The AU Workplace in Focus

Twice a year, all new international employees can learn more about AU when the International Staff Office hosts the seminar The AU Workplace in Focus.

Content 

During the two-hour session you will learn more about the AU workplace, get answers to typical questions about your professional life at the university, including everyday working practices, occupational health, terms of employment, salary negotiations and workplace assessments.

The event is held twice a year in the spring and autumn. 

Target group

The AU Workplace in Focus is an event for international staff hosted by the International Staff Office (ISO). The event is aimed at all international staff (including PhD students) who have been at the university for up to six months. Have you worked at AU longer than this but still are left with questions unanswered, you are also welcome to join.

Next upcoming event

Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025

Time: 10:00-12:00 & 12:00-13:30 (optional lunch and guided tour)

Place: Building 1422-132, Preben Hornungstuen, Fredrik Nielsens Vej 4-6, 8000 Aarhus C

Programme

10.00 Welcome, introduction of participants and services for international staff by the International Staff Office (ISO)
10.20 Your daily work life and terms of employment by HR administrator
11.10 Going on a business trip by Travel Expense Accounts
11.15 Occupational health and safety by Work Environment Representative
11.25 Trade unions and their role at AU by Joint Union Representative
11.35 Networking and Q&A
11.50 Wrap up
12.00 Lunch (optional)
12.30 Campus tour: a guide to AU’s historical highlights by International Staff Office (optional)
13.30 End of programme