Getting Involved & Initiatives
Write for the student magazine, organise events such as the town-wide Fête de la Musique, try out being a UN representative, or help to shape campus life – there are countless opportunities to get involved in university politics, social or cultural initiatives at the University of Greifswald, whilst learning new things along the way.
At the start of every semester, student and non-student societies, organisations and initiative introduce themselves at Freshers’ Fair.
University politics
- Students' Union (AStA): The Students’ Union (AStA) is composed of students from various fields of study, each of whom has their own area of responsibility and acts as a point of contact for all students in that particular area.
- StuPa: A body representing the interests of the student body, which usually meets every two weeks.
Social initiatives
- Amnesty International Greifswald [de]: a local branch of the human rights organisation Amnesty International.
- Aktionsbündnis Queer in Greifswald e.V. [de]: a society dedicated to promoting tolerance and acceptance of all genders and sexual identities.
- ArbeiterKind.de Greifswald: an initiative for students who are the first members of their family to study.
- GRC Kreisverband Ostvorpommern-Greifswald [de]: local branch of the humanitarian organisation German Red Cross.
- Gender Trouble AG: a society for the equality of all genders and sexual identities.
- Grypsnasen e.V. [de]: a society of hospital clowns who bring laughter to the paediatric wards at Greifswald’s university hospital.
- Jugendinitiative ProTon e.V. [de]: organisation of events at the klex youth centre, with a focus on alternative culture and anti-fascist values.
- Leo Club Greifswald: local youth group of the Lions Club.
- Nightline Greifswald: confidential and anonymous helpline run by students for students.
- Rotaract Greifswald [de]: local branch of the Rotaract Club.
- Stadtjugendring Greifswald e.V. [de]: the organisation behind the klex youth centre, offering counselling, environmental education, a DIY bike workshop and youth politics.
- verquer.: educational project on global justice featuring themed days, presentations, workshops, parties, and a radio programme.
- Viva con Agua Greifswald: local branch of the development organisation Viva con Agua.
Art and culture
- Choryllisch: the Slavonic Studies Choir, which sings Russian, Ukrainian and Polish songs.
- GUStAV: a literary association of student writers.
- Kabutze Greifswald [de]: open sewing workshop for repairs and sewing projects.
- Pro Acryl: collaborative project involving international art enthusiasts, which organises artistic workshops and events.
- Ryckspiel [de]: a community for pen-and-paper role-playing in Greifswald.
- StuThe Greifswald [de]: Greifswald’s Student Theatre
- University Choir and Orchestra: the University Choir, Symphony Orchestra and Big Band, all made up of students.
Initiatives with a focus on nature
- ADFC Greifswald [de]: local branch of the ADFC, promoting greater use of bicycles in the town and region.
- BUNDjugend Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [de]: local youth group of the environmental protection association BUND.
- Greenpeace Greifswald-Stralsund [de]: local branch of the environmental protection association Greenpeace.
- Lamarck-Zirkel: group of young people dedicated to natural history and nature conservation. Featuring an ornithological working group (Ornitreff), excursions, hands-on activities, and seminar weeks.
- NABU Kreisverband Greifswald [de]: local branch of the environmental protection association NABU.
- Tierschutzbund Greifswald e.V. [de]: charitable organisation with a shelter for cats and small animals. Helps pet owners find missing pets and runs public feeding stations.
Media
- moritz.medien: media by students, for students, available at webmoritz. [de] (online editorial team), moritz.tv (TV editorial team), and in moritz.magazin [de] (printed magazine), reporting on the latest news from the University, culture, sports and politics.
- radio 98eins [de]: independent radio station where volunteers put together the local radio programme for Greifswald and the surrounding area.
Organisations supporting career entry
- Akademischer Börsenverein Greifswald e. V. [de]: provides information and a place for exchange on topics such as investment, financial security and networking.
- AKJ (Arbeitskreis kritischer Juristinnen und Juristen) [de]: society of law students who reflect on and critically examine the social dimensions of law.
- Capufaktur e. V. [de]: society for student business consulting.
- ELSA Greifswald [de]: organisation dedicated to promoting the education of lawyers. Offers study trips, moot courts and themed evenings.
- ParaGreif - Studentische Rechtsberatung e. V. [de]: student legal advice on civil and asylum law, supervised by qualified lawyers.
University congregations
- ESG [de]: Greifswald Protestant Students' Community.
- GreifBar [de]: church and community for students and young families.
- KSG [de]: Greifswald Catholic Students' Community.