On Wednesday, 8 April, at 9 a.m., Paderborn University invites all new students to lecture hall G to celebrate the start of their studies. The University President, Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer, together with Prof. Dr. Beate Flath, Vice-President for Teaching, Studies and Quality Management, will open the programme and welcome the new students. They will then hand over to the Mayor of Paderborn, Stefan-Oliver Strate, who will also give a welcome address.

Afterwards, members of "Studio Spontan!", the improv theatre show of the Studiobühne, will perform a so-called arm speech. In this discipline of improvisation theatre, two players work together so that one spokesperson speaks while the other person takes over the arms to act out the gestures.

After the short theatre interlude, AStA Chair Mo Falke also addresses greetings to the new students. To round things off, the "Studio spontan!" group performs once again and plays two musical pieces with electric piano - without a script or prior arrangements, but with a lot of imagination and creativity.

At a get-together with catering, the first-semester students can then start their studies with renewed vigour. The freshers' welcome is also framed by a colourful programme: Lecture hall G becomes the "Freshers' Lounge". In addition to the subject-related programmes, the new students will have two days on 8 and 9 April to find out about everyday student life. Information stands and networking opportunities make it easier to get started and offer the opportunity to make contacts and get to know Paderborn University in all its different facets. From "DeliCard" and "Recharge Bike" to a smoothie counter, "Brain Breaks" and student finance, there is something for everyone.

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