Learning Theory and Exchanging Experiences

Please note

The dates for intercultural training courses in the 2026 summer semester will be published on March 01, 2026. 

Intercultural training

Providing an opportunity to share and reflect on your experiences together and gain new insights into inter- and transcultural issues, these workshops use practical exercises underpinned by elements of theory to open the door to acquiring new skills and honing existing ones.

Organizational matters

Registration and participation

Only students enrolled at the University of Bonn can register and take part. Places on training sessions are allocated 50/50 to German and international students.

You will receive a brief confirmation once you have signed up. More information about the training schedule and the relevant login details will be provided about a week before it starts.

Counting attendance toward the Certificate of Intercultural Competence

Taking part in an intercultural training course can earn you up to 20 points toward Component D1 of your Certificate of International Competence.

Training program
Machtkritische Perspektiven auf soziale Ungleichheit
Internationaler Club ...
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aus einer machtkritischen Perspektive betrachten wir gesellschaftliche Verhältnisse in Deutschland und befassen uns mit der Frage, wie Macht- und ...
Across Cultures: From Awareness to Understanding to Action
Online, Zoom
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
In this workshop you will get a basic introduction into what culture is and a better understanding of your own cultural standards. We will be looking at ...
Culture Connect – Interkulturell handeln, bewusst begegnen
Internationaler Club ...
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wie entstehen kulturelle Missverständnisse und wie können wir konstruktiv damit umgehen? In diesem interaktiven Workshop reflektieren die Teilnehmenden ihre ...
Kultur einmal kritisch! Interkulturelle Kompetenz für Studierende
Online, Zoom
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Interkulturelle Kompetenz umfasst Fähigkeiten um offen und konstruktiv mit gesellschaftlicher Vielfalt umgehen zu können. In diesem Workshop beschäftigen wir ...
Working in Multicultural Teams
Internationaler Club ...
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
We would like to invite you to a one-day intercultural workshop in English focussing on “Intercultural communication in a professional context”. In this ...
Training on Intercultural Communication for Doctoral Students
Internationaler Club ...
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Doing a doctorate often means working in international and multicultural research environments – in labs, research groups, and supervisory relationships. This ...

About the trainers

Azadeh Hartmann-Alampour has been working at the International Office of RWTH Aachen University since 2010, advising and counselling current and prospective international students. She has been an intercultural trainer and psychological counsellor for twelve years. Originally from Iran, she has lived in Germany since the age of 16.

Our views and approaches are grounded in a combination of scientific findings, social policy expertise and many years spent studying cultural diversity and social inequality. We share a vision in which all members of society have equal opportunities and resources regardless of their ethnic background, social status or gender. We deploy innovative strategies that encourage dialogue and give people food for thought and practical tools to use every day.

Jukka Jokela is a certified intercultural trainer and coach. He seeks to design working environments that enable people to remain healthy, productive and connected.

Naida Mehmedbegović Dreilich has been working as a freelance trainer for intercultural competence since 2004 and is originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina. She currently works and lives in Hamburg.

Natalia Prieto Villalba supports people and organizations at the interface of interculturality, diversity and self-leadership. As an intercultural trainer, process support expert for diversity management and self-leadership coach she draws on her biographical experience from Colombia and long-time professional practice in Germany. After earning a degree in Latin American area studies she acquired experience in development cooperation and international projects. Today she supports people and companies in living diversity and promoting intercultural competences.

Dr. Merjam Wakili is a freelance presenter, mediator and facilitator from Bonn. After completing her degree in journalism and philosophy, she obtained her doctorate from TU Dortmund University in 2012. She did her voluntary internship (Volontariat) in radio at Deutsche Welle in 2003, since when she has worked for various media companies and publishers as an editor, presenter and media trainer. She also trains teachers, advises on intercultural competence and coaches good leadership.


Contact

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Stefanie Rübbert

Certificate of Intercultural Competence

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Poppelsdorfer Allee 53

53115 Bonn (Germany)

Office hours

Please book an appointment via eCampus

  • Tuesday
    10.00 - 12.30

  • and by appointment
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