We are looking for: Referent for Sustainability and Mobility

Fancy voluntary work in student politics? We’re looking for you!

Your tasks:

• Representing students’ interests inside and outside the university
• Planning and running sustainability projects at our university
• Advocating for a sustainable university and student body

You should bring:

• Basic knowledge of the student body
• Interest in sustainability and mobility
• Interest in political work

AStA officers are elected by the Student Parliament and receive an expense allowance. The workload is about 10 hours per week.

If you’re interested, please send a short application to vorsitz@asta.tu-dortmund.de

We look forward to your application.

A social consultant is being sought

The General Students’ Committee (AStA) of TU Dortmund is offering a permanent position as a social advisor starting on 01/03/2026.

The social advisory service essentially includes the following tasks:

Consultations in the areas of

• study financing and organization
• social benefits
• student employment
• Creation, updating and ordering of relevant informational materials
• Communication with university counselling institutions or other authorities
• Independent promotion of the social advisory service

Desirable qualifications:

• willingness to engage with students’ problems
• ability to work independently
• experience in counselling activities (not required)
• knowledge of social and labour law for students (not required)

Average weekly working time is 6 hours. This is usually divided into 4 hours of fixed consultation time per week and 2 hours for preparation and follow-up. Remuneration follows the TV-L pay scale (approx. €15.85 per hour).

Applications should include a short statement about you and your qualifications, and a CV. Application documents must be received by the AStA no later than 16/02/2026.

People with disabilities, people of colour or people with a migration background will be given preferential consideration in hiring if equally suitable in personal and professional qualifications. Women will be given preference in accordance with the North Rhine-Westphalia Equal Opportunities Act where qualifications are equal.

Send your application to:
AStA TU Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Str. 50, 44227 Dortmund
or by email to: lmauve@asta.tu-dortmund.de

After massive protests once again rightly shook the Iranian government. The regime responded by shutting down theinternet, using massive violence, making arrests, and carryingout executions.
We share the concerns of those who fear for their families and friends.
Our solidarity is with all the people in Iran who are fightingfor a self-determined future and all those who have had to flee the regime.

Here are offerings on the campus that can help you:

Event organized by Psychological Counseling and the International Office:

Tuesday, January the 27th 2026
2:00 p.m. to approx. 3:30 p.m.
IBZ (Emil-Figge Str. 61); seminar room 2/3.

Or use the individual psychological counseling sessions (more information here).
Additionally, the Studierendenwerk Dortmudn also offers psychological counseling sessions (more information here).

Severe psychological distress can be grounds for obtaining a medical certificate exempting you from taking exams.
Keep an eye on your academic progress in relation to your residencepermit.