Josef Ackermann

St John´s College St John's College, St Johns St, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Dr Josef Ackermann is a Swiss banker and was the CEO of Deutsche Bank from 2006 until 2012. We will discuss Dr Ackermann's career and what it takes to be a top banker; the role of Deutsche Bank and its senior management in the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 and subsequent financial scandals; and what …

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Oxford and Cambridge Club

Oxford and Cambridge Club 71-77 Pall Mall, St. James's, London, United Kingdom

The Oxford and Cambridge Club in London is an exclusive place for graduates of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. It offers a unique atmosphere where you can enjoy exquisite cuisine and meet other members of the club. We will have a reception with dinner together with some alumni of the German Society. Dresscode: Black …

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Benedikt Franke

Dr. Benedikt Franke is Vice-Chairman and CEO with the Munich Security Conference (MSC). Before joining the MSC, he served as Senior Advisor for Strategic Affairs at the CSU and previous to that he was the Special Assistant for former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Laureate Kofi Annan. Benedikt holds a PhD from the …

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Dinosaurs with Armin Schmitt

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences University Of Cambridge, Downing Pl., Cambridge, United Kingdom

The CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY GERMAN SOCIETY proudly presents Armin Schmitt and his book on dinosaurs - the Magnificent Giants of the Mesozoic. In his non-fiction book, the palaeontologist Armin Schmitt gives a first-hand account of the latest research on these primeval giants, of spectacular expeditions and surprising finds. This very entertaining read for everyone, who is …

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Salsa Dancing with the Mexican Society

🕺💃🎉🎊🎶🎵 Do you enjoy dancing salsa or want to learn it from scratch? Then you won’t want to miss this event! Come join us for a fun-filled evening of salsa dancing with the Mexican Society and some German beer and snacks! 🤩 Details on location and time will follow soon.

Sarah Winkelmann

Sarah Winkelmann is a Cambridge alumna and an Artic explorer. She just came back from crossing Greenland on cross-country skis for 30 days. She has financed her studies by working as a hiking tour guide in Norway’s national parks. She will be talking about her various trips, working in a consulting company, being a female …

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Midsummer en Blanc

5 Madingley Rd 5 Madingley Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Grab your ticket for this year’s Midsummer en Blanc! 🍻🎊 Join us for the final celebration of the academic year, as ScanSoc and GermanSoc have teamed up for another day of Scandi summer fun! Midsummer en Blanc is held in a private garden this year. It will be a day filled with delicious picnic foods, …

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May Week Punting

King's College Fellows' Garden Intersection of West Rd and Queen's Rd, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Dear members and friends of the German Society,   You are warmly invited to join us for a punting tour along the backs of the colleges on the evening of Friday, 23 June. We will hold a drinks reception in the Fellows' Garden of King's College, starting at 6pm, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and …

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Sponsorship: Celonis Woman’s Brunch

Celonis, a global leader in execution management and process mining, consistently ranked among the world's top 50 most valuable private companies, is unwavering in its commitment to empowering women throughout their career journeys.  Join us at our Women's Brunch and get to know Celonis.​