Would you like to give your English communication skills a little polish? This is the right course for you if you want to develop your communication skills with an emphasis on language for the workplace! Registration for the summer semester 2025 “Business English” language courses has already opened. 

Courses are open to all WiSo Faculty students. Bachelor students of most study programmes and incoming guest students have the opportunity to gain 6 ECTS within the module Studium Integrale on successful completion of the course. Master students can take the course as part of their Extracurricular Modules. Use the final certificate for your application for an exchange semester.

Have we sparked your interest? Please visit our website for more information and to find the registration link. 

DWIH San Francisco is launching an innovation programme for German students or researchers who are women and looking to learn about startups and commercialize their research.

The programme consists of two components: An eight-week online academy taking place in May/June 2025 and an in-person programme in San Francisco for ten finalists at the beginning of September 2025.

For more information please click here.

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

The ZIB (International Relations Center) invites all Master students of Sociology to apply for the Utrecht Short Programme in Sociology. Applications are accepted until 31^st January 2025 (including) through the WiSo exchange database (WEX). 

For all information on application requirements and more, please see the STAP Master application manual and our Website. 

In case of any questions, please contact ZIB coordinator Veronika Langenberg (veronika.langenberguni-koeln.de).

Dear WiSo-Newsletter readers and interested parties, 

The Cologne International Forum's SALON series is entering its final round this winter semester and we would like to invite you to join us! 

In the last event of the series, Mulu Hundera will talk about the role of family support for the success of women's businesses in Ethiopia. She will explain how this support can be both an enabler and an obstacle, and what policies are needed to strengthen women's potential as business leaders. 

Event details: 

• Date: 29th January 2025
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Venue: International House of the University of Cologne, Kringsweg 6
• Language: English / German Sign Language 

The event is free of charge and open to all. Further information, the programme and registration can be found at: https://cif.uni-koeln.de/events/salon.

Spotlight your vegetarian or vegan mensa dish.

How to participate:      

1.       Take a photo of your vegetarian or vegan dish in the Lindenthal cafeteria.

2.       Email the photo to mensa-gewinnweb.de and don't forget to include your name!

Important: To verify that you were in the Lindenthal canteen, please make sure that the canteen is clearly visible in the background.

Tip: To increase your chances of winning, you can take part every day!

The campaign will run from 20th January 2025 until 7th February 2025. Every Friday, one person will be drawn and notified by email of the won canteen lunch.

Why participate? Vegetarian and vegan meals are not only delicious, but also a way to discover new tastes. Whether you are already a vegetarian or just curious, give it a try and win!

Good luck - every submission counts!

Learn more: https://meatconsumption.wordpress.com/

In case of any questions please contact mensa-gewinnweb.de

This is part of a study project within the seminar "Addressing Societal and Organisational Problems."

The World Business Dialogue is taking place at the University of Cologne again this year, and planning is in full swing. To make the congress an unforgettable experience, we are still looking forward to motivated participants who would like to take a look behind the scenes and actively contribute to its success with their ideas.

• Why should you join?
  Make valuable contacts: Exchange ideas with inspiring personalities from business and science.
• Teamwork & event planning: Work in a dedicated team of students and plan exciting events.
• Flexible working: Decide for yourself when and from where you want to get involved.
• Practical learning: Gain valuable experience in entrepreneurship and expand your skills.

Sounds exciting? Then don't hesitate! 
Write to us at: welcomedialogue.team 
Follow us on Instagram: @ofw_official_

We look forward to seeing you! 
Xx - your OfW team