Academic Ceremony Invitation
The Academic Ceremony at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is the highlight of the academic year. Academics at the University of Magdeburg are honoured for excellent research and outstanding teaching and young research talents are recognised for promising academic achievements. In addition, further prizes are awarded to outstanding personalities who have rendered outstanding services to the university.
The Rector of Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Strackeljan, invites you to the ACADEMIC CEREMONY in the Johanniskirche Magdeburg on 21 November 2024 from 6 pm on the occasion of Otto von Guericke's 422nd birthday.
We are delighted to have the political scientist and Director of the ‘Global Governance’ department at the Social Science Research Centre Berlin, Prof. Dr Michael Zürn, as our keynote speaker on the topic of academic freedom.
Before the festive event, there will be a gathering at 5.30 pm in memory of our namesake in front of his grave in St John's Church with representatives from society, the Foundation and the University.