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!
13/06/2026
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of painting and picnicking in the Botanical Garden. We will start with a stroll through the garden to find inspiration for our ARoS-worthy masterpieces, before finding a spot to sit down to paint our own little canvases. We will provide acrylic paints, brushes and canvases, so you don't need to bring your own supplies unless you prefer another style of painting.
When? Saturday 13th June from 12.00-14.00
Where? Botanical Garden (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCgt6zNz5qtuarwx8). Let's meet in front of the Greenhouses at 12.00 and start with a tour of the park to gather inspiration before finding a spot to paint outside (or inside the Greenhouses if it rains).
Price? The participation fee is 20DKK and covers snacks, sodas and painting materials.
What to bring? Bring a water bottle and picnic blanket/towel to sit on. Sunscreen if it happens to be a sunny day 
Sign-up here: https://event.au.dk/events/painting-picnic
Deadline for sign-up is at 12.00 on Friday 12th June. We hope to see you there!
19/06/2026
PhD and Postdoc PUB QUIZ NIGHT!
Ready to test your knowledge, show off fun facts, and enjoy a cozy night with fellow PhDs and postdocs?
Join us for an evening of trivia, laughter, and good vibes at Café Mellemfolk!
When? Friday, 19 June
Time? 20:00 (arrive 15 minutes early so we can get organized!)
Where? Café Mellemfolk, Mejlgade 53, Aarhus (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pugY24CQg4F4wRBM6)
Price? Free!
Prize? First drink is on us, and the PhD and postdoc team that gets more points will get an extra drink!
Don’t worry if you’re coming alone—we’ll make teams on the spot, so it’s the perfect way to meet new people.
Spots may be limited, so grab yours soon!
Questions? Reach us at aupa@au.dk and alejandro@mgmt.au.dk
See you there for a night of brains and beers!
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 Café Mellemfolk
Kinball - Learn to play!
Bowling
Christmas walk in Tivoli Friheden
AIAS craft and chill (Mushroom)
Pool and Bowling at Sharks
Saunagus
Macrame
Oragami fold and chill
