Kick-off 18/19
Kick-off 18/19
Ceremonial opening of the academic year
for university members, UGO members and invited guests from the city and region
Once again, the University and the University Society are jointly celebrating the opening of the academic year at the start of the winter semester. The keynote speech will be given by the renowned economist Prof Dr Hans-Werner Sinn. The event will once again focus on a topical issue of our time.
You are cordially invited to spend a stimulating evening in the university's lecture theatre centre. You will need a personal admission ticket to attend. Please use the online portal to request your ticket.
Programme
from 5.30 p.m.Admission to the lecture hall centre
18.00 hrs Champagne reception
18.45Ceremony in the Audimax
Address by the President of the University
Prof Dr Dr Hans Michael Piper
Award ceremonies
UGO Prize for excellent research
UGO Prize for outstanding doctorate
Address by the UGO Chair
Hon. Prof. Dr Werner Brinker
Keynote speech
Prof. Dr Dr h. c. mult. Hans-Werner Sinn
"The development of the global economy:
Trump, Brexit, euro crisis.
What will become of Germany?"
Reception in the foyer
Musical organisation of the evening: students under the direction of the Institute of Music
Please note that photographs and films will be taken during the event. The recordings will be used as part of the university's public relations work (press releases, university newspaper UNI-INFO, university website, social media channels). If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer accordingly.
"Times are turbulent again. Political decisions that we have no control over are threatening Europe's economic equilibrium. Europe must now stick together to finally get its economy back on track. This cannot be achieved through wishful thinking, but only through a policy that faces up to economic realities."
Hans-Werner Sinn