands? The two-day workshop \u201cStudy more, stress less. Studying between pressure to perform and self-care\u201d combines scientific perspectives with practical methods of prevention and health promotion. It is aimed at students who want to understand how social, institutional, and personal factors shape their studies \u2013 and who want to learn how to deal with stress in a reflective and mindful way. On the first day, Prof. Dr. Katharina Diehl (FAU Erlangen) will examine the topic from a medical sociological perspective: Social inequalities are already apparent in the transition from school to university, but the transition itself is also associated with changes in health behavior and mental health. During their studies, correlations between health and socioeconomic status become apparent, with perceived injustice also being linked to the individual health of students. All these aspects will be addressed in her lecture and discussed on the basis of current data for Germany. Also on this first day, Prof. Dr. Thomas Rigotti (JGU Mainz) will explain the mechanisms of performance pressure, stress, and resilience from a psychological perspective. In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Rigotti will show how students can specifically strengthen their resilience in everyday student life. The focus is on practical strategies for dealing with stress, pressure to perform, and challenges in their studies. Through practical ideas and suggestions for reflection, participants will be given tools to build their mental resilience in the long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program is supplemented by small group work and student presentations, which provide space for personal experiences, exchange, and reflection. The second day takes participants first to the Ober-Olmer Forest, where guided forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) with Simone Eckert (Happy Yoga Flow) takes place \u2013 a conscious immersion in nature to promote mindfulness and relaxation. Structured perception exercises activate stress regulation mechanisms that can help prevent overload, especially in everyday student life. The intervention also supports concentration, mental relaxation, and a reflective approach to one’s own resources. Back at JGU, there will be a lecture by Prof. Dr. Pavel Dietz (JGU Mainz\/Mainz University Medical Center), who will present scientifically based individual and institutional resources for student self-care. Current research findings on stress factors in university life and effective prevention and intervention approaches will be presented. The focus here will be on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior. The lecture will also offer practical ideas on how self-care can be strengthened at the individual level and sustainably supported by university structures. A practical qigong session with Mona \u00dclker (Mainz University Medical Center) and a joint concluding discussion will round off the day. Through slow, coordinated movements and controlled breathing, qi gong can regulate the activity of the autonomic nervous system and thereby reduce stress-related physiological reactions. Studies show that regular qi gong practice is associated with a significant decrease in perceived stress. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of stress mechanisms, reflect on their own resources and stressors, and learn practical methods for relaxation and self-care. The event thus offers a unique combination of theoretical expertise, personal reflection, and practical experience for healthier, more conscious, and more sustainable studying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 25.06.2026: Workshop at JGU Mainz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15 – 10:30 Doris Lindner, Q+: Introductions and clarification of expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:30 – 12:00 Prof. Dr. Katharina Diehl, Professor for Epidemiology and Public Health, FAU Erlangen: Lecture and discussion: \u201cUnequal and unfair? Student health from a medical sociological perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 13:00 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00 – 14:00 Student group work, presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 – 14:15 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:15 – 16:00 h Prof. Dr. Thomas Rigotti, Professor of Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology, JGU Mainz: Lecture and discussion \u201cStrengthening resilience during your studies: Practical tools for students. A psychological perspective on performance and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00 – 17:00 Student group work, presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:00 – ca. 17:30 Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 26.06.2026: Excursion to Ober-Olm forest, then workshop at JGU Mainz

10:15 Meeting point: Ober-Olmer Forest\/Forest Nature Conservation Center (Am Wald 14, 55270 Ober-Olm)
10:30 – 12:30 Simone Eckert, course instructor for forest bathing and mindfulness in the forest: Shinrin Yoku (guided forest bathing) in the Ober-Olmer Forest
12:30 – 14:15 Return to the seminar rooms on your own and lunch break
14:15 – 16:00 Prof. Dr. Pavel Dietz, adjunct professor and head of the Institute for Occupational, Social, and Environmental Medicine, JGU\/University Medical Center Mainz: Lecture and discussion \u201cIndividual and institutional resources for student self-care.\u201d
16:00 – 17:00 Mona \u00dclker, M.A.; University Medical Center Mainz: Practical session on qigong.
17:00 – ca. 17:30 Concluding discussion and feedback<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Objectives:
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– Analysis of performance pressure in higher education from a social, psychological, and individual perspective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Scientifically based understanding of the mechanisms of stress, strain, and self-care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Reflection on personal stressors and resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Recognizing institutional and structural conditions of self-care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Application of practical methods of relaxation and mindfulness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Katharina Diehl<\/strong> studied social sciences at the Universities of Mannheim and Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 (Finland). After completing her studies, she worked as a project manager and later as a program manager at the Mannheim Institute for Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine from May 2009. In 2013, she received her doctorate in sociology from the University of Trier. This was followed by her habilitation in 2018 and the award of the venia legendi for the subject of public health at the Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University. In November 2021, she was appointed adjunct professor. In addition, she was awarded the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg Certificate for University Didactics (2011) and the National Certificate in Epidemiology (2020). Since January 2022, she has held the professorship for epidemiology and public health at the Chair of Biometry and Epidemiology, which is located at the Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Pavel Dietz<\/strong> studied sports science at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). In April 2014, he received his doctorate from the Department of Sports Medicine, Prevention, and Rehabilitation at JGU. After several years of research at the universities of Mainz, Graz (Austria), Johannesburg (South Africa), and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), he habilitated at the University of Graz (Venia Legendi Public Health) in October 2017. In August 2018, he returned to Mainz to the Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine to lead the interdisciplinary model project Healthy Campus Mainz. In February 2022, Dietz was awarded the title of adjunct professor by the president of JGU. From November 2022 to October 2024, he was also a visiting professor at the Institute for Movement Sciences, Sport, and Health at the University of Graz. On August 1, 2023, he took over (initially on an interim basis, now permanently) as head of the Institute for Occupational, Social, and Environmental Medicine at the University Medical Center Mainz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simone Eckert<\/strong> is a passionate yoga teacher and founder of Happy Yoga Flow<\/em>, where she helps people reconnect with themselves and their inner strength. She has been practicing yoga for many years and shares her enthusiasm in classes such as Hatha, Yin, Fascia, and SUP yoga. Her vision is to give people opportunities for short and long breaks\u2014from a few breaths to retreats lasting several days\u2014so that they can truly find themselves. She places particular emphasis on connecting with nature, mindfulness, and experiencing inner peace. comprehensive yoga training and is a nature mental coach, course instructor for forest bathing and mindfulness in the forest, and DTB course instructor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Thomas Rigotti <\/strong>has been Professor of Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2013 and Research Group Leader at the Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR) since 2020. He studied psychology at the University of Leipzig, where he received his doctorate in 2008 and then worked as a research assistant before receiving calls to W\u00fcrzburg and Bamberg in 2012 and moving to Mainz in 2013, where he also served as spokesperson for the Gutenberg Academy (2021-2023) and the AOW specialist group (2019-2022). His research interests include time-dynamic processes of stress and resilience in the work context, leadership and health, systemic influences on working conditions, flexibilization of work, AI in the work context, and organizational fairness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mona \u00dclker <\/strong>studied Prevention & Health Psychology (B.A.) and Personnel Psychology (M.A.). Since graduating, she has been working at the Institute for Occupational, Social, and Environmental Medicine at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where she is a senior staff member responsible for student health management and coordinates the \u201cHealthy Campus Mainz \u2013 Healthy Studying\u201d project. She is also a certified alternative practitioner and certified Qi Gong instructor. Her passion for health\u2014especially in the area of prevention and promotion\u2014was evident early on in her work as a health promoter at the association Klasse 2000 e.V. and as a speaker at numerous health-related lectures and workshops for interested citizens in cooperation with public administrations and family centers. She is the author of the book \u201cQi Gong for Children\u201d <\/em>and previously headed the operational management of a longitudinal study on the resilience of young adults at the Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR). <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

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Instructors<\/em>: Margarete Imhof, Myriam Schlag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08.05.2026 | 12:00 – 18:00
29.05.2026 | 12:00 – 18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements: <\/em>Active participation in the discussion and submission of a portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After registering, students are asked to send an email to imhof@uni-mainz.de with a brief description (3-5 lines) of which questions on the topic of listening they are particularly interested in. We will try to address these in our detailed planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This two-day event introduces the topic of listening. On the first day, we will discuss the psychological basics of auditory information processing and the associated memory processes, and we will use examples and exercises to make listening tangible as a process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the second day, we will work with the Premium Listening concept using relevant exercises and examine the effects and limitations of listening with the help of relevant research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants are expected to maintain a course portfolio, which we will provide in advance, and to familiarize themselves with the topic before the first session by following the suggested links to podcasts or YouTube videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, May 8, 2026: Psychological foundations of auditory information processing and listening as a process<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 12:30 Welcome and introduction to the topic: What is your idea of listening?
12:30 – 13:30 Definition and process of listening: interactive lecture
13:30 – 14:00 Coffee break
14:00 – 14:45 Exercises to illustrate different forms and mechanisms of listening
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 16:00 The mindset that promotes listening
16:00 – 16:45 Exercises and reflection on techniques for a mindset that promotes listening
16:45 – 17:00 Fresh air break
17:00 – 17:45 Overcoming obstacles and finding resources for listening
17:45 – 18:00 Work and self-observation assignments for the next session and closing round<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, May 29, 2026: The concept of premium listening<\/em> and the effects and limitations of listening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 12:30 Review of experiences from work and self-observation assignments (course portfolio)
12:30 – 13:30 Presentation of the Premium Listening<\/em> concept
13:30 – 14:00 Coffee break
14:00 – 14:45 Exercises to illustrate the components of Premium Listening<\/em>
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 16:00 Research and findings on the effects of Premium Listening<\/em>
16:00 – 16:45 Application scenarios for Premium Listening<\/em>
16:45 – 17:00 Fresh air break
17:00 – 17:45 Critical discussion of the forms, effects, and limitations of premium listening<\/em>
17:45 – 18:00 Closing round and evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Ability to describe psychological structures and processes of auditory information processing, illustrate the complexity of the listening process using examples, identify and apply strategies for effective listening, assess the effects of successful and unsuccessful listening, distinguish the concept of premium listening from other forms of listening, Critically weigh the possibilities and limitations of transferring findings from listening research to everyday scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Margarete Imhof<\/strong> completed her habilitation thesis on listening at Goethe University in Frankfurt in 2004. From 2008 to 2024, she worked as a professor of psychology in educational sciences at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Her research has focused on forms and effects of listening, among other topics. She has been a member of the International Listening Association <\/em>since 1998 and served as its president in 2007\/2008. From 2011 to 2023, she was editor of the International Journal of Listening.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Myriam Schlag <\/strong>studied psychology at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. From 2010 to 2018, she completed her doctorate and worked at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in the Department of Psychology in Educational Sciences. She also completed a degree in journalism. Since 2018, Myriam Schlag has been working as a freelance psychologist and author, including in the field of science communication. Since 2025, she has been collaborating with Margarete Imhof on projects related to listening. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Instructors<\/em>: Antonio Borst, Marc Hertel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.06.2026 | 16:00 – 18:00
12.06.2026 | 09:00 – 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 credit point<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contents:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMigrant smugglers\u201d are often associated with crime. The so-called smuggling of people into other countries is frequently portrayed in the media and political discourse as the work of international gangs that exploit and abuse migrants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, migrants on their way to Europe are dependent on smugglers precisely because there are no legal migration routes and this is the only way they can cross monitored and increasingly militarized landscapes such as the Sahara or the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this course, we look beyond the usual buzzwords and explore the concrete effects of the EU’s humanitarian-based \u201cfight against migrant smuggling\u201d (see EU Action Plan 2021-2025). To this end, we will focus on a transit location where this EU migration policy, the criminalization of smuggling, and the resulting detention of migrants or their diversion to more dangerous routes are clearly evident: Agadez \u2013 also known as the \u2018smuggling hotspot\u2019 of the Sahara. We will not only discuss critical social science perspectives on the European border regime, but also talk to a former migrant who was stranded there and is now an activist. Over the course of both seminar days, we will ask to what extent the European fight against smugglers primarily protects migrants (as claimed) or primarily protects Europe’s external borders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, 11.06.2026: introduction to migrant smuggling discourse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00 – 17:00: Introduction, getting acquainted, and associations with migrant smugglers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:00 – 18:00: EU Action Plan against Migrant Smuggling (2021-2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 12.06.2026: Expert contributions and in-depth analysis of smuggling and its criminalization using the example of Agadez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

09:00 – 11:00: Dr. Benjamin Etzold: Keynote speech and discussion on the European border regime and migration routes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 – 12:30: Criminalization and reorganization of smuggling operations and networks in the \u201csmuggling hotspot\u201d of Agadez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:30 – 14:30: Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, former migrant stranded in Agadez and now an activist based in Dakar: Discussion (section in English)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00 – 17:00: Synthesis and concluding discussion: The European Fight Against Migrant Smuggling \u2013 For the Protection of Migrants or the Borders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning objectives<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Knowledge of the fundamentals of the European border regime<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Examination and reflection on smuggling practices in the context of migration\u2014including from the perspective of those affected\u2014as well as on current EU policies to combat smugglers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antonio Borst <\/strong>is studying for a master’s degree in teaching mathematics, geography, and history and has been attending Q+ for many semesters. He is interested in political education and how complex social issues can be presented in a didactic way that facilitates scientifically sound, objective, and productive discussion. He brings experience from working on interactive learning formats at simpleclub<\/em> and from school. He has been following migration and the effects of European border policy for some time out of personal interest and wants to deepen his knowledge of the subject in a master’s program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Benjamin Etzold<\/strong> holds a doctorate in social geography and has been working as a migration and conflict researcher at the Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) since 2016. He is a recognized expert on migration who is frequently sought after by the media and co-editor of the \u201cGlobal Flight 2025 Report.\u201d In recent years, he has focused intensively on translocal livelihood security, migration routes, transnational networks, and the connection between migration and violence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc Hertel is a human geographer, JGU master’s graduate, and former Q+Student. Since 2024, he has been intensively engaged in critical migration and border regime research, initially for his master’s thesis on Spanish arrival infrastructure and now for his doctoral project on the influence of European border externalization on collective means of transport in West Africa. He is also a volunteer editor for MiGAZIN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ibrahima Konat\u00e9<\/strong> is an independent researcher and activist from Dakar. He takes a critical look at European border externalization and structural violence against migrants. He was also a migrant himself, encountering European migration control in several places in West and North Africa, including Agadez. After returning to Senegal, he became involved in several pro-migrant groups and most recently founded the project \u201cMissing Voices.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Instructors<\/em>: Lukas Otterspeer, Susanne Dyhr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24.04.2026 | 10:15 – 18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 credit point<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements:<\/em> Willingness to read preparatory literature, small group work, keynote speeches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course description<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In times of increasing political polarization and social tensions, universities are also increasingly becoming the focus of right-wing nationalist and right-wing extremist movements, as can be seen in the United States and Hungary. As places of free expression, academic reflection, and social debate, universities have always had a special responsibility to defend democratic values. Right-wing extremist groups are therefore increasingly attempting to use the university space for propaganda, recruitment, or targeted provocations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Germany, too, the currently very realistic prospect of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party entering government is raising considerable concerns about academic freedom and the autonomy of educational institutions. Among other things, universities could be exposed to increased political influence, for example through ideologically motivated interference in curricula, research funding, and personnel decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do we protect ourselves when pressure from right-wing extremist forces on us as members of a university increases? How do we, as teachers or students, respond in concrete terms when our university self-governance or our culture of debate is interfered with? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this Q+Workshop, we will first examine the current state of right-wing extremist tendencies in German higher education. We will also highlight the best practice example of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, which was the first university in Germany to adopt a position paper against right-wing extremist influence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 24. April 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15 – 10:45 Introduction and clarification of expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:45 – 12:15 PD Dr. Lukas Otterspeer, University Flensburg: Lecture and discussion: \u201cRight-wing populism and right-wing extremism in universities\u201d \u2013 with a focus on the perspective of those affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:15 – 13:15 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:15 – 14:15 Student working groups, student presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:15 – 14:30 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:30 – 16:00 Susanne Dyhr, M.A., University Cottbus-Senftenberg: Lecture and discussion: Best practice example, \u201cAction plan against (far-right) influence at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00 – 16:15 Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:15 – 17:15 Student working groups, student presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:15 – 18:00 Concluding discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Objectives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Ability to define the terms right-wing populism and right-wing extremism and to identify manifestations of right-wing populism and right-wing extremism in universities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Ability to justify the historical, present, and future relevance of the topic with reference to the state of research and to describe key findings of empirical research on the perspectives of those affected<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susanne Dyhr M.A. <\/strong>studied sociocultural studies at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt. Since 2021, she has been a research assistant in the Department of Social Work Methods and Theories, specializing in community work and the prevention of right-wing extremism at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PD Dr. habil. Lukas Otterspeer <\/strong> is an educational scientist at the European University of Flensburg. His work focuses on qualitative social research, research on social boundaries and social theories, and research on right-wing populism\/extremism in education, culture, and science. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Superstition and Heresy. Heresy Trials in the Middle Ages <\/strong> – Prof. Dr. Nina Gallion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archives and Histories of the Civil Rights Movement<\/strong> – Dr. Frank Obenland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Argumentation, Communication, Rhetoric I and II<\/strong> – Dr. Daniel Schmicking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aspects of Old Testament Conceptions of God<\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hieke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audio Description<\/strong> \u2013 Thomas Kempa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreign Policy from below \u2013 Civil Society Contributions to International Understanding<\/strong> – Dr. Stephan Walter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bibel and Bioethics (inkl. Climate Ethics)<\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ruben Zimmermann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biophysical Chemistry<\/strong> – Univ-Prof. Dr. Carsten S\u00f6nnichsen <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical AI Studies. Perspectives on New Technologies <\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gabriele Schabacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City in the Middle Ages – Dr. Regina Sch\u00e4fer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Romanian Culture<\/strong> – Dr. Anca Gata<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Sociology of Science \u2013 Claudia G\u00f6bel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensemble ALL INCLUSIVE<\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Ulrike Tiedemann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrepreneurship <\/strong>\u2013 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andranik Tumasjan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carnival and Urban Society in Mainz<\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Bierschenk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

German Studies and History Working Group<\/strong> \u2013 Florian Tobias Kehm; Dr. Daniel Kroi\u00df<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Protest Movements in Germany since 1945<\/strong> – Dr. Stephan Walter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of the Ottoman Empire<\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Dr. Petr Kucera<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fundamental Questions of Dogmatics <\/strong>– Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Roth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Justice System under National Socialism<\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Ki\u00dfener<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literature of the 1930s<\/strong> \u2013 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rainer Emig<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Woman* Researches Images of Eva<\/strong> \u2013 apl. Prof. Dr. Dorothea Erbele-K\u00fcster <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Rights in State and Church. Theological Positioning, Legal Anchoring, Developments in Case Law (with Excursion) <\/strong> – Prof. Dr. Matthias Pulte; Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Roth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methods and Theories of Cultural Studies\/Critical Approaches in Literary and Cultural Studies<\/strong> \u2013 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rainer Emig<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Way Mainz<\/strong> – Univ.-Prof. Christopher Miltenberger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Religious Literacy: Learning to Deal with the Plurality of Religious Faiths <\/strong>\u2013 Dr. Frank van der Felden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romanian I (Language Course for Beginners) Group A <\/strong>\u2013 Dr. Anca Gata<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scriptural Hermeneutics. What Significance Does the Bible Have for Dogmatics and Ethics? <\/strong> – Dr. Ulrike Peisker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play, Ethics, and the New Testament – Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Roth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone Dominion. Castles in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley <\/strong> – Prof. Dr. Nina Gallion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Myth of King Arthur in British Literature and Culture<\/strong> \u2013 Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rainer Emig<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video Production<\/strong> \u2013 Nina Oehler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forest-Future-Coaching<\/strong> – Dr. Ute Becker; Timo Graffe; Louisa Mosmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Jesus? Christology and Politics in Luke’s Two-Volume Work <\/strong> – Laura Henke; Prof. Dr. Michael H\u00f6lscher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs numerous as the stars in the sky.\u201d The Emergence of Monastic Communities in the Middle Rhine Region in the High Middle Ages <\/strong> \u2013 Dr. Matthias K\u00fchlwein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between Tradition and New Beginnings \u2013 550 Years University Mainz<\/strong> – apl. Prof. Dr. Bettina Braun; Lukas Michael Holin <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

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Mandatory internship without remuneration. Credit for specialized studies possible; no credits for Q+ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information: https:\/\/lir-mainz.de\/assets\/lir_64.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Fortgeschrittenes Studium und immatrikuliert im Fach Psychologie oder verwandten Fachbereichen (auch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BWL, Marketing, Kommunikation, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You need to complete a mandatory internship as part of your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You can work in a structured and independent manner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You are flexible in your working hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You have a reliable and conscientious work style<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You are highly motivated to support our projects and are a good team player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You have good communication skills and a good command of English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You are interested in resilience and working at a research institute with a strong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

application relevance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description:<\/em> The Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR) gGmbH is an independent, non-university research institute with the aim of investigating the phenomenon of resilience, i.e., the maintenance or rapid restoration of mental health during or after acute or chronic stressful life circumstances. It investigates the mechanisms that mediate resilience and develops resilience-promoting <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interventions and implements effective interventions in healthcare in companies, schools, or universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are always open to unsolicited applications and are looking for<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intern (m\/f\/d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

as part of a mandatory internship during your studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your degree program and the focus of the internship, your tasks will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Support in designing lectures and workshops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Research tasks on various topics related to health promotion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Creation of texts, videos, digital media, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Requirements:<\/strong>
The DIJ is always open to unsolicited applications and is looking for interns (m\/f\/d) for voluntary or mandatory internships. If you are applying for a mandatory internship, please clarify the requirements for recognition with your department in advance.

Application:<\/strong> Please send your application with your resume and cover letter as a single PDF file by April 9, 2026,<\/strong> for an internship starting in October 26 to the Q+Team. We will then forward your application to the DIJ in Japan.

Funding: The DIJ supports the internship with a monthly allowance of \u20ac450. You can also apply for two scholarships that cover a flight cost subsidy and monthly installments for living expenses. Q+ will be happy to advise you here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description: <\/em>The German Institute for Japanese Studies (DIJ) is a German research institute based in Tokyo. It was founded in 1988 and has been part of the Max Weber Foundation \u2013 German Humanities Institutes Abroad since 2002, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Its remit includes research into modern Japan in a global context. The DIJ decides independently on the content of its research mandate.
The aim of the DIJ is to broaden and deepen knowledge of the society, economy, politics, and culture of modern Japan, as well as its international relations. This is achieved through the application and further development of theories and methods from the humanities, social sciences, and economics. Comparative questions and multi- and interdisciplinary approaches are of particular importance in this context.

Since 2021, the DIJ has been an international partner of the Q+ study program and offers Q+ students the opportunity to complete a voluntary or mandatory internship at the institute in Tokyo for up to 11 weeks. An internship with a focus on research, or an internship in administration, science communication, or library is possible. Information on activities and current research can be found on the DIJ website: https:\/\/www.dijtokyo.org\/de\/.

Your profile:
\u2022 Advanced studies, particularly in the humanities, social sciences, or economics
\u2022 You are interested in Japan and in scientific or administrative work at a research institute in the field of German-Japanese culture
\u2022 You are able to work in a structured and independent manner
\u2022 You have a reliable and conscientious work style
\u2022 You are highly motivated and can support one or more projects and integrate well into a team
\u2022 You have good communication skills and a good command of English
\u2022 Knowledge of Japanese is desirable and an advantage

Your tasks, depending on your degree program and the focus of the internship in the research-oriented area, include:
\u2022 Support in the conception of lectures and workshops
\u2022 Research tasks on various topics
\u2022 Creation of texts, videos, digital media, etc.
\u2022 Collaboration and support in projects

Your tasks, depending on your degree program and the focus of the internship in the administrative area, include:
\u2022 Support for administrative management
\u2022 Support in public relations
\u2022 Research tasks on various topics
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Prerequisites:<\/em>
For the four-week research internship at Die Spur,<\/a> previous journalistic experience and confidence in using social media are desirable. An affinity for socio-political topics and independent research work is also required. The format focuses on information gathering from open sources (OSINT) and data journalism. Therefore, applicants with relevant knowledge or interest in these areas are particularly sought after.

Requirements<\/em>: Internship in September 2026 <\/strong>on site at the editorial office. Long-term research in consultation with the planning department. Collaboration on the editorial team’s social media work. Participation in editorial meetings.

The internship is only open to Q+students and is unpaid. Selection will take place after a preliminary interview with the editorial management.

Application: <\/em>Please register for the internship via Jogustine and send your application with CV and cover letter as a single PDF file to the Q+Team by June 15, 2026<\/strong>. We will then forward your application.
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Description:<\/em> \u201cDie Spur\u201d is the first German documentary format dedicated to the forensic examination of socio-political topics and events. The journalists work with open-source intelligence (OSINT), researching databases and using image and context analysis methods. They search for connections, establish links, and reconstruct digital networks. On linear TV, \u201cDie Spur\u201d airs in its familiar slot on Wednesdays at 10:45 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Detailed information on the open events can be found on<\/a> Jogustine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n