Cancellation of the Tenant Consultation on the 16th of October 2025
The tenant consultation will not take place on October 16, 2025. The next consultation is expected to take place on October 22, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the AStA office.
Author: denise.bruessermann
Cancellation of Counseling for International Students in the 16th of October 2025
The consultation for international students on October 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next consultation is expected to take place on October 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom.
Call for DigitalChangeMaker 2026
Without students, there are no universities – and without a student voice, there is no change. Do you agree? Then apply now by November 30 for the DigitalChangeMaker cohort 2026! In the student initiative of the Higher Education Forum on Digitalization (HFD), you can contribute your ideas for the university world of the future. Starting in January, an exciting annual program awaits you with various opportunities for participation.
As a DigitalChangeMaker…
- you will develop visions for a future-oriented university world together with other students across disciplines,
- you will work for one year on an exciting and practical project in one of three thematic tracks (Learning, Society, or AI) addressing current challenges in higher education,
- you will grow into student experts through workshops and targeted mentoring, enhance interdisciplinary skills such as public speaking or project management, and represent the student voice not only at your university but also on national and international stages,
- you will present your project results at the University:Future Festival 2026 in Berlin,
- and you will become part of a nationwide engaged community of students, other university members, as well as actors from politics and society.
Your commitment averages two to four hours per week and is organized flexibly through digital collaboration and occasional in-person events. You can find all information about the call for applications, the application process, and the annual program here: https://hfd.digital/lz6ob
If you have any questions, our DCM team is always available to assist you: digitalchangemaker@hochschulforum.org
Halloween Party 2025
🎃👻 It’s that time of year again! Our annual Halloween Party is just around the corner – get ready for a night full of thrills and fun! 🕷️✨
📅 Date: October 24, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
📍 Location: Foyer in EF50 (Emil-Figge-Str. 50)
💸 Entry Fee: €5 (includes one free drink)
🔞 Admission age: 18+ – Don’t forget your ID, otherwise no entry!
🎟️ The pre-sale starts on October 13, 2025 (no ticket sales at the door) and will take place at the AStA office (right wing in EF50) during our opening hours from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM. A maximum of two tickets will be sold per person, and the number of tickets is limited – once they are sold out, there will be no additional tickets available. So be quick and secure your ticket!
We look forward to seeing you for an unforgettable Halloween night! 🎉👻
Workshops: Using KI in your studies!
Whether you’re just starting with AI tools or want to know how to use them effectively for assignments and more, we have the right offer for you! We will show you how to develop helpful prompts for your studies while also taking a look at the challenges of working with AI.
As part of the QVM project “Chat-GPT for Students,” we are offering four interactive workshops: 🔹 Introduction to Campus-AI – Basics & First Steps 🔹 Scientific Work with AIs – Efficiently using AI in daily study life, e.g., for research & text work 🔹 Introduction to Prompting in AIs – From basics & concepts to methods and practical tips 🔹 Challenges in Using AIs – A compact engagement with technical, societal, and epistemological challenges in dealing with AI.
📍 Online via Zoom
👥 Limited number of participants (max. 20)
✍️ Register now: https://kdl.zhb.tu-dortmund.de/projekte/ki-tools-fuer-studierende/
Provision of Semester Tickets in the App Takes a Little Longer
The provision of semester tickets for the next winter semester 25/26 will take a little longer, but should be completed in the next few weeks. If you are unsure about the status of your re-registration, please check your payment again in the Campus Portal. If the ticket has not appeared in the app one week before the start of the semester, please contact the ITMC Service Desk.
If you have questions about the app, please contect the ITMC Service Desk. More information you can find here.
If you have any questions about your student status, please contect the Student Secretariat Infohotline. More information you can find here.
Tool Rental
You can now borrow various tools from us free of charge. Whether you’re renovating your flat share or working on your next craft project, you’ll find the equipment you need here. This means you don’t have to buy anything you’ll only use once. It’s cheaper for you and better for the environment! 🌱
Unlike material and room rentals, all TU Dortmund students can book the tools in our booking system and then pick them up at the office during our opening hours. A deposit may be required for some tools.
Our tool selection:
- Folding rule
- Cordless hammer drill
- Cutter knife
- Hand saw 55 cm
- Phase tester
- Precision screwdriver bit set (42 pcs.)
- Hammer
- Spirit level 40 cm
- Ring spanner set (15 pcs.)
- Socket wrench set for hexagon socket screws (9 pcs.)
- Pliers set (combination pliers, diagonal side cutters, needle-nose pliers, wire strippers)
How it works:
- Select the tool in the AStA booking system (buchungssystem.asta-dortmund.de) under ‘Tools’ and reserve it for the desired duration (open an account if necessary).
Click here to access the booking system. - Pick it up at the AStA service office during our opening hours by presenting your student ID.
- Return it to the AStA by the agreed return date at the latest.
Is there something missing from the tool selection? Then feel free to send us your purchase suggestions at nachhaltigkeit@asta.tu-dortmund.de!
By the way: there are even more items available for loan in the ‘Library of Things’ at the Dortmund City and Regional Library. The only requirement is a valid library card, which you can obtain free of charge as a TU Dortmund University student. More information can be found here.
We are looking for: Consultant for Sustainability and Mobility
Interested in volunteering in university politics? We are looking for you!
Sustainability & Mobility Officer wanted
Your tasks:
- Representing the interests of students inside and outside the university
- Implementing and planning sustainable projects at our university
- Advocating for a sustainable university and student body
What you should bring to the table:
- General knowledge of the student body
- Interest in sustainability and mobility
- Interest in political work
AStA advisors are elected by the student parliament and receive an expense allowance. The time commitment is approximately 10 hours per week. If you are interested, please send your application to vorsitz@asta.tu-dortmund.de
We look forward to receiving your application. 🙂
We are looking for: Consultant for Public Relations
Interested in volunteering in university politics? We are looking for you!
Public relations & press officer wanted
Your tasks:
– Representing the interests of students inside and outside the university
– Managing our social media channels
– Creating designs and content for social media and the website
– Managing the AStA’s public image
You should ideally have:
– A general knowledge of the student body
– Experience in design and press relations
– A willingness to work well in a team
AStA officers are elected by the student parliament and receive an expense allowance. The workload is approximately 10 hours per week. If you are interested, please send your application to vorsitz@asta.tu-dortmund.de.
We look forward to receiving your application. 🙂
The News AStA 2025/26
We, the AStA 2025/26, have been up and running since 1 August 2025! Next week, we will be introducing ourselves and our goals on Instagram – so follow us to stay up to date with the latest news: @astatudortmund
The General Students’ Committee (AStA) of TU Dortmund is the elected political representation of students 🎓. We are the executive body of the student body and elected annually by the Student Parliament. We represent you in university committees, handle certifications, organize events, and support you with advice 🤝.