Tradition dictates that the University of Bonn opens its new academic year on October 18, the anniversary of its founding over 200 years ago in 1818. Besides traditional elements such as the ceremonial entry of the members of the Rectorate and the deans in gowns, Rector Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Hoch will also give a varied overview of and outlook on the strategic objectives and current challenges for the University of Excellence. The University of Bonn’s global connections will not only be highlighted by welcome messages from its strategic partner universities all over the world: guests at the event will also include 15 of the international Bonn University Ambassadors, who represent it as research ambassadors on every continent.
Mayor Katja Dörner will give a welcoming speech on behalf of the City of Bonn, while Madita Mues, President of the General Students’ Committee, will present a student’s perspective.
The panel discussion will address a question of burning relevance to society: Prof. Dr. Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, Prof. Dr. Alexander Radbruch, Prof. Dr. Michael Meier and Prof. Dr. Peter Martini will shine a legal, medical and data science light on the issue of cybersecurity and the opportunities and challenges involved in making use of health data.
The celebrations will be given musical accompaniment in the shape of the University of Bonn Jazz Choir, Campus Brass and a classical duo from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
The event complete with invited guests can be followed as a livestream at https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/university-life/events/opening-of-the-academic-year/opening-of-the-academic-year?set_language=en. There will be simultaneous interpreting into English and into sign language (German).
Information for editorial teams: Media representatives are cordially invited to attend in person. They will need to register by emailing kommunikation@uni-bonn.de.
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Daniela Hüll
The Event Management Team
Phone: +49 228 73-4625
Email: dhuell@uni-bonn.de