General Students' Committee (AStA)

The Public Relations (Öffa) department is responsible for communication and visibility – both within the student body and to the outside world.

We’re your first point of contact if you have any questions or concerns for the AStA. We keep you in the loop through the university website, our newsletter and on social media, regularly feeding you the latest updates – especially around sustainability. You can also pick up some stylish HNEE merch from us, and of course, we’re involved in plenty of events throughout the year

The Social Affairs department is here to support students with any questions around social services, funding or counselling. You can also apply to us for a semester ticket refund or submit an application to the SoliTicket Fund.

We also organise a small welcome gift for students who have just become parents.

The Finance department is responsible for managing the student body’s finances and ensuring all funds are used lawfully (as outlined in § 5, para. 1 of the HNEE Student Financial Regulations). We prepare the annual budget and review the semester accounts of the student councils.

You can also apply to the AStA for funding to support workshops, talks, materials or other student-led initiatives.

The Technology department is responsible for providing technical support at our events. Students can also borrow various equipment for their own events – including a sound system, bench and table sets, a party tent, projector, and more.

The Dog House department manages the rental of 10 university-owned dog houses on the Waldcampus. These are small, sheltered spaces where students can safely leave their dogs while on campus.

The rent is €50 per semester, plus a one-off deposit of €50. Rental contracts need to be renewed or extended each semester. If demand is high, you might be placed on a waiting list. It’s also possible to share a dog house with other students by mutual agreement.

If you’re interested in renting a dog house, just get in touch with us!

Contact us: asta-hundezwinger(at)hnee.de

The Bicycle Self-Help Workshop (Fahrradselbsthilfewerkstatt, FSW) is a space where you can repair your bike yourself. A team of volunteer helpers is there to support you with advice and practical help. The workshop is well-equipped and includes a store of donated used spare parts. You can also buy or borrow second-hand bikes. The workshop is funded through the AStA budget and donations from visitors.

You’ll find us at Ruhlaer Straße 7.

The University Policy department (HoPo) is active and well connected within the university's political landscape. As a member of BRANDSTUVE (Brandenburg Student Representation), it also advocates for student interests at the state level.

This work takes place at all levels: rules and regulations are frequently updated for all sorts of reasons. To make sure students aren't disadvantaged by these changes, AStA reviews them carefully. At the same time, HoPo pushes for the implementation of policies that help make student life a little easier.

We are RADAR – the department for Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Racism.

RADAR’s aim is to ensure that all students are seen and respected in their individuality, and that their interests and opportunities are protected.

This department was created first and foremost to be here for you. If you’ve experienced or witnessed discrimination — whether based on skin colour, gender, sexual orientation, national or social background, or religion — you can come to us, speak openly, and we’ll work together to find a way forward. We listen. We take action. We’re students too – just like you.

We also do prevention work through talks, workshops and collaborations — both on and off campus, and directly with the university.

Our goal is to help you feel safe and supported here. We want everyone to be able to move freely and confidently, without fear or restriction.

Our Culture and Events department (KuVa) is best known for organising the Freshers’ Party, All-In parties, the Graduation Party – and most of all, our legendary Campus Festival.

But we’re aiming for more variety. In the future, we’d love to expand our programme with concert nights, poetry slams, open-air events – maybe even art exhibitions. We also want to give more artists from our own community the stage they deserve.

Sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination have no place at our events. That’s why we’re working on a broad awareness concept that applies to all our activities – to help ensure everyone feels safe, welcome, and able to look out for one another.

This department looks after the Gift Cupboard (Schenkschrank) on HNE Eberswalde’s city campus.

Got a book, jumper or mug you no longer need — and want to make someone else happy with it? Just drop it off at the Gift Cupboard (Schenkschrank) and have a browse for a hidden treasure yourself.

Although we help keep the cupboard tidy, it’s a shared responsibility. Feel free to pitch in! After all, the best treasures aren’t much use if they can’t be found under a pile of clutter.

The University Sports department maintains contact with those involved in the university’s sports programme and represents the interests of the student body.

The newly founded International Affairs department aims to better tailor programmes to international students, engage them more fully, and promote exchange.