Last Reminder: Freemover Info Session

Considering a term abroad as a freemover outside of WiSo partner universities?

Students of all study programmes are invited to join our virtual info session on Wednesday, 18th February 2026 at 5 p.m. The session will be hosted by the ZIB including two freemover agencies.

Please register here to explore your options and get tips and tricks about organizing your freemover experience.

The University of Cologne New York Office is seeking a highly motivated student for a six-month internship in New York City, starting in September 2026.

Interns support the office’s international activities in academic exchange, communications, marketing & social media, event management, and research on higher education topics, working closely with the Executive Director. The internship offers first-hand insights into transatlantic higher education cooperationand the operations of a U.S. non-profit organization in the academic sector.

What we offer:

• Internship at the German House (UN Plaza, NYC)
• Partial stipend (€700/month) + monthly NYC MetroCard
• Support with J-1 visa application and housing search
• International work environment (DAAD, DFG, German Consulate General, etc.)

Requirements:

• Enrolled at the University of Cologne (minimum 3 semesters completed)
• Fluency in English and German
• Strong interest in international higher education & science diplomacy
• Excellent communication, organizational, and social media skills

Duration:
September 2026 – February 2027
(Optional virtual/part-time start in July or August 2026)

How to apply:
Please submit CV, cover letter (in English), and one reference letter as a single PDF
to Dr. Eva Bosbach at eva.bosbach@uni-koeln.de
Subject line: UoC NY Office Internship

Application deadline: March 15, 2026

An outstanding opportunity for students interested in international careers, higher education, and global academic networks.

Want to find out more about career opportunities abroad? Join us on April 14^th for an online Career Tuesday on International Career from 5pm to 6:30pm!

Further details can be found on the flyer.

Interested in pursuing a PhD? The Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (CGS) offers doctoral scholarships to outstanding students who hold a Master’s degree or are close to completion, starting in October 2026. The scholarships are embedded in the faculty’s Key Research Initiatives. Scholarship holders will work closely with successful researchers from our faculty and beyond and will have the opportunity to participate in research seminars, workshops, and soft-skill courses. Moreover, they will be part of a vibrant and international research community. 
Does this speak to you? We look forward to receiving your application! 

Please find all details via https://cgs.uni-koeln.de

International Management (CEMS MIM) and Economic Research

Dear students/ prospective students,

Until 31 March you can apply to our master’s programmes in International management (CEMS MIM) and Economic Research via KLIPS . For all other master's programmes, the application period begins in mid-April 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!

Apply now via KLIPS .

https://pimandcems.de/event/carnival-party-at-bollwerk

12. February 2026, 14:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Carnival Party at Bollwerk

Get ready for a "Weiberfastnacht" in true Cologne style!
Join your fellow students from PIM & CEMS and ESN for an unforgettable day of music, costumes and good vibes.

When: 12.02. at 2 PM 
Where: Bollwerk
Entry: Free for PIM & CEMS students
Minimum consumption: €10 (you can use it for drinks and pay either by card or cash directly at the club!)

Come dressed in your best carnival outfit and celebrate with us. Laughter, dancing and Kölle Alaaf guaranteed!

https://pimandcems.de/event/carnival-party-medizinerball-2026

13. February 2026, 20:00 - 00:00 Uhr

One of the most beautiful balls in Cologne carnival is back in 2026, with fabulous costumes and non-stop partying. The event will be held at the stunning Gürzenich in Cologne, with music on multiple stages and performances that capture the true spirit of the carnival. PIM&CEMS is honored to be one of the few authorized resellers for pre-sale tickets.

WHEN: Friday 13th of February - Entrance 19:00, Start: 20:00
WHERE: Gürzenich (Martinstraße 29-37, 50667 Köln)
DRESS CODE: Carnival costume

**TICKET SALE** 

Student tickets: 28 Euro - Few Tickets left!

Alumni tickets: 33 Euro - SOLD OUT!

Payments will be accepted via Paypal and via Direct Debit through this website. (Max. 2 tickets per person)

Please pick up your tickets at one of the pick-up slots in person and bring your payment confirmation. If you pick up tickets for more people than you need their authority / payment confirmation.

**PICK UP SLOTS**

• Wednesday, 14.01.2026 5.30-7.20pm
• Monday, 26.01.2026 7-9pm
• Wednesday, 04.02.2026 7-9pm

(in the clubhouse, Zülpicher Straße 28, 50674 Köln)

Entrance will be only allowed with a physical ticket, so don't forget to bring yours!

We are happy to revive this Cologne tradition with you again! 
Put your best costumes and don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of celebration!

**PRE-PARTY**

Let’s start the day together! We’ll meet up for a pre-party and make our way to the Medizinerball as a group.

Fee for non-club members: €5
Club members attend free of charge. If a payment method needs to be selected, please choose “PayPal”.

Time: 4:00 PM
Location: PIM & CEMS Clubhouse, Zülpicher Str. 28, 50674 Cologne (next to Habibi)

Please note that registration for the pre-party is mandatory.

Official Website: https://www.festausschuss-medizinerball.de/medizinerball 
For further inquiries about ticket sale, contact: finance@pimandcems.de

Disclaimer: No refunds, even if not picked up or not used. No assumption of liability as the event is external.

Dear students,

On 18 February, the University of Cologne will host the Sociological Ash Wednesday for the second time. This year’s event focuses on the question of how to appropriately deal with academic freedom and diversity of viewpoints at universities and in academic research.

The panel discussion will feature Claudia Diehl (Konstanz), Naika Foroutan (Berlin), Markus Ogorek (Cologne), Uwe Schimank (Bremen), and Richard Traunmüller (Mannheim). The discussion will be moderated by Jan-Martin Wiarda.

Organised jointly with the Adenauer School of Government, the panel discussion takes place as part of the 125th anniversary of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. The Sociological Ash Wednesday is conceived as a forum for open and controversial debate. It aims to be insightful, stimulating and engaging, and is addressed in particular to students as well as to the interested public.

Further information and the opportunity to obtain one of the free tickets via Eventbrite can be found at the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/soziologischer-aschermittwoch-tickets-1980355625987

One point of reference for the panel discussion is a recent German study published in PNAS on “Students’ motives for restricting academic freedom”:
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2503804122

Please feel free to forward this invitation to anyone who may be interested.

How sensible is the German government'spension package from an economic perspective? Will the younger generation also benefit from it? And what reforms can we expect from the pension commission?

Christian Bayer, professor of macroeconomics at ECONtribute at the University of Bonn, conducts research on fiscal policy and inequality. We talk about how the German government's pension package can be evaluated from an economic perspective, whether it distributes the burdens unevenly, and whether the pension system can still be reformed at this point.

This episode is about rhetoric, retirement, and reforms.