Graduation Ceremony – May 2025, Faculty of Communication and Environment
Bright spring sunshine and joyful faces set the scene as 63 graduates from the Faculty of Communication and Environment celebrated the end of their studies on 9 May. The Audimax in Kamp-Lintfort was filled with friends, families, and faculty members who gathered to honour this important milestone.
The event began with a welcoming speech from Professor Dr Tatiana Zimenkova, Vice President for International Affairs and Diversity. Dean Professor Dr Klaus Hegemann led the programme as moderator, guiding guests through the festive afternoon.
Frank Rattmann brought congratulations on behalf of the Campus Camp-Lintfort Friends’ Association. Graduate Akshay Rajesh from the Master’s programme Design and Interaction reflected on his time at HSRW in a personal address to his fellow students. Professor Dr Ido Iurgel, speaking on behalf of the academic leadership, offered a thoughtful outlook on the time after graduation.
Eva Folkerts (Förderverein HSRW) and Raphaela Wolberg (Altana) presented two awards for outstanding final theses. The winners were Stas Besliu from the Bachelor’s programme in Environment and Energy and Nina Nüchter from the Master’s programme in International Management and Psychology.
From left to right: Eva Folkerts (Förderverein HSRW), Stas Besliu, Nina Nüchter, Raphaela Wolberg (Altana)
The Rust & Steinkuhl University Award for special achievements in International Business Administration (Accounting/Law/Taxes) was presented to Hristiyan Damyanov by Professor Dr Kathrin Weidner.
From left to right: Lars Steinkuhl, Hristiyan Damyanov, Prof. Dr. Kathrin Weidner, Prof. Dr. Daniel Scheible, Prof. Dr. Franca Ruhwedel
Alumni Coordinator Lisa Waberg introduced the HSRW alumni network in a light-hearted quiz, while HSRW student Elvi Likaj accompanied the event with piano music, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.
After the official handing over of symbolic certificates to all graduates, everyone gathered for a sparkling wine reception in the foyer. But not before the traditional group photo moment: “Three, two, one – hats up!”
