As in previous years, spring brings two very important events for the German branch of the University of Wales Alumni Association.

With a membership of over 220 members, it has grown over the years to offer networking opportunities and a substantial academic resource for both German University of Wales Alumni and German-speaking graduates who hold University of Wales’ awards.

Thursday 28th April – Celebration Party for the German Graduates, Cardiff
An unforgettable event in the life of every student, the University of Wales Graduation Celebration is a chance to celebrate the achievements of all its Graduates. Following the event, in a bid to further strengthen the Branch, all German graduates attending this years’ Graduation Celebration are invited to celebrate their achievements and meet fellow members at Henry’s Cafe Bar in Cardiff. The evening will start at 6:00pm, and it is a good opportunity to highlight the benefits of their Alumni organisation to potential members

Saturday 4th June – Annual Symposium, Potsdam
The 2016 annual symposium of the German Branch will take place at the Mercure Hotel Potsdam. Bordering Berlin, Potsdam is the capital of Brandenburg and is widely known for its castles and landscape as a World Heritage Site.

The agenda for the day will be as follows:
09.15 Get together
09:45 Welcome and introduction by Dr. Martina Nieswandt, President of the German Branch
10.00 Die Business Judgement Rule als Refugium des Vorstandes – Paper by Dominik Riebartsch, Technische Universität Dortmund
11.30 Lunch
12.30 Beginnt das Zeitalter der Empathie im Management, wie es Ian Mac Millan vorhersagte? – Paper by Andreas Pfeiffer, Denkwerkstatt für Manager
14:00 Coffee break
14:30 Annual Meeting of Alumni Members (with separate agenda)
16.00 Coffee break
16.30 Laterales Management: Das Erfolgsprinzip im digitalen Zeitalter – Paper by Dr. Roland Geschwill, Denkwerkstatt für Manager
19:30  Drinks Reception
20:00 Festive Dinner

Sunday 5th June
Following the annual symposium, the Branch have arranged for a guided tour of Potsdam with guide Jörg Klaus Baumgart taking members on a historical journey around the City’s streets.

As every year, it promises to be a very informative and memorable event, and all University of Wales Alumni are welcome to join. Further information and contact details can be found on their website – www.alumni-wales.de