Graduation ceremony

29 January 2025, by Omkar Kondhalkar

Photo: UHH | Department of Informatics

On January 29, 2025, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hamburg hosted a heartfelt farewell for its Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates. The event took place in the Konrad Zuse Lecture Hall (B-201) and was organized by the department's creative lab, base.camp.

The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from "Prof. Dr. Mathias Fischer", the Head of the Department, who addressed the graduates and guests. Musical interludes were provided by Zyunzo Garcia on piano, featuring pieces such as “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen and “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay, adding a celebratory atmosphere to the event. A highlight of the evening was the keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Ralf Möller, titled “AI quo vadis?”, offering insights into the current developments and challenges in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Following the lecture, graduates received their personal diplomas and congratulations from faculty members. The ceremony also included the presentation of special awards and honors to the top graduates of the year, recognizing their exceptional academic achievements. As a graduate student, Maya Herrscher, M.Sc. Computer Science, delivered a thoughtful speech, reflecting on her journey of studying at the University of Hamburg. The evening concluded with a musical performance of “Auf uns” by Andreas Bourani, symbolizing the success and promising future of the graduates.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and wish them success in their future endeavors. May their time at the University of Hamburg have been a significant step toward a bright future.