At the beginning of each semester, we invite all new and "old" AAU accompanying spouses/partners for a info-meeting to welcome you all to a new semester. At this info-meeting, we offer you breakfast, discuss the semester plan, introduce our services, announce new initiatives, and get to know each other. 

Programme:

• Welcome new members + introductions
• Networking activity
• News from AAU+1
• +1 steering group
• Semester plan

Are you looking to find a job in Denmark? 

The International Staff Unit (ISU) has an established collaboration with AAU Career. AAU Career offers professional advice and guidance at Aalborg University (AAU). AAU+1's career councelour is Christian Friis-Nielsen who is an experienced professional from AAU career. 

Christian is able to guide you through the following topics: 

• Cover letter and CV (resume)
• What type of jobs to apply for
• What you can offer in your area in Denmark
• The Danish business world and the different industries
• Unemployment benefits and unions
• Knowledge about upcoming job seminars, careers fairs, etc. 
• Internship and student jobs

Once every semester ISU hosts an AAU+1 cultural awareness workshop, aimed specifically at our newly arrived spouses.

Visit “Upcoming events for AAU+1” for information on the next workshop or contact isu.hr@adm.aau.dk. 

We believe that networking is essential. Therefore, we offer you various opportunities to create a social network in Denmark. 

Networking with AAU +1

1. Join our Facebook group AAU +1 where we share all the new intiatives for networking, career advice and being social. This group is also a platform for you to get in touch with other Aalborg University (AAU) international spouses/partners.
2. Join in on one of the bi-weekly coffee meetings! These are informal meet ups where all you can chat with other +1's or just listen in! See schedule meetings under events.
3. Become part of the AAU+1 volunteer coordination group! This group is composed by international AAU spouses/partners such as yourself who wish to develop new initiatives in collaboration with the International Staff Unit (ISU). To become a volunteer, contact ISU

Are you looking to find your own path in Denmark?  

After the hurdles and excitment of your relocation, you might be wondering "now what?". You can book a one-to-one meeting with ISU. Each meeting takes approximately 1 hour and is personalised to meet your needs and profile. The meeting is relevant for you no matter if you are looking to settle in Denmark or just make the best of a short stay.

At this meeting you can get help regarding the following topics:

• Danish cultture
• Job and career contacts, tips, expectations, etc.
• Oportunities for networking (organisations, contacts, sugestions, etc.)
• Personal development

Are you planning your relocation to Denmark or have you arrived in the last three months? If yes, then this meeting is for you.

You can book a one-to-one meeting with our International Staff Partner Chanette Jakobsen. Each meeting takes approximately 1 hour and is personalised to meet your needs and profile. The meeting is relevant for you no matter if you are looking to settle in Denmark or just make the best of a short stay.

At this meeting you can get help regarding the following topics:

• Practical matters about your relocation
• Registration with the local authorities
• Residence and work permits
• Childcare and schools (+ introduction to the
• Danish educational system)
• Social security and taxation
• Danish language classes

IDCN hosts a number of different events and activities to promote professional integration and the acquisition of new skills.

Events and opportunities offered by IDCN include:

• CORPORATE introduction events
• Expert webinars and workshops
• Partner member meetups/NETWORKING events

For more information about the events and activities organised by IDCN, please go to IDCN's Jutland-Funen website. 

You are eligible to join IDCN JF if your partner or spouse works at AAU.

To join please follow the registration link.