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Dies Universitatis 2026

The Dies Universitatis 2026 will focus on “Internationality as a strategy for the future – universities in global transformation.” There will be a special focus on cooperation within Eucor – The European Campus, which will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) in 2026. The ceremony will also honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the University.

Programme overview

10 am

Musical prelude

Welcome address from the rector
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein

Awarding of the University Medal and Honorary Senator title

Eucor celebrates ten years as a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) in 2026
Three questions for … Interview with Bernd Finger (Director of the Eucor Office)

“Cross-border cooperation in times of global crises”
Panel discussion with the rectors and presidents of the five Eucor universities:
Prof. Dr Kerstin Krieglstein, Prof. Dr Dr h.c. mult. Andrea Schenker-Wicki (University of Basel), Prof. Dr Jean-Marc Planeix (University of Strasbourg), Prof. Dr Pierre Alain Muller (University of Haute Alsace) and Prof. Dr Thomas Hirth (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

11:30 am 

End of the event

Round off the event with food and drinks

  • Start date/time: 19 May, 10:00 am
  • End date/time: 19 May, 11:30 am
  • Location: Paulussaal Freiburg