German Graduation Ceremonies Celebrate Student Success

A teacher at a German secondary school marked the end of the academic year with a bouquet of flowers from students, noting the introduction of the G9‑Abitur and a smooth, low‑stress year.

At the Ernst‑Abbe‑Hochschule Jena, a graduation ceremony on 10 July 2026 honored 37 international graduates. Speeches by Prof. Dr. Mario Brandtner, vice‑president for studies, and Kathleen Lützkendorf, city deputy for social affairs, highlighted the students’ resilience amid war‑related hardships. Dr. Nicole Svensson praised their academic achievements, and two top graduates from India were announced to continue with biochemistry studies. Musical performances concluded the event.