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19/10/2026

Balancing sport, a Master’s degree, and a job? Charlott Jacobs shows it’s possible. As a high-performance athlete, she benefits from KLU’s scholarship support and flexible study options. Watch her story and discover how we empower student athletes on and off the field.

19/10/2026

KLU Women in Business Club visits McKinsey’s Hamburg office

On October 7, 14 members of the KLU Women in Business Club were invited to  ’s Hamburg office to learn more about careers in consulting, receive practical advice on CVs and interviews, and work through case studies with experienced consultants.
In addition to these practical insights, the visit offered an opportunity to connect with women in consulting, ask questions about their career paths, and gain a better understanding of the industry.
Many thanks to McKinsey & Company for welcoming our students, sharing your expertise, and creating an opportunity for them to explore their career options and learn from women in the industry.

Interested in consulting? KLU students and alumni are invited to join our next KLU x McKinsey Consulting Day on November 17, 2026.

19/10/2026

Some of our MSc students are currently spending their third semester at universities around the world. For Ioanna, this means studying at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
 
“Living in China has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” she says. Ioanna has been making the most of her time abroad, discovering incredible technology and experiencing the convenience of everyday life in China. She has also been exploring breathtaking landscapes and meeting people from different backgrounds.
 
Thank you, Ioanna, for sharing your experience! 💌🎓

19/10/2026

Last Friday, our KLU Foyer turned into a little Oscar-worthy cinema as our students brought their creativity to the big screen. From short films and live performances to plenty of laughter, applause, dancing, and, of course, some seriously stunning red-carpet looks.

As in previous years, this year’s movies were created as part of Prof. Niel’s Leadership and Organizational Behavior class, which explored the topic “Behavior, Personality & Values.” Our students brought these themes to life in their own creative way.
 
A special shoutout to Prof. Jörn Meissner, who stepped behind the DJ booth and played the best music for us.
 
🏆 Congrats to all the winners and everyone who took part. You looked amazing, you brought the energy, and you made it a night to remember!

19/10/2026

Maria Besiou, Professor of Humanitarian Logistics and Academic Director of the Center for Humanitarian Logistics and Regional Development (CHORD), has received KLU’s Teaching Innovation Award.

Her innovative teaching concept uses an immersive virtual humanitarian disaster simulation to place students in complex, high-pressure decision-making situations.

For Maria Besiou, learning goes beyond finding the “right” answer. It is also about reflecting on emotions, teamwork, and mistakes: “I want students to ask not only, ‘Did we make the right decision?’ but also, ‘How did I behave under pressure? Did I listen to others? What did I miss? Why did I react the way I did?’ If students leave a class and also know a little more about themselves, that is when teaching becomes powerful”.

Photo credit: KLU/Christin Schwarzer 📸

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Hanno Friedrich and Dr. Nils Roemer on receiving KLU’s Best Teacher and Best External Lecturer Awards, respectively! 🎉

Prof. Dr. Hanno Friedrich, Associate Professor of Freight Transportation, received the Best Teacher Award for faculty members, while the Best External Lecturer Award went to Dr. Nils Roemer, co-founder of a software company specializing in the digitalization and automation of supply chains.

For Hanno Friedrich, one of the most important aspects of teaching is conveying both passion for the subject and its relevance. 

Nils Roemer, meanwhile, emphasizes the importance of inspiring students to look at concepts from different perspectives and approach them in new ways.

Congratulations to Dr. Kiran Rouven Busch on receiving this year’s KLU Best Dissertation Award!

His doctoral research on improving process management through modern AI methods was recognized with a €1,000 prize, initiated by the Dr. Friedrich Jungheinrich-Stiftung.

In his dissertation, “Machine Learning for Intelligent Business Process Management: Resource Allocation, Anomaly Detection, and Remaining Time Prediction,” Kiran Busch explores how large language models (LLMs) and reinforcement learning can be used to analyze and improve business processes.

19/10/2026

🎓Class of 2026 Recap, here we go!

Recently, we celebrated a truly special event: 127 graduates became part of the KLU alumni family at our 2026 Graduation Ceremony. Around 500 guests were also there to support the graduates and celebrate this important milestone.

To our Class of 2026: Be bold in your decisions, keep moving forward, and never forget how far you have come. Let the next chapter of your life begin ♥️

15/05/2026

The 2026 German Junior Sailing League season has kicked off in Kiel! ⛵️ 
With a steady easterly breeze and perfect race conditions, young crews delivered thrilling and close races at the opening event.

🥇 VSaW (Berlin) 
🥈 MSC 
🥉 ASVW

This year, Kühne Logistics University (KLU) is once again a proud partner of the DJSL, supporting young sailors in combining top-level sport and academics.

Big thanks to (KYC), all volunteers, umpires, and everyone who made this fantastic season opener possible! 🙌

Looking forward to the next regattas!

More insights and KLU Sports links are in bio🧷

Fotos: © Sven Jürgensen /

08/05/2026

Big news for KLU!

Our Bachelor in Business Administration has once again achieved top-tier results in Germany’s most prestigious university ranking: CHE Centre for Higher Education 🏆

Our students rated us an incredible 4.7/5 ⭐️, placing KLU in the absolute top group nationwide.

What makes us particularly proud is our 4.7 rating for Career & Professional Orientation - significantly above the German university average of 3.8.

KLU is more than just academics, it’s about international perspectives, exceptional support, and real-world experience.

A huge thank you to our students, faculty & partners for making this possible!

More insights and CHE Ranking links are in bio 🔗

Kühne Logistics University is a private university with the right to confer PhDs. KLU's focus lies on the field of logistics, supply chain management and management.

27/04/2026

Recap from Maastricht 🇳🇱

Our joined hundreds of students from universities across Europe at the 11th edition of the ♥️.
The KLU team competed in volleyball and basketball, bringing incredible energy and securing second place in volleyball. More importantly, they showed great spirit throughout the entire event.
Over the course of a weekend filled with games, social events, and shared experiences, our students built friendships, strengthened their community, and created memories that will last far beyond the court.
 
📸: .voloshynaa

22/04/2026

🌱 NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW 🌱
What if sustainability wasn’t just about emissions… but also about people, responsibility, and smarter global systems?
To celebrate Earth Day 🌍, listen to KLU students Agostina & Mariajose (finalists in a UN-endorsed global competition on sustainability) about their powerful idea to make supply chains more sustainable and more inclusive. How?
✨ Empowering small businesses
✨ Supporting women entrepreneurs
✨ Reducing emissions through smarter logistics
Their project proves: sustainability isn’t a trade-off; it’s an opportunity!
🎧 Listen now and get inspired to rethink your role in a more sustainable world. (link in bio)