The easiest way to reach Göttingen is to fly to a nearby airport and take a train or a bus. The closest cities (i.e., between 1 and 2h by train from Göttingen) with airports are: Frankfurt, Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin, Hannover. All of these airports are reachable with low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet. You can purchase a train ticket at bahn.de (discounted tickets are available until 1–2 weeks before the date). You can reach Göttingen by bus via flixbus.com.

Göttingen is fairly well connected to various rail networks. For routes and pricing, please consult bahn.de.

Campus appartments Göttingen

Address: Weender Landstr. 49, 37075 Göttingen
Phone: +49-551-30678690
Email: service at campus.apartments.

Hotel STADT HANNOVER

Address: Goethe-Allee 21, 37073, Goettingen
Phone: +49-551-547960
Email: info at hotelstadthannover.de

Ghost hotel & living

Address: Bahnhofsallee 1a, 37081, Goettingen
Phone: +49-551-5211-0
Email: goettingen at ghotel.de

Hostel 37

Address: Groner Landstraße 7, 37073 Göttingen
Phone: +49-551-63445177
Email: info at hostel37.de

Youth Hostel Göttingen

Address: Habichtsweg 2, 37075 Göttingen
Phone: +49 551 57622
Email: goettingen at jugendherberge.de

For more options check regular booking websites or AirBnB.

On the first day of the summer school (August 12), there will be a reception with snacks and drinks at the Historische Sternwarte (Geismar Landstr. 11, 37083 Göttingen) at 19:00. Everyone is cordially invited.

The university mensas are the cheapest and closest options for lunch. They do not accept cash. You can pay by debit card or by guest card. A guest card can be obtained at the Infobox in the Zentralmensa.

Find the daily menus of the mensas here.

Find the location of the Zentralmensa here and of the Mensa am Turm (vegetarian/vegan) here.

Many other restaurants and cafes can be found in the city center, which is a 10-15 minute walk away. These are also good options for dinner:

• Abessina
• Sen Viet Cuisine Bistro
• Tante Giulia
• Chennai Masala
• Zak
• Zum Szültenbürger
• Inti
• Gartenhaus

Important information: In Germany, grocery stores are closed on Sundays.

• Take a day trip to Hannover  (~30 minutes with FlixTrain/ICE, ~1:20 with regional trains)
• Take a day trip to Kassel (~ 30 minutes with ICE, ~1 hour with regional trains)
• Go for a hike; many routes accessible by public transport can be found on Komoot
• Go swimming or to the sauna at Badeparadies Eiswiese
• Continue learning at the Forum Wissen
• Take a relaxing walk on the old city wall, through the Botanical Gardens, or around the Kiessee.
• See the castle and have a nice meal at Burg Plesse
• See the wild boars and feed some deer at Wildgehege am Kehr

The participation fee amounts to 50€.

All classes are held in English. For one course in each slot, sign language interpretation (ASL / International Sign) will be provided if needed

The school is suitable for students at master and phd level. Advanced bachelor students with background in linguistics are also welcome. There is no evaluation process for the participation.

It is your responsibility to obtain a visa. However, we can send you an invitation letter upon request that will serve as a supporting document that outlines your reasons and duration of stay in Germany. Please let us know your passport number, your date of birth and your gender to be included in the letter.

Yes, there is a possibility to present own research. There will be student poster sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 17:45-18:45 in room 3.105. If you would like to present a poster, please indicate this in your registration in the respective field. Presenters will be provided with further details in early summer. Anybody is allowed to submit a poster.

We are pleased to be able to offer travel grants. To apply for a grant, please, send us a motivation letter describing why you want to participate in the summer school and what your financial situation is. As we already received a large number of applications, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered.

There is an Open Science Framework repository for the summer school, where the instructors can upload their course materials as needed during the summer school. It can be found here: https://osf.io/k89ym/
Note that instructors may also choose to use a different platform individually.

Photography is permitted in public spaces for generic photos of the overall event, but to protect privacy of all participants consent should be obtained from individuals before their photographs are taken.

Photographs and videos might be taken by the organizers during the event. These will be used for documentation and follow-up reporting. By registering, the participant consents to the use of all images of him or her taken during the event for the aforementioned purposes. By registering, the participant acknowledges understanding that no form of compensation for such usage, monetary or otherwise, will be given.

We are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive experience for all attendees, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation, political orientation, or any other differentiating factors.

We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, intimidation of participants in any form. By attending this event, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct at all event venues and event-related social activities.

• Treat all attendees, lecturers, and staff with respect and consideration. This includes respecting different viewpoints and perspectives.
• Embrace diversity and ensure that everyone feels welcome. Be aware of your surroundings and the impact of your words and actions.
• Use welcoming and inclusive language. Refrain from offensive, discriminatory, or derogatory remarks and behavior.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please immediately report this to the organising committee. Summer school staff can be identified as they’ll be wearing green badges.