Newsletter jDPG June 2026
networking weekend, member's meeting, mentoring programme
Hi everyone!
As every month, here is an overview of the most important events and news in June. We look forward to seeing you at one event or another!
Events/News:
- Extraordinary General Meeting including Workshop
- Networking Weekend at a Self-Catering House
- Late Summer Networking Weekend in the Hanseatic City of Bremen
- Regional Group Challenge for the Anniversary Year
- Applications Open for the Mentoring Programme
- Migration from Rocket.Chat to Matrix
- Online Games Night
Extraordinary General Meeting including Workshop
All jDPG members are warmly invited to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting!
📆 When? June 20, 10:00 a.m.
📍 Where? Zoom Room 1
During this meeting, submitted motions will be discussed and voted on. This is your opportunity to actively help shape the future of the jDPG! The motions submitted by the deadline can be found here, among other places:
Please fill out the registration form if you would like to participate.
To discuss the submitted motions in advance, a workshop will take place on June 12 at 6:00 p.m. More information can be found here:
https://www.dpg-physik.de/veranstaltungen/2026/go-wo-workshop-zur-ao-mv-2026
👉🏻 All links and the registration form can be found here:
Networking Weekend at a Self-Catering House
📆 When? June 26–28, 2026
📍 Where? Self-catering house in North Rhine-Westphalia
The next networking weekend in June will be something special. This time, we will be staying in a self-catering house in Neuenheerse, in northeastern North Rhine-Westphalia. We will cook together and provide our own meals throughout the weekend. Of course, there will also be plenty of interesting workshops and opportunities to connect with members of other regional groups. Participation is free of charge.
Registration is now open. Be sure to sign up soon, as participation is limited to 30 people.
👉 More information and registration:
https://www.dpg-physik.de/veranstaltungen/2026/vernetzungstreffen-in-nrw-im-sommer-2026-jdpg
Late Summer Networking Weekend in the Hanseatic City of Bremen
📆 When? August 28–30, 2026
📍 Where? University of Bremen and ZARM
From August 28 to 30, jDPG Bremen invites you to a nationwide networking weekend in Bremen. The programme will focus on exchange, workshops, and topics related to astronomy, aviation, and space exploration.
A special highlight will be a guided tour of ZARM on the University of Bremen campus. The weekend will also offer opportunities to meet experts and gain insights into current research. Of course, there will also be plenty of time for shared meals, conversations, and networking in Bremen.
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
👉 More information and registration:
https://www.dpg-physik.de/veranstaltungen/2026/vernetzungstreffen-in-bremen-im-spaetsommer-2026-jdpg
Regional Group Challenge for the Anniversary Year
Following the first Regional Group Challenge in May, it is now time for round two!
For the second challenge, your regional group has until June 30 to complete an exciting task. In keeping with the anniversary year, the number 20 will play a role this time.
The rules and required materials can be found in the cloud:
https://cloud.jdpg.de/apps/files/files/2086877?dir=/Austauschordner/Jubilaeumsjahr-2026/RG-Challenge
We hope you enjoy experimenting and are excited to see your creative constructions! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 
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jDPG Games Night
📆 When? July 1, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
📍 Where? Zoom Room 1
You are warmly invited to join the jDPG Games Evening as part of the anniversary year celebrations. On Wednesday, July 1, from 7:30 p.m., you will have the opportunity to play a variety of games and connect with other members.
You can also use the opportunity to ask questions about the July Regional Group Challenge. Feel free to drop by, even if you can only join later. No registration is required.
https://www.dpg-physik.de/veranstaltungen/2026/online-spieleabend-jdpg-3
We look forward to seeing regional groups come together for an enjoyable evening of games and celebrating the anniversary year.
Mentoring Programme
The DPG Mentoring Programme connects young people with experienced mentors from industry and business. It is aimed at students approaching graduation, those planning their career entry, and those who have recently started their first steps in industry.
Anyone wondering what opportunities are available after graduation, how to successfully enter the workforce, or which practical experiences really matter will find valuable guidance, personal insights, and a strong professional network through the programme.
Applications for the current cohort are already open and will remain open until June 28.
Further information and the application form can be found here:
https://www.dpg-physik.de/aktivitaeten-und-programme/programme/mentoring/bewerbung-als-mentee
Migration from Rocket-Chat to Matrix
The jDPG switched from Rocket.Chat to Matrix on June 1!
All chat messages since January 1, 2024 (as in the test instance) have been migrated. The old address chat.jdpg.de now redirects directly to element.jdpg.de.
Here is a summary of the most important information:
- A migration guide is available with the latest information on how to continue using your existing Rocket.Chat account on the new platform.
- Reset your password at https://sso.jdpg.de as described in the guide. This step is not necessary if you have already used the test instance.
Browser:
The new Matrix instance is available at https://element.jdpg.de and later in the evening also via https://chat.jdpg.de.
App:
Install Element Classic and enter element.jdpg.de or chat.jdpg.de as the server address.
Meeting dates
This month, several teams will be meeting for chat sessions. These chats are always open to anyone interested and take place in the jDPG Zoom room. We look forward to seeing you there!
- GO/WO Workshop: June 12, 6:00 p.m.
- Extraordinary General Meeting: June 20, 10:00 a.m.
- A-Team Scientific Programme Chat: June 22, 8:15 p.m.
- Young Physics Conference General Chat: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
All current events: https://www.dpg-physik.de/veranstaltungen
jDPG in your area – regional groups: : https://www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigungen/fachuebergreifend/ak/akjdpg/regional
Foloow us:
www.linkedin.com/company/dpgphysik / www.instagram.com/DPGPhysik / www.youtube.com/DPGPhysikTV
Mitmachen? https://www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigungen/fachuebergreifend/ak/akjdpg/mitmachen
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