Celebratory anniversary event at Clausthal University of Technology inspires alumni!

Celebratory anniversary event at Clausthal University of Technology inspires alumni!

The Clausthal University of Technology celebrated a special event on May 26, 2025: the graduates from the class of 2000 were awarded silver diplomas. University President Dr.-Ing. Sylvia Schattauer opened the ceremony, which attracted over 100 participants from all over Germany and Saudi Arabia. There were 50 people celebrating their anniversary among those present.

During the celebrations, Prof. Jens Traupe emphasized that this year is the first to study in two centuries. Gertrud Gayer, the former head of the examination office, looked back on 72 semesters at the university and recalled an anecdote about a student from Madagascar whose name consisted of 24 letters. Tim Bartels, representative of the General Student Committee (AStA), also praised the graduates for their contribution to the university's good reputation.

Emotional reviews and awards

Dr.-Ing. In her speech, Karola Kanzler emphasized the personal atmosphere during her studies, which often led to lifelong friendships. Prof. Daniel Goldmann gave the keynote speech about the role of TU Clausthal as a driver of the circular economy. Graduate Imran Khaliq Butt from Dubai underlined his deep connection to the university. What was particularly striking was the number of graduates who found their true love in Clausthal.

Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Maiwald and Ugur Cakir are regular returnees to the university. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Lindermeir, who works at the CUTEC research center, reiterated his loyalty to the region. After the official part of the event, there was a champagne reception with snacks, which gave participants the opportunity to have personal conversations.

• Im Rahmenprogramm wurden Institute besichtigt und kulturelle Angebote wahrgenommen.
• Absolventen des Jahrgangs 2001 sind aufgerufen, sich für das nächste Silber-Diplom 2026 anzumelden.

A look into the future of the alumni

In the context of alumni work, reference is made to a variety of digital formats offered by the Alumniportal Deutschland. These include, among other things, online events such as Lab Talks, workshops and digital conferences that promote exchange and further training for alumni.

Clausthal University of Technology and its alumni community thrive on the experiences and connections that arise not only during the course of study, but also beyond. When talking to former fellow students, it becomes clear: the university remains deep in the hearts of everyone who studied here and continues to promote exchange and networking opportunities.