Dear graduates, 

On 18th January 2025 the time has come and you can celebrate your graduation with your friends and families. Make sure you get your tickets on time!

You can still buy tickets for the after-show party at the RheinEnergieSTADION at a pre-sale price of €15 until 15th January 2025 (https://www.wiso-buero.uni-koeln.de/wp/examensfeier/kartenbestellung/examensfeier-tickets/). If there are still tickets available, you can of course still get them at the box office.

Important for all graduates who have not yet purchased a graduation ticket via our store: Please contact us and we will discuss your options together (fswiso-examensfeier-kartenuni-koeln.de). Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to hand over the graduation certificate on stage.

We are looking forward to celebrate with you!
Your graduation party team

Career Tuesday – Giving Voice to Values in your career: 14th January at 5:00 p.m.

Imagine you start an internship at your dream company - the place where you've always wanted to work. But after a short time, you realize that practices are being applied there that contradict your own beliefs and values. You are torn: “What should I do?” “How do I stay true to my principles?” This is exactly where our Career Tuesday comes in. Using the proven “Giving Voice to Values” method, you will learn how to recognize such conflicts early on and develop solutions that are in line with your own values.

In this interactive workshop, we will work with real-life case studies to help you apply the method in a practical way. In this way, you can learn step by step how to represent your convictions clearly and confidently - no matter how challenging the situation may be. Get ready to defend your values strongly and convincingly at work!

When: Tuesday, 14th January 2025, from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. 
Where: In seminar room S241 – WiSo building (101)

Click here to register

We look forward to seeing you!
Your WiSo-Career-Service 
www.wiso-career.uni-koeln.de 

Meet and Greet – Healthcare Management, 16th January 2025

Come and meet companies of the healthcare sector and find out about career prospects in the pleasant and relaxed atmosphere of the WiSo Coffee Bar! Meet experts and explore different career paths. Whether you're looking for a job, an internship, or simply seeking guidance, this is the place to ask all your questions! This networking event is specifically tailored for students of Health Economics at our faculty, as well as all other interested students who want to meet various companies and employers from the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries in person.

Companies that take part are Abbvie, Aktiva, AXA, Cellitinnen, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, VITIS Healthcare Group, WMC Consulting

The WiSo Career Service warmly invites all interested students to the "Meet'n Greet – Healthcare Management" at the WiSo Coffee Bar.

When and where: Thursday, 16th January, 16:30 – 18:30 @WiSo Coffee Bar
Take this opportunity to make valuable contacts, gain insights into the professional world,

and learn about current trends and career opportunities in the healthcare sector.

We look forward to your attendance and engaging conversations!

Your WiSo-Career-Service
www.wiso-career.uni-koeln.de

Career Tuesday: Career prospects Social Sciences and Politics on 21st January 2025 at 5 p.m.

In our Career Tuesday in collaboration with WiSo alumni, you will find out how former SoWi and politics graduates entered professional life, what challenges they mastered and what other career prospects opened up along the way.

Alumna Jannika Schlitt, who has been a consultant in the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) since November 2024, will be there. Previously, she worked primarily in the field of political education, including as a consultant in the Federal Agency for Civic Education and the State Agency for Civic Education in North Rhine- Westphalia. She has completed her master's degree in political science at our Faculty. More speakers to follow. More on our website.

When and where: Tuesday, 21st January 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in seminar room S241 (WiSo building)

Language: German
Click here for more information & to register We look forward to seeing you!

Your WiSo Career Service
www.wiso-career.uni-koeln.de 

If travelling abroad, accelerating your studies and making professional contacts are part of your New Year's resolutions, we have the right programme for you: WiSo@NYC 2025. This six-week programme (4th August – 12th September 2025) is set in the heart of New York City and allows you to seamlessly integrate a study abroad experience into your degree programme at the WiSo-Faculty.

The curriculum consists of four specialized courses and addresses current American topics in the area of management, business strategy, and economics. Co-curricular site visits to corporate partners, start-ups, and institutions provide unique networking opportunities with locals and expats.

Apply now via the WEX application portal.

Additional information about the programme and the application process can be found here:
Info Sessions: https://uni.koeln/ZJ8CY
ILIAS Group: https://uni.koeln/4AS5F 
Website: http://ukoeln.de/S5AXT
Email: academicshortswiso.uni-koeln.de

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

Students of all study programmes and levels are invited to join our info session on Thursday, 9th January 2025 at 4 p.m. The session will be hosted by the ZIB including a freemover agency.

Please register here to explore your options and get tips and tricks for the organisation.

In case of any questions please contact the ZIB outgoing coordinators: wiso-outgoingsuni-koeln.de

The ZIB (International Relations Center) invites all WiSo Master students to apply for a STAP term abroad for either fall 2025/26 or spring 2026. The STAP Main Selection round accepts applications until 15th January 2025 (including) through the WiSo exchange database (WEX).

For all information on application requirements and more, please see the STAP Master application manual Business&Economicsand the STAP Master Application Manual Politics&Sociology.

In case of any question, please contact your ZIB coordinators:

Sociology&Politics: Veronika Langenberg (veronika.langenberguni-koeln.de)

Business&Economics: Jutta Reusch (jutta.reuschuni-koeln.de).

Internship Position in Portugal, provided by our Partner School UCP

Internship Highlights:

• Position: Business Development Analyst
• Duration: 6 months (February – July)
• Location: Hybrid: Vila do Conde/Portugal and remote
• Funding: Fully supported by the Erasmus+ Grant (only available for on-site internship)
• Eligibility: Master’s students specializing in business, management, economics, or related fields

Benefits for Students:

• Hands-on experience in business strategy, market research, and partnership development
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals
• Exposure to an international workplace environment
• Enhanced professional global network

It offers a unique chance to apply theoretical knowledge to practical, impactful projects while gaining invaluable international experience.

Application Process:

Students can apply by completing the following online form https://forms.office.com/e/qctPw6h2Vs  and sending their CV to mcoutinhoucp.pt

Application  Deadline: 17th January 2025

For ERASMUS mobility grant: Pls contact the ZIB outgoings coordinators: wiso-outgoingsuni-koeln.de and see the ERASMUS Mobility Guide for internships here

[Event in German]

Skills shortages, generational change, AI, four-day week, basic income, work-life balance, economic strength, corporate culture... Everyone is talking about the changing labour market. But what exactly does this change mean for employers on the one hand and employees on the other? What needs, desires and concerns do both sides have about the labour market and how can change be shaped together?

These are just some of the questions that will be discussed at the panel discussion: „Expectations, realities, visions - how employees and employers shape work together“, organised by WiSoAlumni WiSo-Fakultät, PhilAlumni and Career Service PhilFak in cooperation with KölnAlumni - Das Netzwerk der Universität zu Köln on Thursday, 16 January 2025, starting at 6 pm. We have invited four speakers from the WiSo and Philosophy faculties to take part in the discussion.

• Panel discussion: Expectations, Realities, Visions - How Employees and Employers Shape Work Together [Event in German]
• Thursday | 16 January 2025 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
• Conference room of the Neue Seminargebäude of the University of Cologne, Universitätsstraße 37, 50931 Cologne

Sig up here for the event: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/podiumsdiskussion-erwartungen-realitaten-visionen-tickets-918717036387

Dear WiSo Faculty Students,

We are excited to invite you to our next inspiring event!

What?
Online Workshop: Employer Branding
With experienced employer branding expert Silke Koza

When?
Monday, 21st January 2025
4:30 p.m. – approx. 6:30 p.m.

Where?
Online (Zoom link will be sent after registration via email)

In this workshop, Silke Koza will introduce us to the concept of employer branding and share her extensive experience working with startups, SMEs, and executives. After her presentation, there will be plenty of time for questions and interactive discussions.

About the Speaker:
“My name is Silke Koza, and I have several years of experience as a marketing manager in SMEs and startups. Today, I support founders, C-level executives, and companies on their journey to visibility. I am passionate about personal branding and employer branding, which I share regularly on my LinkedIn profile: Silke Koza on LinkedIn. Feel free to visit and connect with me!"

Don’t miss out – register now on the event page: https://eveeno.com/114722263

We look forward to seeing you there!
Your BDVB University Group Cologne

This year, we are once again organizing the “world business dialogue” here at the University of Cologne. We are in the middle of planning to put on an unforgettable congress, but we are always happy to welcome new members and helpers

Would you like to take a look behind the scenes before the congress and contribute your own ideas to a great team?

Become part of the OFW team !

• You make contacts with interesting people and companies
• You get involved in a team full of students and plan exciting events
• You work flexibly when and from where you want
• Gain valuable practical experience in entrepreneurship

Sounds good to you?

Write a message to welcomedialogue.team!
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