In Port and Learning

Meet Prof. Arne Heinold, an analytical mind who changed sides of the classroom

Endless curiosity and fascination for exactitude. These two traits made KLU Professor Arne Heinold embark on a life of research to find the optimal solution for very complex problems. Get to know his journey from studying at KLU to teaching the next generations about AI, transportation, and operations, from Hamburg to Vietnam. See how pure mathematics, logistics, data science, and business analytics can deeply influence to make our lives easier.

Meet David & Michael, lifelong friends and partners in crime

Heard of love at first sight? This is more like “friendship at first talk”. Exchanging a few words was enough for David and Michael to know they had found a real soulmate, matching each other’s craziest ideas. From gaming together to becoming business partners, they have gone through it all, and have the greatest tips for a healthy relationship. Throw in the mix drones, AI, unstoppable energy, laughter, and a bit of insanity, and you've got the recipe for a lifelong and meaningful connection.

Meet Leska & Linus, two adventurous souls in China and Mexico

Comfort-zone free. This way can Leska and Linus be described after challenging themselves during their semester abroad. From the skyscraper fantasy of Shanghai to the flavors of Mexico City, our KLU students bring us along on this journey through their experience. Discover how they went from misunderstandings with the locals to receiving wedding invitations from them. And of course, add incredible places to your bucket list.

The making of TEDx KLU: from idea to project to dream come true

Inspiration has one name: TED. And KLU students Oleksandra Shvets, Paul Scharlau, and their team have dedicated a year of hard work to bring the world-renowned seal of impactful stories to our Campus and to Hamburg. Get to know how a small student club became a true task force in pursuit of knowledge beyond the classroom, gathering some of the most stimulating minds to share a piece of their exciting lives with our community.

Learn how to be more inclusive with Prof. Brooke Gazdag

Diversity and inclusion are not synonyms, but they are interconnected. As a manager, employee, or simply as a human being it is key to understand this connection and have the tools to integrate diverse people. How can you become more inclusive in your day-to-day life? Prof. Gazdag, our expert on the topic, gives us in this episode clear achievable steps to make this happen and create for us all a better work environment, and a more aware and respectful world.

Meet Alan Coronado, a motivated student thriving during his internship

The right attitude and a good pitch. Those tools made Alan Coronado stand out at KLU's annual Career Connect recruiting event and get hired by Sysmex, an international company specializing in medical devices. Sysmex hosted Alan for his mandatory internship. In this experience, he further developed his knowledge of sustainability, learned about the day-to-day life of a big corporation, and of course, made a lot of new contacts. Alan runs us through his experience and gives his impressions about the intern life.

Meet Bili Ntuli, an Olympic hockey player with big dreams

As a child someone handed him a hockey stick, and his enthusiasm, abilities and hard work did the rest. Bili’s dream of being in the world’s biggest championship, the Olympics, has come true… twice! Discover in this episode not only a great athlete, but a great person, and how true effort, big ambitions, and deep humbleness lead to superb achievements.

Navigating Emission Reporting and Accounting with Sirkku Palmuaro

In this last episode of The Sustainability Talks, hosted by Ilkka Kujala from our Master in Sustainable Management and Operations (SuMO), we explore the world of emission reporting and accounting for companies. Ilkka is joined by Sirkku Palmuaro, an accounting and sustainability reporting expert, who shares her extensive experience and insights into the evolving landscape of sustainability standards and legislation.

Green Corridor Initiatives with Anders Christensen

In this episode of the "Sustainability Talks" series, Jonathan Schünke and Lidija Peters from the Master in Sustainable Management and Operations (SuMO) dive into the practical aspects of achieving sustainability goals in the logistics industry. Their guest is Anders Christensen, Vice President of Logistics for Nordics at DFDS, a leading ferry and transport company based in Denmark. Anders shares insights into DFDS's ambitious sustainability strategy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.

Collaboration in Sustainability with Christoph Wolff

In this episode of the "Sustainability Talks" series students Jonathan Schünke and Sophie Drakopoulos of the MSc in Sustainable Management Operations (SuMO) dive into the critical topic of sustainability collaboration in the logistics industry. They are joined by Christoph Wolff, CEO of the Smart Freight Centre, a leading non-profit organization in climate action for the logistics sector. The discussion explores the importance of cross-industry collaboration to break down sustainability barriers, accelerate progress, and spread the burden of innovation.