In the fifth anniversary year of its founding, the University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN) celebrated its first Graduation Ceremony on July 31. The event marked a historic milestone for the young university as it honored its inaugural alumni class. Seven graduates from the first cohort of the master’s program in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics received their master’s degrees. In addition, UTN awarded doctoral degrees to its first two Ph.D. graduates.
“As the first students and doctoral candidates at UTN, you have embodied the pioneering spirit that defines our university: the courage to break new ground, the commitment to academic excellence, and the willingness to help shape a university from the very beginning. You have made history, and we hope you will carry this spirit of innovation with you throughout your careers while remaining closely connected to UTN,” said Founding President Prof. Dr. Michael Huth in his address to the graduates.
“Graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter, while your connection to UTN continues through our alumni network. Together, we foster an international community that shares knowledge, builds lasting relationships, and shapes the future. We are also delighted that some of our master’s graduates will continue their academic journey at UTN by pursuing doctoral studies,” said Arina Zonner, Founding Vice President for Staff, Alumni, and Equity, during the degree presentation ceremony.
Following the degree presentation, Prof. Dr. Isa Jahnke, Founding Vice President for Education and International Affairs, presented the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in recognition of exceptional academic performance. Sponsored by DATEV eG, the award was presented to graduate Timothy Leonard.
Another highlight of the ceremony was the first public performance by the student music group UTN Talent Club, which opened and closed the event with live music. During the reception that followed, graduates, their families and friends, and members of the university community came together to celebrate UTN’s first graduating class.
With its inaugural Graduation Ceremony, UTN opens a new chapter in its young history. Its first students and doctoral candidates have now become its first alumni—serving as ambassadors for a university they have helped shape from the very beginning.
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About the University of Technology Nuremberg
The University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN), founded in 2021, is the first newly established public university in Bavaria since 1978. The UTN is a living laboratory building a university for the age of AI and the rapidly advancing changes in technology, business and society. The UTN strives to become a strong regional force in research, teaching and transfer and an internationally leading university of the 21st century with regional roots and a global outlook.
The 37-hectare, sustainable UTN campus will form the center of the new Lichtenreuth district in Nuremberg, close to the historic city center. Around 6,000 students, 200 professors and at least 2,000 employees will study and work there. Study programs will integrate aspects of technology, liberal arts, social sciences and natural sciences to ideally prepare students for the interdisciplinary requirements of the new world of work.
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In the fifth anniversary year of its founding, the University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN) celebrated its first Graduation Ceremony on July 31. The event marked a historic milestone for the young university as it honored its inaugural alumni class. Seven graduates from the first cohort of the master’s program in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics received their master’s degrees. In addition, UTN awarded doctoral degrees to its first two Ph.D. graduates.
“As the first students and doctoral candidates at UTN, you have embodied the pioneering spirit that defines our university: the courage to break new ground, the commitment to academic excellence, and the willingness to help shape a university from the very beginning. You have made history, and we hope you will carry this spirit of innovation with you throughout your careers while remaining closely connected to UTN,” said Founding President Prof. Dr. Michael Huth in his address to the graduates.
“Graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter, while your connection to UTN continues through our alumni network. Together, we foster an international community that shares knowledge, builds lasting relationships, and shapes the future. We are also delighted that some of our master’s graduates will continue their academic journey at UTN by pursuing doctoral studies,” said Arina Zonner, Founding Vice President for Staff, Alumni, and Equity, during the degree presentation ceremony.
Following the degree presentation, Prof. Dr. Isa Jahnke, Founding Vice President for Education and International Affairs, presented the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in recognition of exceptional academic performance. Sponsored by DATEV eG, the award was presented to graduate Timothy Leonard.
Another highlight of the ceremony was the first public performance by the student music group UTN Talent Club, which opened and closed the event with live music. During the reception that followed, graduates, their families and friends, and members of the university community came together to celebrate UTN’s first graduating class.
With its inaugural Graduation Ceremony, UTN opens a new chapter in its young history. Its first students and doctoral candidates have now become its first alumni—serving as ambassadors for a university they have helped shape from the very beginning.
Press Photos for Download:
Group photo of the graduates (Copyright: UTN)
Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (Copyright: UTN)
About the University of Technology Nuremberg
The University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN), founded in 2021, is the first newly established public university in Bavaria since 1978. The UTN is a living laboratory building a university for the age of AI and the rapidly advancing changes in technology, business and society. The UTN strives to become a strong regional force in research, teaching and transfer and an internationally leading university of the 21st century with regional roots and a global outlook.
The 37-hectare, sustainable UTN campus will form the center of the new Lichtenreuth district in Nuremberg, close to the historic city center. Around 6,000 students, 200 professors and at least 2,000 employees will study and work there. Study programs will integrate aspects of technology, liberal arts, social sciences and natural sciences to ideally prepare students for the interdisciplinary requirements of the new world of work.
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