1. Days of Diversity - Focus on Neurodiversity

Since 2016, RWTH has regularly hosted the “Days of Diversity”, featuring a wide-ranging program of workshops, discussion evenings, lectures, film screenings, concerts, interactive activities, and exhibitions. These events aim to raise awareness for an appreciative and respectful coexistence while sending a strong message in support of a discrimination-free university culture. From May 18 to June 8, a wide range of events awaits you. From workshops to a silent party – check it out here!

2. Hello students with kids: Interested in family targeted meetups?

Are you an RWTH student with a child, or are you expecting one soon? We would love to connect with student families in our BeBuddy community and find out what kind of family-friendly activities you would enjoy. Would you like to meet other student parents, join playdates at the playground, or connect with international families in Aachen?

We are thinking about expanding our offers especially for families and would love to hear from you! If you are interested in networking, meeting other parents, or joining future activities, please let us know via email to bebuddy@rwth-aachen.de / Subject Line: Family Meet up.

3. Plant & Chill: AIESEC invites you to Recycled Pot Painting

Looking for a creative way to contribute to a greener planet? Join AIESEC for their "Plant & Chill" workshop! Togethger, you are turning waste into something living by upcycling old containers into beautiful, hand-painted flower pots. It’s the perfect chance to relax, get creative, and meet new people.

• Who: All students interested in sustainability and creativity.
• When: May 6th, 2026 | 18:00 onwards
• Where: Platanenplatz
• What to bring: Just your creativity! We provide the recycled pots, eco-friendly paints, and plants.

Sign up here: Registration

Let’s make the world a bit greener, one pot at a time!

4. Swap Instead of Shop at the Late Night Clothes Swap!

As part of the Sustainability Days 2026, the AStA of RWTH Aachen and the AStA of FH Aachen, together with nAChhaltig angezogen, are hosting a free Late Night Clothes Swap on Monday, May 4, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Chico Mendes (Pontstraße 74–76). The evening is all about giving second-hand fashion a new life.

You are welcome to bring as many clean and well-preserved clothes and shoes in adult sizes as you like – and take as many as you need. There is no one-to-one exchange system. Instead, all items will be placed on clothing racks and tables, sorted into categories such as shirts, jeans, dresses, skirts, and more. This creates one large shared clothing pool where everyone can browse and find something they like.

No clothes to bring? No problem! You are also welcome to come by just to browse and pick out some new treasures.

Everyone is welcome!

5. French Native Speakers Wanted for a paid study!

Are you a native French speaker? Psychology students at RWTH Aachen are currently looking for participants for an eye-tracking experiment on speech recognition as part of their Bachelor’s thesis.

Participation is rewarded with €10 compensation.

If you are interested and you fulfill the requirements, please visit this link for booking a time slot.

6. Campus Clean Up at RWTH Aachen

Pick It Up, RWTH! Join the trash cleanup on the RWTH campus. In the morning, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the cleanup will begin in the downtown area, starting at CARL on Claßenstraße. In the afternoon, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., a second cleanup will take place on the Melaten campus, starting in front of the building at Campus-Boulevard 30. In need of some Karma Points?

Then please send a mail to sign in: veranstaltung-nachhaltigkeit@rwth-aachen.de

The “Maibaum” Tradition in Aachen

Every spring, Germany celebrates the tradition of the “Maibaum” (May tree) – a decorated birch tree or branch symbolising the arrival of May and the start of warmer days. In Aachen and surrounding regions, there is also a playful local custom: Maibäume are usually placed secretly during the night, often on balconies, in front of doors, or at windows at home of the admired person. It is a traditional declaration of affection - sometimes signed, sometimes anonymous, and often followed by a bit of teasing or curiosity about who put it there. To make sure rival admirers cannot steal them, the trees are often firmly secured before being set up. Every four years (in a leap year), it is traditionally “the women’s turn” to take part in the tradition, so two more years to wait? Or you just keep it the modern way which is: anyone and anytime! In many places today, it has become more playful and equal: friends do it for friends, couples for each other to spread love and affection! We would put up a tree for every single one of you!