A cappuccino with a leaf-shaped latte art pattern in a turquoise cup and matching saucer, standing on a rustic wooden table.

Source: Miguel González via pexels

Description: Close-up photo of a cappuccino served in a turquoise ceramic cup with a white rim, placed on a matching saucer. The milk foam is decorated with a white leaf pattern surrounded by golden-brown crema. The cup stands on the corner of a weathered wooden table made of rough planks, with a wooden chair blurred in the dark background. The image suggests a coffee break, an informal meeting or a moment of conversation.

Invitation to Virtual Coffee Breaks in Autumn 2026

Join the EUPeace Virtual Coffee Breaks for administrative staff with Dr Fabienne Quennet, every second Monday from 12 October to 21 December 2026 at 09:00. Refresh your English in a relaxed, informal setting and talk with colleagues across Europe about real situations from university working life.

As part of EUPeace, the European University for Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Societies, the language centre of Marburg University invites you to the Virtual Coffee Breaks in English in autumn 2026. The sessions are led by Dr Fabienne Quennet from Marburg University and are aimed at administrative staff at all EUPeace partner universities who are non-native speakers of English.

What to expect

The virtual coffee breaks in English aim to improve the English language proficiency of non-native speakers within the university administration staff, fostering effective communication in the workplace. The program primarily is designed to enhance language skills specifically relevant to administrative roles, addressing common scenarios encountered in university settings, and other current topics within higher education.

English for Staff – Meet your colleagues, talk, share, and improve your English skills with a trainer from the language center

Recommended level: All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced, so don’t be shy.
Virtual autumn coffee breaks will take place on every second Monday at 09:00 (CET).

You can access the link to the platform where the activity will be carried out by clicking on the days listed in the table below:

Autumn 2026 Virtual Coffee Break
12 October
26 October
9 November
23 November
7 December
21 December

Contact

Dr Fabienne Quennet

Marburg University, Language Center

quennet@uni-marburg.de

Source: Miguel González via pexels

Description: Close-up photo of a cappuccino served in a turquoise ceramic cup with a white rim, placed on a matching saucer. The milk foam is decorated with a white leaf pattern surrounded by golden-brown crema. The cup stands on the corner of a weathered wooden table made of rough planks, with a wooden chair blurred in the dark background. The image suggests a coffee break, an informal meeting or a moment of conversation.