IDOS/PGP in exchange with students of the University of Bonn

On 16 and 21 May 2025, the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) participated in two events hosted by the University of Bonn, iStart: Day of Virtual Company Visits and the Job Fair of the Department of Geography.

iStart: Day of Virtual Company Visits

Organised by the International Office of the university, this event offered international students valuable insights into the work of IDOS and the Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP). Tanja Vogel, head of IDOS Communications, and Dr Simone Christ, head of the PGP, presented job opportunities at IDOS and gave an overview about its Postgraduate Programme. During the speed interview sessions, they met with motivated and knowledgeable students from the University of Bonn eager to contribute to global development and sustainability.

The Day of Virtual Company Visits provides international students with the opportunity to engage directly with company representatives from the Bonn region. In brief speed interviews, students introduce themselves to selected English-speaking employers and explore potential career paths.

Job and Internship Fair of the Department of Geography

The Department of Geography at the University of Bonn hosts an annual Job and Internship Fair to connect Geography students with potential employers and internship providers. The event allows students to engage in direct conversations with professionals in their field. The PGP team, along with this year’s PGP participants, answered students‘ questions, such as about career opportunities after completing the PGP, the application process, and the content of the programme. Ramona Fröhlich, a Geography alumna of the University of Bonn and current PGP participant, shared insights into her research on Sustainable Island Futures in Indonesia and Germany, which she conducted within the framework of the PGP research team.

The IDOS team was thrilled by the strong interest shown by students in the work of the Institute and its Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP). Many students expressed a clear motivation to pursue careers in research on sustainable development and international cooperation.