Insights into Past Events

Bad weather at Pentecost? – No problem for the RG Bonn!

Nine fearless women and two accompanying husbands set off on Pentecost Sunday 2025 — despite grim weather forecasts — to explore the beautiful Kasbach Valley near Linz in the Westerwald. Whether the sun eventually made an appearance, you can find out here.

A Journey to the Middle Ages: RG Bonn Explores Linz am Rhein

On June 2, 2025, the Bonn Regional Group of the DAAD Alumni Association embarked on an exciting excursion to the medieval town of Linz am Rhein. For more impressions, please visit the full event page:

City excursion to Trier

The first event of the relay race took place in Trier in March 2025. Under the heading “100 Highlights Along the Mosel,” the regional groups from Düsseldorf and Cologne organized a day trip to Trier for scholarship holders from Düsseldorf, Bonn, and Cologne. To read the full article, please click here.

Excursion to Nuremberg

History, culture, and new friendships: During a joint day trip to Nuremberg, the regional groups from Stuttgart, Rhein-Main, and Braunschweig-Hannover explored historic landmarks, enjoyed Franconian specialties, and reflected on Germany’s past. A successful day full of discovery and connection. Read the full report here.

Trip to Halle an der Saale

On the first Advent weekend in 2024, the Berlin-Brandenburg regional group took a trip to Halle to explore the State Museum of Prehistory and visit the Christmas markets. Read the full Report here:

City Excursion to Berlin

Group infront of the glass dome of the Reichstag

On May 25, 2025, the Hamburg Regional Group of the DAAD Alumni Association embarked on an exciting excursion to Berlin. Participants explored the capital together and strengthened their intercultural connections. Read More here:

Architecture meets research: Visiting the Peter Behrens Hall

The Berlin Regional Group of the DAAD Alumni Association explored the historic Peter Behrens Hall – an impressive example of early industrial architecture and now a site of innovative research at TU Berlin. Read more on the website

Mushroom Tour in Wandlitz

Members of the DAAD Alumni Association embarked on an exciting mushroom hike through the forests of Wandlitz. Guided by experts, participants learned to distinguish edible mushrooms from poisonous ones and gained fascinating insights into the local flora. The full report is here:

Trip to Cold-Water Geyser in Andernach

Sparkling impressions from Andernach: In 2024, 18 scholarship holders from the Bonn regional group once again set out to visit the world’s largest cold-water geyser. The full report here.

Trier excursion of the RG Düsseldorf

Find out how DAAD scholarship holders and Freundeskreis members explored Germany’s oldest city together here.

Workshop on Sustainable Development

How can we shape a greener future? This was the central question at the two-day workshop hosted by RG Stuttgart in January 2024. DAAD scholarship holders explored topics such as circular economy, the SDGs, and bioeconomy – enriched by hands-on insights, including a visit to Stuttgart Airport. An inspiring mix of knowledge, discussion, and sustainable perspective. Read the full report here.