AUPA works politically and strategically to improve conditions for PhDs across the five faculties at Aarhus University.
AUPA is Aarhus University’s PhD association. We are here to ensure that your rights and needs are met in your daily work life. AUPA works closely with the local committees and administration to address issues that are of relevance across faculty divisions. We can support you in deliberations with management.
General Assembly — Aarhus University PhD Association (AUPA)
AUPA invites all PhD students at Aarhus University to join our General Assembly.
AUPA (Aarhus University PhD Association) works politically and strategically to improve the conditions for PhD students across all five faculties at Aarhus University. We represent PhD rights, provide support in everyday academic life, and collaborate closely with AU’s local committees and administration to address issues that matter to PhDs.
The General Assembly is an opportunity to learn more about AUPA’s work, meet fellow PhD students, and explore how you can get involved in shaping the PhD experience at Aarhus University. Food and drinks will be provided.
When: March 23rd, 2026, 16:00-18:30
Where: Aarhus University - Mathematics, 1531-019 D-03
Sign up here!
Deadline for sign-up: March 19th
We look forward to seeing you there!
2025
AUPA Conference 2025
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to one of the most important — yet often overlooked — aspects of PhD life: stress and well-being.
We are thrilled to welcome Karen Johanne Pallesen as our keynote speaker. She will share insights into the bodily effects of stress and how to better understand your body’s signals during demanding academic work.
Following this, Michelle Ølgaard will lead an interactive workshop on burnout prevention, offering practical tools to recognize and manage stress before it takes hold.
To round off the day, the PhD and Postdoc Activity Group invites you to a fun quiz designed to lighten the mood and help you connect with fellow PhD students. And yes — there will be free snacks, food, and drinks!
Petanque Event
Come meet the members of Aarhus University PhD Associations members! If you are curious about AUPA, already a member, or simply looking to have a fun time, come join us at our petanque event.
Date: 27th of August
Time: 17:00-19:00
Location: Ingerslevs Boulevard, Frederiksbjerg
Pétanque is a sport that falls into the category of boules sports, along with Raffa, bocce, boule lyonnaise and to some degree, lawn bowls and crown green bowling. All of these sports share something in common, in that players or teams play their boules/balls towards a smaller target ball. The aim of the game is to be the first player/team to score thirteen points. Points are scored by having one or more of your boules closer to the target than those of your opponent, after all boules have been thrown.
