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Spring School Circular Economy
The French-German Spring School brought together PhD students and experts to discuss sustainability between Germany and France. The program featured engaging "My Thesis in 180 Seconds" PhD pitches, highlighting cutting-edge research.
Participants explored circular economy solutions through visits to the wbk Institute of Production Science and the IAM-WK Institute for Applied Materials, where they examined innovative recycling processes. At the Institute for Technical Chemistry (ITC), they learned about advancements in concrete recycling and polymer recycling. An industry visit to Liebherr-Ettlingen GmbH provided hands-on insights into sustainable industrial remanufacturing.
The event fostered cross-border collaboration, emphasizing Europe's commitment to a greener future.
Business Lunch with Nestlé Germany
As part of the French-German double-degree program, we had the pleasure of hosting our first Business Lunch with Nestlé Germany last February at the campus Arts et Métiers in Metz. This event has been a fantastic opportunity for the students of the French-German Doctoral Program to learn more about the company, explore internship opportunities in Germany, and gain valuable insights into the corporate world.
Beyond career opportunities, this lunch also highlighted the importance of languages in today’s professional environment. With presentations held in German, French, and English, our almost 50 double-degree students at Metz experienced firsthand the power of multilingualism in an international career.
A huge thank you to our guests from Nestlé Germany for their time, expertise, and engagement with our students. We look forward to future collaborations and even more exciting exchanges! Many thanks also to John Fritsch for having coordinated this event and to the almost 50 students for their participation! Thanks to this event, more than 4 double-degree students have already found an internship.
Steering Committee Meeting 2024
Key discussions included the potential introduction of new research axis in Circular Economy with a dedicated Circular Economy workshop planned for Summer 2025 at Arts et Métiers in Bordeaux.
In education, the Double Degree Program agreement was extended until 2029, with growing student numbers. Efforts in communication and promotion will be reinforced, including a campaign highlighting student success stories. Additionally, the French-German Doctoral School continues to thrive, with future funding applications set for the period 2027-2030.
Innovation was also a key topic, with discussions on integrating entrepreneurship education within the double-degree program. Both KIT and Arts et Métiers aim to increase joint participation in startup and innovation events to foster international collaboration.