Start of the lecture series: Perspectives for students of the humanities

“Prospects for Students of Humanities and Social Sciences” is aimed at students of humanities and social sciences who want to explore their career options. The lecture series offers authentic insights into various professional fields, highlights specific entry-level opportunities, and provides valuable tips for career orientation.

October 23, 2025: Entry opportunities for students of the humanities and social sciences – expanding your skills with certificates such as Professional Skills, Cultural Mediation, GSIK, and MEV | Dr. Annette Retsch | Sophia Ebert | University of Würzburg | Ref. 2.5 Career Center

October 30, 2025: Your entry into the media and communications industry – application skills and job profiles | Dr. Gunther Schunk, Director of Public Relations | Anja Rausch, People & Culture | Vogel Communications Group

November 6, 2025: People, purpose, personnel development – entering the private sector with a state examination | Franziska Pukowski | Senior HR Manager Learning & Development | FLYERALARM

November 13, 2025 - Start: 5:15 p.m.: Transformational leadership: Potential - Strategies - Challenges | Anja Schönau, visual artist with a focus on social impact, sustainability, and participation | Co:create Society

November 20, 2025: There is no planet B, but a plan B – as a humanities scholar in the online editorial department of a publishing house for ecology & sustainability | Sonja Bonneẞ, Online Editorial & Social Media |oekom Verlag

November 27, 2025: Diplomacy as a career – the Federal Foreign Office introduces itself | Dr. Dennis Kumetat, Deputy Head of the Recruitment Division | Federal Foreign Office

December 4, 2025 – Start: 12:15 p.m.: A meaningful career: Career prospects at Kindernothilfe for students of the humanities | Sina Talvia, Manager Recruiting & Employer Branding | Michael Brauch, Manager Recruiting & Employer Branding | Kindernothilfe e.V.

December 11, 2025: Between meaning and system: The role of human sciences in an AI-driven world | Dr. Claudia Leikam, Scientist, CCO, AI Coach | vAudience

January 15, 2026: Climate protection and climate adaptation in local government – a multidisciplinary field of work | Dr. Christian Göpfert | Head of the Climate and Sustainability Unit | City of Würzburg

January 22, 2026: From humanities scholar to management? – Diverse career opportunities at Bertelsmann | Aman Singh | Brands & Recruiting | BERTELSMANN

January 29, 2026: From skills profile to speculative application | Ingrid Schindler | Literary agent, freelance editor, project manager, and consultant

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