Student initiatives
Something for everyone
Whether you are interested in politics, have a talent for singing, are socially committed or are a handyman and tinkerer – there is definitely room for you in one of our student initiatives.
Student initiatives are recognized and financially supported by the student council.
Arbeiterkind.de
The Coburg chapter of ArbeiterKind.de supports young adults from non-academic families on their way to and through university.
All those who take part in ArbeiterKind.de are or were the first in their family to go to university.
They come from different disciplines and pass on their experiences.
They provide advice on all aspects of starting a career and doing a doctorate.
The nationwide initiative ArbeiterKind.de was founded in 2008.
The aim is to encourage interested teenagers and young adults from non-academic families to take up university studies and to support them on their way through their studies.
More than 5000 mentors in over 70 locations are now involved on a voluntary basis.
The idea is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the Vodafone Foundation Germany, among others. Official regulars’ table: Every first Thursday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Sonderbar, Unterer Bürglaß 10. Contact: coburg@arbeiterkind.de You can find more information and current dates at: coburg.arbeiterkind.de
CAT-Racing
Yes, you read that right!
We at CAT-Racing have been independently developing and manufacturing a racing car every year since 2007!
And it gets even better!
– YOU can be a part of it too!
In collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences in Coburg, 20 students founded the “CAT-Racing” project in 2007.The acronym stands for “Coburger Automobil Team” Racing.
A year later, ideas, wishes, compromises and hard work resulted in the first vehicle: the C- 08 Panther, with which the newly founded team took part in a Formula Student competition for the first time.
Today, it consists of students from all disciplines who contribute to the further development of the team in their individual assemblies on a daily basis.It is not just about the knowledge and skills of the students, but also about the fun and team spirit behind this project.
In addition to the competitive aspects, the affinity for racing and the learning effect are also at the forefront.
CAT-Racing offers team members the opportunity to continuously develop their skills in various specialist areas.
It is very important to us to gain experience that the course itself can hardly provide.
Starting with the creation, design and simulation of CAD models, through the further development of engines to project management, business and marketing planning.
The whole thing is crowned by the independent assembly of the racing car, the subsequent test phases and participation in various international racing events.
Each team member finds his or her place and has the opportunity to learn everything and thus contribute to the success.
In order to realize our dream again this year, the team is always happy to welcome new interested students.
However, we are not only looking for designers or technicians, but also people for marketing, sponsoring and other areas, such as setting up and maintaining our website or creating and designing image and video material.
It doesn’t matter what course of study you are on or what you can already do.
With us, everyone can realize themselves in every area of CAT-Racing, regardless of whether you are building on previous experience or learning new skills.
Are you curious?
Would you like to join our team and experience the unique team spirit for yourself?
Then simply get in touch with us at info@cat-racing.de or speak to us in the corridor!
You can also drop by directly!
You can find us in the CAT-Racing office and workshop in the mechanical engineering hall (building 3) on the Friedrich Streib campus.
You can find more information at www.cat-racing.de or on our other social media channels.
FINC
We are young, inquisitive and passionate about nature.
We want to spend time in the fresh air with other students and discover, experience and protect our natural environment.
Nature does not transform us, it only unfolds us. FINC feat.
Max Frisch
The FINCs experience community during excursions, small celebrations and handicraft/work activities, as well as relaxation and a break from stressful everyday learning.
We are a diverse group from all disciplines and welcome every new member. Meetings: every 1st Thursday of the month in the JUZ in Coburg for a cozy vegan cooking evening/regulars’ table and every 3rd Thursday of the month in Hambachgrund near Creidlitz (everyone is welcome online) and look forward to every request from you Contact: FINC@hs-coburg.de
Society for Business Administration
The Gesellschaft für Betriebswirtschaft GfB is an association of people associated with the Faculty of Business.
The aim of the Society for Business Administration is to maintain contact with Coburg University of Applied Sciences even after graduation.
Healthy.study.Coburg
Gesund.Studieren.Coburg (GSC) want to raise awareness and enthusiasm for the topic of health.
Because the fitter and healthier we are, the more successfully we can all complete our studies.
Together with the Healthy University , we develop low-threshold health offers and invite students to actively do something for their health.
In short: the GSC offers services by students for students. Contact: GSC@hs-coburg.de
University Choir - The Sound Catchers
The student university choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing in the community and would like to help shape university life musically. The choir has become a very active part of the university culture with many internal and external performances.
Whether it’s graduation ceremonies, Advent services, choir trips or the choir’s own concerts in the summer semester – with its diverse repertoire of constantly changing pop songs, singing is simply fun. Choir director: Jochen Kästner Rehearsals: Rehearsals always take place on Tuesdays, 19:00-21:00 in room 4-111, Friedrich Streib Campus.
University - BIG BAND
All those interested in music are welcome to join the inter-faculty university big band.
In addition to regular rehearsals, the Big Band also plays an active role in university life.
“The greatest crime of a musician is to play notes instead of making music.” – Isaac Stern (1920-2001) Violinist –
True to Isaac Stern’s motto, all those interested in music who can play one of the following instruments are welcome to join the inter-faculty university big band:
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Piano
- Guitar
- E-Bass
- Percussion
- Singing
In addition to regular rehearsals, the Big Band plays an active role in university life.
We play at exhibition openings, end-of-semester concerts, concerts as part of the Designcampus_open etc. Band rehearsal: Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00 | Brose-Aula | Campus Friedrich Streib
University team
The university team aims to offer students inside and outside the university the opportunity to compete with other students in competitive sports.
From ball sports such as soccer, handball or volleyball to skill and mental sports such as chess or darts to e-sports such as CS:GO or League of Legends, everything can be included.
The student initiative acts as a contact point for interested students as well as an organizer for the registration of various leagues and tournaments. Contact: Fabian Schipmann | Hochschulteam@hs-coburg.de
Improv theater "The grapefruits"
Improvisational theater for all improvisers at this university, or those who want to become one.
Improvisational theater – also affectionately known as “improv theater” – is a form of theater in which scenes are performed impromptu.
As a rule, the suggestions come from the audience, which the actors use to develop the scene.
The weekly theater group teaches the basics of dramatic acting.
The exercises offered for this serve to promote physical expression, presence, spontaneity, imagination, perception and speaking, among other things.
An important aspect of improvisational theater is the functioning of the individual players as a team.
All interested parties are welcome, no special prerequisites are required apart from a little courage. Contact: Michaela Musenja, michaela.musenja@hs-coburg.de Wednesday: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Start of the winter semester is October 8, 2024
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Young DBSH
The young DBSH focuses on two things: firstly, drawing attention to the DBSH as a social work trade union.
On the other hand, to offer students the opportunity to help shape their studies.
Come and join us if you want to change the framework conditions of social work and get involved.
We look forward to seeing you!
Ecumenical Student Community (ÖSG)
Tired of being a couch potato?
Then come to the Ecumenical Student Community!
International evenings – bowling – Taizé devotions – start of semester party and much more.
With us you can experience a lot and meet students from other degree courses.
As an ecumenical student community, we are there for people who study, teach and work at the university and take part in the life of the university and Studienkolleg.
We take our time, offer pastoral care and support and accompany you in your search for orientation.
We open up spaces for encounters and dialog and offer a home for community and lived faith.
We meet every 14 days, either on Monday or Wednesday, the location is indicated on the poster.
Everyone is welcome!
We look forward to meeting you.
Contact us
Umbrella
We are Umbrella and are the first initiative at Coburg University of Applied Sciences to advocate for LGBTQIA+ issues by addressing them and making the topic accessible to others.
We raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and provide information about them.
We offer the community a safe space and have an open ear for everyone.
We network with stakeholders and take the topic beyond the boundaries of the university. Contact persons: Michael Klein, Joelle Müller, Milan Reimer Contact: umbrella@hs-coburg.de Further information: www.umbrella-coburg.de, social media channel
Univents
Univents has set itself the goal of enhancing students’ leisure time.
With events of all kinds: from lecture hall cinema and open-air cinema to running dinners and PowerPoint karaoke.
Study and experience!
We want to achieve this goal by organizing all kinds of events every semester, from lecture hall cinema and open-air cinema to running dinners and PowerPoint karaoke.
Would you like to shape life at our university together with us?
You can find out about our open meetings via mycampus, Instagram and Facebook or simply contact us by email: univents@hs-coburg.de.
We design
“Wir gestalten” – a student working group of the design courses Architecture, Interior Architecture and Integrated Product Design at Coburg University of Applied Sciences.
The basis is a central workspace in Coburg city center, which is available to the members primarily as a communication point but also as a temporary or permanent workplace for their interdisciplinary collaboration.
The aim is to promote the exchange between students in the individual degree programs of the Faculty of Design: through the joint development of university projects or participation in public competitions.
Exhibitions and presentations are intended to establish contact with the general public.
They regularly provide an insight into the creative work and contribute to the cultural revitalization of Coburg city centre. Further information: http://www.wir-gestalten.com/
