Students Career Development & Shanghai Meets Bochum
July 15, 2024
On July 15, the Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC) at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) hosted an event titled “Shanghai Meets Bochum.” This event welcomed students and faculty members from Tongji University’s School of Political Science and International Relations and the Faculty of East Asian Studies for a full day of career-oriented activities.
The day began with opening remarks by Prof. Sebastian Bersick and Prof. Jörn-Carsten Gottwald, followed by a series of presentations. Prof. Bersick presented on CEAC and Prof. Gottwald introduced the M.A. Study Programme in International Political Economy of East Asia (IPEEA). Their presentations sparked a lively discussion with Prof. Zhang from Tongji University, who elaborated on Tongji University’s programmes in political science and IR, while emphasising the importance of fostering collaboration and exchange between the two institutions.
The session continued with Dr. Christiane Wüllner, Managing Director of RUB Research School, and Dr. Ursula Justus, Advisor for doctoral researchers and postdocs at RUB Research School. They discussed the support schemes available for Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers at RUB and Research Academy Ruhr, offering valuable insights into academic opportunities.
Participants also visited the WorldFactory Start-up Center, where they learned about initiatives promoting university-originated start-ups and the transfer of innovations from science to business. Ms. Meike Schaich, responsible for WorldFactory International, delivered a presentation on WorldFactory’s activities. Mr. Kissenbeck conducted a guided tour of the RUB Makerspace, showcasing the resources available to RUB students.
The tour was followed by an inspiring talk from Ms. Dobreva, the international founder and CEO of Mechanolution, who shared her entrepreneurial journey, captivating the audience and inspiring many aspiring entrepreneurs among the students.
The afternoon session concluded with a presentation by Mr. Jentsch from RUB Career Service, who provided information about career perspectives and explained the digital career platform, mycareer@RUB. This platform supports students in entering the German job market through advice and matchmaking with regional companies.
The event fostered diverse career pathways from academia to business. It was both informative and engaging, with all activities designed to enhance career development and intercultural understanding.
