The social and academic meeting place for PhD students and postdocs at AU.
The PhD and Postdoc Activity Group is a social commitee of AUPA that organises activities for PhD students and postdocs at Aarhus University. Our vision is to serve as a social hub across academic disciplines and faculties. Subscribe to the PhD and Postdoc Activity Group Newsletter to receive information on future activities and events.
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We are looking forward to seeing you!
May 8th, 2026
Origami art: chill and fold
Start your weekend in the best possible way: with good company and chilling while learning or improving your origami skills. We will be guided by an origami artist. You can see his page here: https://www.facebook.com/decadentfoldlosopher/
No prior experience or expertise required. We will provide the materials. You just need to show up, chill, chat, and fold.
We will provide coffee and cake.
When: Friday 8 May, 15.00 - 18.00
Where: Department of management 1834-238
Price: Free
Deadline to sign-up: Thursday 7 May at 12.00
May 31st, 2026
Macrame workshop
Having too many plant pots for your tables, or not enough space for your (water/wine/beverage of choice) bottle? No worries: this macramé workshop will help you solve either (or both) of those problems in just 2 hours!
Join us for a cosy and creative macramé workshop where we will learn the basics of knotting together. You can choose to make either a plant hanger or a bottle holder (or both if you are quick!). No prior experience needed and all materials will be provided, including 3mm cotton macramé rope, beads and wooden rings.
To give you an idea of what we will be making, you can check out some inspiration here:
Plant hanger tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXiGsHnx2nY
Bottle holder tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBg7wvUAYXY
There will be plenty of freedom in how you design your final piece. You can follow a tutorial, freestyle with knots and beads, or mix both approaches during the workshop.
When? Sunday 31st May from 10.30-13.00 and afterwards we could potentially continue to grab lunch together.
Where? Dokk1 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/NAPd4vTrmav1yTfe7). Let's meet at the entrance lobby at 10.30 and find a spot with tables together.
Price? The participation fee is 25 DKK, which covers the materials for macramé.
What to bring? If you would like to make a hanger/holder that fits a specific plant pot or bottle, feel free to bring it along with you!
Sign up here: https://event.au.dk/events/macrame-workshop
Deadline for sign-up is at 12.00 on Friday 29th May. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions about the event, you can email aupa@au.dk prior to the event, or contact Nea (nea@mgmt.au.dk) on the day for any assistance.
Here are some of the events that the PhD and Postdoc Activity Group has done in 2025.
Bouldering in Aarhus Aaby
Treasure hunt in Aarhus city
Pub Quiz at Cafe Mellemfolk
Kinball - Learn to play!
Bowling
Christmas walk in Tivoli Friheden
AIAS craft and chill (Mushroom)
Pool and Bowling at Sharks
Saunagus
