In Port and Learning: KLU Stories

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.

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.

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.

Constantly highlighted by our students as one of the best evenings spent at KLU, this event brings the community together to learn through short films about leadership and organizational behavior. It serves as a celebration of the skills of the students, the engaging learning philosophy of our university, and the feeling of community for all KLU members. In this episode, the creators of the KLU Movie Night, professors van Quaquebeke and Tröster tell us all the ins and outs of this outstanding event, full of fanciness, enthusiasm, laughter, positive energy, and of course, filmmaking talent yet to be exploited!

Traveling through Europe was a clear goal in his life and an exchange semester at KLU made this, and much more, possible for him. With the energy of a spicy habanero, Cristobal guides us in this episode through the city of Hamburg, through the classes at KLU, and through an unforgettable experience that has broken all stereotypes and changed paradigms for him. Discover his journey and let yourself dream to live your own soon!  

The war in Ukraine forced her to leave her studies in Kyiv and find a safe place to continue her life. However, no army can destroy the extraordinary energy of Oleksandra and her will to grow, thrive and give back to her community. Now inside the walls of KLU Campus, she is still the extremely engaged student she already was in Ukraine, and her story of overcoming all kinds of challenges with a bold and positive attitude has conquered our hearts. Let yourself be inspired by it too!

He went through every department, working hand in hand with the employees for over a year to understand every nook and cranny of the company he leads. Kind of like the “Undercover boss” but he was not really meaning to hide. He does not have a “regular day” and his phone is his best ally. But there is much more to the life of a high executive, and Mark, CEO of Entelmann Gruppe, shares all the details of his years in charge of the company.

More than just bachelor students, Federico and Julia show up in our studio with the professionalism of consulting executives. The President and Head of Marketing of KLU’s student consultancy Advisupply guide us through the core of this extracurricular business. Discover how some KLU students are working their way to be the leaders of the future, without waiting until the future hits them.

He looked at the whiteboards in the classrooms of the Humboldt University, and now he faces the other way in leading the lectures of KLU. Professor Leopold has been awarded Best Teacher of 2022, elected by our KLU student body. He shares with us the keys to his success in Academia, both as a brilliant researcher, always up to the latest technologies, and as an excellent teacher.

From an innocent teen who fell in love with Germany to a kickass project leader and the most recognizable face of the KLU student body. Laura has worn many hats at KLU: Prep student, Bachelor’s student, lead student ambassador, Instagram personality, working student, and even model in some KLU photoshoots. This month, she will get the last hat (this time non-metaphorical): the graduation one. Discover a four-year journey in which Laura has grown externally and internally, developed many skills and made lots of friends along the way.