Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Online

What do sexual harassment, discrimination, and violence (SBDG) mean? How do they manifest in everyday university life, and what are their consequences? And how can universities successfully implement effective prevention and intervention measures?

Speaker: Melanie Bittner, independent consultant on gender, diversity, and anti-discrimination culture 

Questions about the event? Please email:gleichstellung@htwsaar.de

Registration

Wednesday, December 2, 2026: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Alt-Saarbrücken Campus Library

Starter Kit: From Registration to E-Book Download 

New to htw saar? Or have you never been to the library before? Then our little starter kit is just what you need!

• All the info you need about registration, borrowing, and loan periods.
• What is the OPAC, and how do I find a book?

Tour of the library—what can I do there?

Registration

Thursday, December 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., VR-Arena CAS 3405

In group work, projects, or everyday college life, things don’t always go smoothly: agreements aren’t kept, tasks are left undone, criticism is poorly received, or the other person reacts differently than expected.

In the VR-Arena, you can practice such conversation scenarios—with a virtual counterpart who reacts to what you say, asks follow-up questions, disagrees, or is even uncooperative at times.

The goal isn’t to find the “perfect” answer. Rather, you can test how you can remain clear, respectful, and capable of taking action even in difficult situations.

Among other things, you can practice:

• how to broach a difficult topic in the first place,
• how to express criticism clearly and constructively,
• defending your own position without unnecessarily escalating the situation,
• responding to resistance or unexpected reactions,
• setting boundaries while still maintaining the conversation.

Possible situations include, for example, a difficult group project, unfulfilled agreements, or a conversation in which differing expectations clash.

You don’t need any VR experience, and you don’t have to bring your own conflict situation to the workshop. The training uses prepared scenarios—in a safe environment and without real-world consequences.

Facilitator: Ulrike Reintanz, #TeamStudiSupport htw saar

Registration

Friday, December 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., via Zoom

Requirements for participation: Active participation with a working audio connection

Typical situations from everyday student life include:

• Dates and times suddenly lead to unexpected results.
• Tables grow—and important information gets lost.
• Data is entered inconsistently and becomes difficult to analyze later.
• Recurring tasks must constantly be completed manually.

With the right tools, you can use Excel much more efficiently in these situations.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• how to perform calculations correctly with dates and times
• how to use conditional formatting with formulas to automatically highlight important information
• how to create true drop-down lists (data validation)
• Structure your data entry and avoid common mistakes
• Design spreadsheets more intelligently so that Excel supports you in your work

Why this workshop is worth it—even with AI and YouTube:

• You’ll discover features that many Excel users don’t learn about until much later
• AI can help with developing rules and formulas—you’ll understand how they work
• You’ll work more efficiently and avoid common mistakes
• You’ll be able to discuss specific practical problems from your studies or internship
• The workshop will show you tools that make Excel significantly easier and more efficient to use. 

Instructor: Éva Mészàros, Certified Microsoft Trainer (MMI©) 

Registration

Tuesday, December 8, 2026: 2:00–3:30 p.m., Alt-Saarbrücken Campus Library

1. Research Basics: Where can I find the best information? Using OPAC and online databases effectively.
2. Search Tips and Best Practices: Find what you’re looking for quickly with smart search tips and the right keywords.
3. Checking Sources: Is my literature reliable and up-to-date? What should I look for?
4. Literature Research with AI: Possibilities and Limitations.

The
goal of this training is to help you quickly and easily find the resources you need for your project or term paper using the right tools and techniques.
 

Registration

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2:30–4:30 p.m., CAS Room NN

Between lectures, deadlines, free time, part-time jobs, friendships, and personal plans, everyday life can sometimes get pretty hectic. But how do others actually organize their daily lives—and what helps them stay on top of things and stay motivated?

In this interactive seminar, we’ll explore motivation, habits, social comparisons, and personal expectations through short discussions.

Above all, though, it’s about conversation:

• What works for others?
• What do we have in common?
• And what ideas can we take away from one another?

Through rotating discussion groups, there’s plenty of room for personal experiences, different perspectives, and making new connections. In short: a bit of expert input, lots of conversation, and the chance to get to know other students outside the context of your major and semester.

Anna Jörns, htw saar

#Team StudySupport

Registration

Friday, December 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., via MS Teams

Prerequisite: Proficiency in Excel functions (comparable to Excel 2 in StudiumPlus)

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to present data and key metrics using so-called “visuals.” These can include charts, area cartograms, matrix tables (similar to pivot tables), speedometers, and more. Key aspects here include filtering data, using data slices, cross-filters, and drill-down functions. All of this is organized into a Power BI report—which can span multiple pages—and published, for example, in Teams or via a sharing link.

Contents:  

• Getting started with data analysis using Power BI
Desktop• Working with visuals (metrics visual, table, matrix table)
• Using various charts (bar, column, combination)
• Special visuals (area cartogram, speedometer, bands)
•
Filtering results with data slices• Applying report filters and
cross-filters•
Working with hierarchies and drill-down functions• Sharing a report and posting it in Microsoft Teams

Technical Notes:
Participants should have “Power BI Desktop” installed in advance to be able to participate. 

Presenter: Andreas Pfister

Registration

Wed, December 16, 2026: 2:00–3:30 p.m., Alt-Saarbrücken Campus Library

Never lose track of your work again! Learn the basics of Citavi and Zotero, find the right tool for you, and optimize your academic workflow.

Contents:

1. What is a reference management program, and why is it indispensable for academic work?
2. A brief comparison of Zotero and Citavi: similarities and initial differences 
3. Hands-on exercise (example): We’ll show you how to create your first project in Zotero and Citavi and use the basic features.

Note on Citavi: A campus license for Citavi is available to students and staff at htw saar. For Mac, Citavi is only available via virtualization or through Citavi Web in a browser.

Note on Zotero:Zotero is free for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Download Zotero and the Zotero Connector at https://www.zotero.org/.

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