🎓 WiSoAlumni Success Story: Clara Pfeffer Our alumna Clara Pfeffer studied Economics and Political Science at the WiSo Faculty and now works as a journalist for RTL/ntv, covering climate policy, sustainability and environmental protection. wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/transfer/...

Johan Rockström, Albertus Magnus Professor 2026, is a leading climate scientist on the Anthropocene, water, tipping points and Planetary Boundaries. 📅 15 July, 7.30 pm: State of the Planet 📅 16 July, 7.30: Transformation Pathways 📅 17 July, 12: seminar with Kate Rigby 👉 amp.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de

From Cologne to global influence: Prof. Hermann Simon studied at @unicologne.bsky.social, coined the term Hidden Champions, built Simon-Kucher into a leading international consultancy. In our interview, shares insights on business success, global competition, and career decisions. uni.koeln/7UGAA

Wirtschaftspolitischer Dialog an der WiSo Köln: Wie belastbar ist die Soziale Marktwirtschaft? Dr Nicole Grünewald and Prof. Dr Stefan Kolev discuss with Prof. Dr Steffen Roth. 30 June, 5:45 pm, Lecture Hall I, University of Cologne. Followed by a drinks reception. 👉 uni.koeln/N8CCJ

New Study by Boas Bamberger, Arnd Vomberg, and Christian Homburg shows: sales system agility boosts performance only when aligned with channel structure and governance. Success depends on channel design, clear roles, and coordination: not agility alone. 👉 uni.koeln/X3VL7

🌍💚 #WiSoWishes from Ukraine! A big thank you to Vice-Rector Kseniia Smyrnova and our partner, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, for their warm congratulations on our 125th anniversary. Here's to many more years of collaboration, exchange and academic excellence. 🤝📚 #WiSo125 #EUNIWELL

WiSo Professor Dr. Anne Burmeister has been appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Psychology🎉📚 Her expertise supports impactful research in applied psychology and strengthens international scholarship. True to our motto: “Today’s ideas. Tomorrow’s impact.” 🚀 🔗 uni.koeln/V9ARK

🤖 Chat with PACO Need quick answers on programmes, admissions or uni life? PACO, the WiSo AI assistant, is available 24/7. ⚡ Instant, reliable info 📚 Clear & structured answers 🔗 uni.koeln/LFPK2 #StudySupport #UniCologne #AIinEducation

🏥 Healthcare meets economics. 🎓 The Bachelor Health Economics at the University of Cologne combines medicine, management and economics to prepare students to improve healthcare systems and shape better decisions. 🔗 uni.koeln/4WABD #HealthEconomics #WiSoFaculty #UniversityOfCologne

REWE Group strengthens the WiSo Faculty’s partner network The WiSo Faculty, of the University of Cologne, welcomes REWE Group 🎉 as a new partner as of June 1, 2026. Together we strengthen academia–practice exchange 📚 and create opportunities through joint events 🤝 in Cologne 🌍. 👉 uni.koeln/TBZ5X

❗️️Public Lecture by Prof. Dr Detlef Buschfeld 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫: 23rd June 2026 As part of the 125 Years WiSo lecture series, leading scholars explore key questions shaping business and society today . Join us at the @UniKoeln for an engaging academic discussion. -> uni.koeln/3LVN9

We’re continuing our WiSo-Wishes series with Clara Pfeffer, Climate Journalist at RTL 💚🎓 As we celebrate 125 years of WiSo 🎉, her journey shows how curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking shape impactful journalism 🌍🗞️ 💚 Celebrate with us: uni.koeln/4QPJK #WiSo125 #WiSoWishes #ClimateJournalism

🎓 Curious about studying at the WiSo Faculty of the University of Cologne? Get real insights from real students. With Chat with a Student, you can connect directly with WiSo students and learn about their personal experiences, study programmes, and campus life first-hand. 🔗 uni.koeln/LPHFS

💻 Business meets technology. 🎓 The Bachelor Information Systems at the University of Cologne combines business, IT and digital innovation to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges. 🔗 uni.koeln/XRZP4 #InformationSystems #WiSoFaculty #UniversityOfCologne

⚽🤖 Can AI predict football? Researchers from @unicologne.bsky.social, Paderborn & @lmu.de benchmark GPT, Claude & Gemini on every 2026 World Cup match — predictions locked, results tracked live. 👉 www.llm-soccerarena.com How this helps management: uni.koeln/6LNX5 #WM #AI @sfeuerriegel.bsky.social

A huge thank you to Prof. Dr. Marita Jacob for her insightful contribution to our 125 Years anniversary lecture series in Cologne. To Learn more (and not to miss Prof. Dr Michael Bechtel’s lecture on the Challenge of Governing for the Future on Tuesday) check uni.koeln/BJ24P @unicologne.bsky.social

How can democracies govern for tomorrow? 🗳️ Prof. Dr Michael Bechtel (UoC, ECONtribute) discusses long-term challenges and policy for future generations. Lecture: “Democracy and the Challenge of Governing for the Future”: 16 June 2026 | 17:45 | WiSo, Lecture Hall I. Learn more: uni.koeln/TADN7

Know someone interested in a career in business or social sciences? Share the Master’s programmes of the Faculty of Management Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne. Application for coming semester ends by 15 June❗, so secure a spot for next semester now❗: uni.koeln/38QTA

Last week, CEMS DACH Forum at the University of Cologne brought together future leaders to explore innovation and Europe’s competitiveness. In the session with UoC’s Gateway ESC, they co-created ideas for an “Innovation Leaders” course and learned how student ventures are supported - #Inspiring

We are delighted 🎉 to share congratulations from Professor Dr Joybrato Mukherjee, Rector of the University of Cologne💚 As we mark 125 years of WiSo, we proudly celebrate our journey and role as a strong part of the University of Cologne. 🎈 uni.koeln/4QPJK @unicologne.bsky.social #togetherness

Business Administration matters far beyond the lecture hall. At UoC's Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, the programme explores how organisations create value, respond to change and shape society — insights relevant to research, policy and public debate alike. 🔗 uni.koeln/9X5ZR

🤖 How can AI support study choice decisions? Paco Fitting, developed at the WiSo Faculty of the University of Cologne, uses AI to guide prospective students towards suitable study programmes through personalised recommendations. 🔗 uni.koeln/9S4U7 #AI #HigherEducation #EdTech

Politics shapes more than elections — it can shape our love lives too. Study by Shanon Taflinger and @hudde.bsky.social from Wiso Faculty's DSS shows how political polarization influences dating preferences in the U.S. and why “different views” can mean instant rejection. 👉 uni.koeln/C9RDU

🌍 Understanding society. Analysing change. 🎓 Bachelor Social Sciences ✨ Sociology, political science, social psychology & economics ✨ Research, data analysis & real-world applications ✨ Internship & international study opportunities 🔗 uni.koeln/YQEWX #SocialSciences #UniversityOfCologne

Who studies—and who doesn’t? Prof. Marita Jacob (University of Cologne) discusses unequal access to higher education and ways to improve opportunity. 9 June 2026, 18:00, Lecture Hall I, WiSo Faculty (Universitätsstr. 24) uni.koeln/9JC7E @unicologne.bsky.social #HigherEducation #SocialInequality

Asking for advice benefits both sides. A study by Prof Anne Burmeister shows: Awareness of mutual gain boosts outreach by up to 40% especially with unfamiliar or senior contacts, where hesitation is highest. uni.koeln/BZ6XC #Networking #Research @econtribute.bsky.social @unicologne.bsky.social

From Atlanta to Cologne: Thanks to Emory University’s Goizueta Business School for the 125th-anniversary wishes! 🇺🇸Our partnership fosters global exchange for MBA & undergrad students, driving excellence in research and teaching. 📊🤝 💚 uni.koeln/4QPJK @emorygoizueta.bsky.social #WiSo125 #EmoryGoizueta

🌍 Understanding society. Driving sustainable change. 🎓 Bachelor Management, Economics & Social Sciences ✨️ Economics, management, psychology & sociology ✨️ Climate, inequality & digital transformation ✨️ Evidence-based, interdisciplinary & international 🔗 uni.koeln/NDCTN

Did you know overeducation in the US rose in the early 2000s? 🎓📈 A study by Lina Tobler and Julia Leesch found that from 2003 to 2011, supply and demand shifts—not matching patterns—were the main driver. 🌍💼 Details: uni.koeln/RFAV3 #LabourMarket #Education #Research #Overeducation #SocialScience

📈 Understanding markets. Shaping society. 🎓 B.Sc. Economics ✨ Climate, inequality & crises ✨ Data, models & evidence-based thinking ✨ Interdisciplinary approach 💡 For analytical minds who want impact 🔗 uni.koeln/2SRQH #Economics #UniversityOfCologne #StudyEconomics

📚 Innovation on two wheels: The WiSo Book Bike! We are pleased to introduce our new mobile information hub at the University of Cologne. Wherever you see the Book Bike at events or on campus, we invite you to stop by, ask questions, and explore our resources firsthand. 🌍✨ 👉 uni.koeln/A735R

Many thanks🙏 to Isabel Schnabel & @econtribute.bsky.social for an inspiring Selten Salon, contributing to 125 Years of Management, Economics and Social Sciences in Cologne with Insightful perspectives on Europe’s future and the European Central Bank! 👉 uni.koeln/BJ24P @isabelschnabel.bsky.social

Proud of our long-standing partnership with Esade 🌟 Together, we've helped build CEMS and inspire future leaders to transform society. Here's to academic excellence, shared goals & lasting friendship! #CEMS #Esade #UniCologne Celebrate with us: uni.koeln/4QPJK

🎓 Applying for a WiSo bachelor’s programme? With PACO Score, you can calculate your personal admission score and estimate your chances of admission. 📊 Calculate your score 🎯 Check your chances 🔗 uni.koeln/THUJD #StudySupport #UniCologne #MastersApplication

📊 Turning data into business insights with analytics & AI. 🎓 Master Business Analytics & Econometrics (M.Sc.) ✨ AI, machine learning & econometrics ✨ Hands-on skills in R & Python ✨ International career opportunities 🔗 uni.koeln/R86FF #BusinessAnalytics #Econometrics #UniversityOfCologne

Selten Salon: “Made in Europe” with Isabel Schnabel (ECB) on 28 May, 17:30 at UoC. Part of the Lecture Series „125 years of economic and social sciences in Cologne“, the ECONtribute lecture covers Europe’s economic potential, followed by a panel & reception. More Information: uni.koeln/PVXTP

🧠 Understanding decisions. Explaining social behaviour. 🎓 Master Sociology – Social and Economic Psychology (M.Sc.) ✨ Sociology, psychology & economics combined ✨ Research, analysis & behavioural insights ✨ Careers in consulting, HR, marketing, policy & research ✨ taught in English 🔗 uni.koeln/VHDTM

In our latest WiSoAlumni Success Story, Dr. Daniela Brönstrup shares insights on AI regulation, digital policy, and shaping Europe’s digital future as Vice President of Germany’s Federal Network Agency. Read more: uni.koeln/WACCE #wisoalumni #kölnalumni #uniköln @unicologne.bsky.social

We’re delighted to continue our WiSo Wishes series with warm congratulations from the REWE Group 💚🎉 Together with our community of partners, alumni, students and friends, we look ahead with confidence – guided by our mission: “Today’s Ideas. Tomorrow’s Impact.” 🚀 125 Jahre WiSo! uni.koeln/4QPJK

🏢 WiSo students at Henkel – theory meets practice On 23 April, WiSo students visited Henkel in Düsseldorf for an excursion on innovation, sustainability and corporate strategy. 🙏 to Henkel for the warm welcome and valuable dialogue between academic learning and business practice. 👉 uni.koeln/KCMA3

The @expertenratklima.bsky.social (with Prof. Dr Marc Oliver Bettzüge serving as Deputy Chair) has published its review report on Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 and the projection data for 2026. Find out more and form your own view: Download the report [in German] via uni.koeln/FEH3Y

19 May 2026 in our 125‑Year lecture series: Prof. Axel Ockenfels: „Die Kunst, die Welt besser zu machen: Organspenden, Pandemien, Klima – und die ökonomische Architektur der Kooperation“ 📍 Hörsaal I, Universitätsstraße 24 ⏰ 17:45 admission | 18:00 start 👉 uni.koeln/7JVTZ

Digital role models influence pupils, but not always toward STEM A Study with WiSo professor Mona Mensmann shows many pupils shift toward paths like economics instead of increasing STEM interest. Key insight: it’s about the career image conveyed. 👉https://uni.koeln/78NPN @econtribute.bsky.social

Thrilled 🌟 to share a message from Hae-Su Kwon, Managing Director of L’Oréal Luxe DACH and WiSo CEMS alumna 🎓. As we celebrate 125 years of WiSo in Cologne 🎉, her journey highlights the impact of our programmes and alumni 🌍. Thank you for your inspiring words 💚 🎈Celebrate with us: uni.koeln/4QPJK

🎓 Applying for a WiSo master’s programme? With PACO Score, you can calculate your personal admission score and estimate your chances of admission. 📊 Calculate your score 🎯 Check your chances 🔗 uni.koeln/THUJD #StudySupport #UniCologne #MastersApplication

🚀 PhD opportunity at the Cologne Institute for Information Systems (CIIS)! Doctoral Researcher / Research Assistant in AI-driven Protein Design (f/m/x) 🧬 AI + Protein Design + ML 📍 University of Cologne ⏳ Apply by 25 May 2026 🔗 uni.koeln/Z83TB #AI #PhD #ProteinDesign #MachineLearning

🌍 Understanding society through research & data. 🎓 Master Sociology – Social Research (M.Sc.) ✨ Sociology, empirical research & data analysis ✨ Topics like migration, inequality & education ✨ Careers in research, policy & consulting 🔗 uni.koeln/62SLT #Sociology #UniversityOfCologne #WiSoFaculty

Anniversary lecture series „125 Years of Management, Economics and Social Sciences 12 May 2026 | Prof. Dr em Wolfgang Leidhold Geopolitics: Traditional Frameworks and New Challenges in International Relations” [in German] Join the discussion on the world of tomorrow! 👉https://uni.koeln/H6NXT

⏰ Last call: Double Master’s applications! Apply until 15 May 2026. Applications have been open since 13 April. 🌍 Study internationally 🎓 Earn two degrees 🔗https://uni.koeln/W7LRV #UniversityOfCologne #DoubleDegree

⛳️ WiSo on the Green Join us for a special alumni golf event filled with networking, fun challenges, and reconnecting with fellow alumni. Only a few spots left available. 👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.de/e/alumni-gol... @‌unicologne.bsky.social