On June 3, the School of International Business at Bremen University of Applied Sciences celebrated the successful premiere of the "Transatlantic Forum on Research, Education, and Knowledge Transfer" with about 70 guests.
This new series of events generated a great deal of interest and brought together faculty members, students, and alumni from Bremen University of Applied Sciences and its U.S. partner universities for a lively exchange.
Particularly encouraging was the high turnout and participation of guests from the U.S. who are currently visiting Bremen University of Applied Sciences as part of the Short-Term Study Program (STSP). Numerous former students also took the opportunity to attend the event and reconnect with the institution, former lecturers and former fellow students.
A particular highlight of the evening was the celebration of two long-standing partnerships: Together with the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), Bremen University of Applied Sciences looked back on 30 years of successful collaboration. These anniversaries underline the importance of the importance of international cooperation for students, teaching, and research.
The forum focused on current issues in higher education development and transatlantic cooperation. Short keynote presentations and panel discussions offered exciting insights and diverse perspectives on topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning, different business models in sports, innovative teaching methods, and the success factors of long-term international partnerships.
Following the official program, the guests took the opportunity to engage in conversation. Over drinks and light refreshments, existing contacts were strengthened and new connections were forged. The open and international atmosphere contributed significantly to the success of the evening.
With its successful blend of professional exchange and personal interaction, the “Transatlantic Forum” marked a promising start for a new event format at the School of International Business of Bremen University of Applied Sciences. The positive feedback from all participants makes it clear that the forum can continue to make an important contribution to strengthening transatlantic partnerships and international dialogue in the future.
