Radishes, Spiders and KFC: Unique Christmas Traditions Found Around the World
can discover a thousand different cultural Christmas customs. Let's take a look at some of them, starting in the Caribbean... Junkanoo, (also written Jonkanoo or Jonkonnu) celebrated between Christmas and [...] mostly catholic, many people attend this 5AM mass and they have certainly found an exciting way to be up before the roosters. The rest of Christmas (which lasts for nine days) is filled with food, fireworks [...] fireworks, music, and dancing, so there are plenty of smiles to go around even after the skates are hung up. Whether it's celebrated in Jamaica, Mexico, or Japan, Christmas is a special time of the year for
President’s Medal for Citizenship awarded to Tim Zuther
and input he gained at KLU. “They have set up many opportunities I'm enthusiastic to follow, perhaps an academic path or in the family business, and to start a new challenge.” Given his willingness and [...] said when praising Zuther. “Essentially, whenever there was a need he was there. Even myself, only starting as president a couple of months ago, I had several encounters with him which shows his commitment [...] sincerity, politeness, and consistency and his contribution to a positive working atmosphere . “As I started my academic journey at KLU doing the bachelor’s program, receiving this medal feels like coming full
KLU PhD Students at the Hamburg Half Marathon
the Hamburg Half Marathon 2023 as Team KLU. Daan van Beek, who finished in 1:46:28 h and thus ended up in 320th place out of a total of 1,210 participants: ""I really enjoyed participating in the half marathon [...] students!" Tim Schlaich finished 391st in 1:49:53 and Johannes Stark 462nd in 1:52:44. KLU supported the start and congratulates all three on a great performance!
Logistik grün machen – Neue Partnerschaft von KLU, CO2OPT und Digital Hub Logistics
sind seit September Partner. Im Fokus der einjährigen Partnerschaft die gezielte Unterstützung des Start-Ups CO2OPT durch die KLU und die Unterstützung von KLU-Studierenden durch den Hub bei Gründungsvorhaben [...] Das Digital Hub als internationales Netzwerk für die Logistik der Zukunft vereint Unternehmen, Start-Ups, Investor*innen sowie Bildung und Forschung unter dem gemeinsamen Dach Am Sandtorkai 32 in der Hamburger [...] Hamburger HafenCity. Als Partner unterstützt die KLU konkret CO2OPT, ein Hamburger Start-Up aus dem Bereich der „Green Logistics“ – eine konkrete Umsetzung der Mission der KLU, Nachhaltigkeit und Entr
Making logistics green - New partnership of KLU, CO2OPT and Digital Hub Logistics
the one-year-long partnership is on the targeted support of the start-up CO2OPT by KLU and the support of KLU students by the Hub in start-up projects. KLU and the Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg have been [...] companies, startups, investors, education and research under the common roof at Sandtorkai 32 in Hamburg's HafenCity. As a partner, KLU specifically supports CO2OPT, a Hamburg-based start-up in the field [...] an artificial intelligence-based platform that helps transport companies reduce their fuel costs by up to ten percent - while at the same time reducing CO2 emissions. The innovative technology uses vehicle
Ein neuer Stern am Musikhimmel - Das KLU Startup AIDAR
Talenten – ein zeitaufwändiger Prozess, bei dem nicht selten der Zufall regiert. Dank des innovativen Start-ups AIDAR, gegründet von KLU-Alumnus Dr. Janek Meyn und KLU-Doktorandin Yana Asenova, könnte sich das [...] oder weniger wahllos irgendwelche Künstlerinnen und Künstler anhören“, so Meyn, der vor der Start-up-Gründung bereits für Lufthansa Technik und den Consulting-Riesen CGI tätig war. „Als mir das klarwurde [...] braucht es natürlich viel Unterstützung. Hier spielte die KLU eine tragende Rolle. Sie stellte dem Start-up nicht nur ein Büro zur Verfügung, sondern sorgte auch für wertvolle Kontakte. So lernten sich b
Bigger, more international, greener and more digital – inauguration ceremony for the new KLU President
Hamburg’s Second Mayor and Senator for Science, applauded KLU’s successful evolution from a “university start-up” in 2010 to a university internationally recognized for the quality of its education and research [...] with an international focus and prestige have now come together. Welcome and all the best for your start here in Hamburg!”, she added. And what does the future hold? “We want our KLU to become bigger, more [...] the size of the student body in Hamburg, opening international satellite campuses, establishing a start-up center for green logistics, and expanding KLU’s digital expertise. “KLU is now ready for the next
A Star is Born – A KLU start-up takes off
met Meyn only weeks after starting her PhD in music marketing at KLU in January but believes the culture of community fostered by university was instrumental in the pair teaming up. “The institution made [...] new talent. It is a time-consuming, often random process; yet AIDAR (AI driven A&R), an innovative start-up founded by KLU alumnus Dr. Janek Meyn and PhD student Yana Asenova, uses artificial intelligence [...] a project, of course, needs plenty of support to get off the ground , and KLU has furnished the start-up with not only an office , but invaluable connections, including between Meyn and co-founder Yana
KLU Welcome Week 2023
Summer may be slowly coming to a close, but KLU’s doors were flung wide open last Friday for the start of the university’s annual Welcome Week. Packed with fun, informative and rewarding activities, the [...] creating a sense of community students will carry with them through to graduation and beyond. The start of every academic year is full of excitement and promise and the KLU’s campus in Hamburg’s HafenCity [...] their decisions to study at KLU . “It’s a big city that has everything, and you also can think about starting a career here,” says Laocharoenchai, adding she could see herself working for a multinational in
KLU Students Ranked Among Germany’s Top Business Students
of the health sector. She could also imagine working as an independent consultant or founding a start-up. Robert Marten Rings will complete his bachelor’s degree, with a focus on “Sustainable Management