This series of events has been running for more than 20 years, featuring lectures covering a wide range of subjects: topics discussed include literary studies, economics, history, environmental and natural sciences, cultural studies, theology and philosophy. For many years, the ‘Grenzkontakte’ were organised in co-operation between Carl von Ossietzky University and the University of Groningen; they are now being continued on the initiative of the group of guest students.
The aim was, and still is, to bring together guest students from the Oldenburg and Groningen regions and to encourage cross-border exchange. Building on the varied lecture topics, the series facilitates direct discussion amongst participants, extending to exchanges on current political issues in north-western Europe. We expect those interested to attend the entire lecture series. Cultural similarities and differences between the Dutch provinces and the north-western region of Lower Saxony are explored. Here, too, the aim is to make the most of valuable opportunities for mutual understanding through direct encounters within a culture of open dialogue.

The lectures will be held in German, this time in Oldenburg, Groningen and Leer. Participants are responsible for organising their own travel to the venues. A detailed programme with precise venue information will be sent out in good time before the start of the lecture series.

This programme, organised by guest students, is open to all guest students interested in German-Dutch contacts. It complements the C3L’s programme and is not covered by the standard tuition fee.

Registration is only possible by contacting the address below directly by 29 September 2026:

To register, please contact
P. de Jong (Leeuwarden)
Email:

For further information, please contact
E. Mellert-Hartling (Oldenburg)
Email:eva.mellert-hartling@uol.de


Current timetable