The opening of the academic year 2023/2024 at the University of Bonn
The University of Bonn will start the new academic year 2024/25 with a ceremony in the auditorium of its main building on Friday, October 18, at 5 p.m.
Traditionally anchored elements such as the ceremonial entry of the rectorate and the deans in gowns, proclamations, the commemoration of our deceased university members and the rector's review and outlook have been part of the opening of the Academic Year for many decades.
The students, represented by their AStA chairperson, also publicly comment on the current situation of the university and the moderation will be taken over by students of the campus radio bonnFM.
All members of the university - especially students - as well as the media and all interested citizens are cordially invited to take part in the celebration.
Registration for the event will be available on the event website from September.
![Rectorate and Deans 2023](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/universitaet/medien-universitaet/medien-unileben/medien-akadem-jahr/alle_bfro_003_a-min.jpg/@@images/image/leadimagesize)
History and tradition
The gown, beret, chain of office and scepter have always played a central role in the formal opening ceremony.
![Moderation durch bonnFM Moderation durch bonnFM](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/universitaet/medien-universitaet/medien-unileben/medien-akadem-jahr/vorab_bfro_011-min.jpg/@@images/image/leadimagesize)
Program
Here you will soon find the program schedule for the opening of the Academic Year 2024/25.
![Vice Rector for International Affairs, Prof. Dr. Birgit Ulrike Münch](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/universitaet/medien-universitaet/medien-unileben/medien-akadem-jahr/vorab_bfro_012.jpg/@@images/image/leadimagesize)
Award honors
Here you will soon find the winners of the State Prize and the DAAD Prize who will be honored this year during the International Days.
![Der Rektor steht auf der Bühne, hinter einem Rednerpult und spricht während der Eröffnung des akademischen Jahres 2021/22.](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/universitaet/medien-universitaet/medien-unileben/medien-akadem-jahr/bfc_7798_a-1.jpg/@@images/image/leadimagesize)
Review - Image gallery and event recording
On October 18, 2023, the University of Bonn kicked off the academic year 2023/24 with the traditional ceremony marking its foundation day. You can find the recordings here.
Contact
Team Eventmanagement
E-Mail: akadjahr@uni-bonn.de