Student Infomail: 14th May 2025
Dear Students,
in this edition of our infomail you'll find a lot of interesting and useful recommendations. For instance, if you're thinking about your professional future, the Career Week is just the thing for you: a wide range of events focusing on career planning, as well as personal and professional development, await you. You can also register for the World Business Dialogue featuring Henrik Wüst. This year’s theme: “Beyond Human Capital”. Moreover, FEmpowerment introduces itself – a student-led initiative committed to equality and the empowerment of FLINTA* individuals. And finally, the Investment Strategy Club (ISC) holds a Private Equity Workshop for which you can register.
Read it yourself!
Your WiSo Student Service Point
Career Week 2025
Once again this semester, the Career Week offers an exciting range of opportunities for you!
You will learn what really matters in your first employment contract, receive valuable tips on financial and tax-related security, and take your first steps towards successful career planning. In addition, the programme includes a wide variety of events focused on career orientation and personal development.
You can also look forward to:
- A diverse mix of online and in-person events
- Support with self- and time management
- Insights into a wide range of career paths
- Free professional application photos
Career Week 2025 will take place from 20th to 22nd May 2025.
All information will be available from April at: https://professionalcenter.uni-koeln.de/career/career-week
OfW - World Business Dialogue 2025
Speaker Highlight at the 25th World Business Dialogue: Hendrik Wüst MdL!
On July 1st, 2025, the OfW hosts the 25th World Business Dialogue – a day full of exchange, inspiration, and future-oriented discussion at the University of Cologne.
This year’s theme:
“Beyond Human Capital – Navigating Tomorrow’s Labour Markets” How are AI, automation, and demographic shifts redefining the world of work?
Speaker Highlight: Hendrik Wüst, MdL
As the head of government of one of Germany’s most economically powerful federal states, Hendrik Wüst MdL will share his perspective on the social and political challenges shaping the future of work.
Also joining us on stage:
● Philipp Hitschler, CEO of Hitschler International
● Dr. Thomas Ogilvie, Executive Board Member & CHRO, DHL Group
● … and many other experts from business, politics, and academia.
In cooperation with partners like KPMG, deutsche Bank and Horváth.
What awaits you:
● Keynotes and panel discussions with top leaders
● Networking with company representatives and students
● Exclusive case studies
● Free Catering all day including a “Dinner & Network”
● Legendary afterparty and free Kölsch the whole Evening
Save the Date: July 1st, 2025 – University of Cologne
Get your ticket now & save 30% with the code WISO30: www.2025.world-business-dialogue.com
Let’s shape the future – together at the World Business Dialogue!
FEmpowerment - Mentoring, network & support for FLINTA*
FEmpowerment is a student initiative with locations in Cologne and Münster, which is committed to promoting equal rights and empowerment for FLINTA* people. Our goal is to give female students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to develop their skills, network and make the diversity of female perspectives visible. Through events with female founders and business personalities, we create inspiring spaces for exchange and mutual support. With mentoring programmes, networking events and workshops, we want to support and empower students in the long term.
Join us as we campaign for more visibility and equal opportunities!
More information, take part & get involved: https://www.fempowerment-association.de or via Instagram: @fempowerment_association_cgn
ISC presents: New ISC Private Equity Workshop
INVISION is a leading private equity company for medium-sized companies in the DACH region with over €1 billion AuM.
Agenda:
- 16:30 Introduction to INVISION
- 17:00 Working on an Info-Memorandum
- 19:00 Presentation of Results
- 20:00 Get-together
Take this opportunity to learn valuable skills and sharpen your understanding of the financial and strategic aspects of business valuation. The colleagues from INVISION will give you exciting insights into their work and culture. Feel free to ask questions and be curious about new things.
The day will end with a dinner, where you will have the opportunity to get to know each other better and expand your network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Date: Tuesday 5th June 2025
Time: 16.30 - 20 pm (Get-together afterwards)
Location: University of Cologne (TBA)
Please submit your CV and Transcript of Records on our website https://investmentstrategyclub.de/events/ until 28th May 2025.
Your ISC
Contact
WiSo Student Service Point
E-Mail: wiso-newsletteruni-koeln.de
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