Looking back together, looking ahead together

A packed Audimax and numerous guests from the worlds of academia, politics and society were the hallmarks of the University of Bayreuth’s Annual Academic Ceremony. For the 51st time since it began teaching, the university looked back on the successes and developments of the past year whilst also turning its attention to future challenges. Particular attention was paid to the keynote address by science journalist Dirk Steffens on the topic ‘Planetary boundaries – what nature teaches us for the future’. The event thus provided not only an occasion for celebration, but also a space for exchange, reflection and new ideas for the university’s future.