When does the online event take place

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00.

How can I participate

Participation takes place online via Zoom. The access link will be provided through the university channels.

Does participation cost anything

For students of the University of Passau, ZKK events are generally free. For some formats, a cost contribution may apply; no contribution is indicated for this date.

Who is the event aimed at

Students of all disciplines interested in consulting, public policy, sustainability, and the energy sector.

Do I need to register

Registration via Stud IP is recommended, provided the course is listed there.

Is there accessibility

As an online event, participation is possible regardless of location. For needs regarding subtitling or access, please contact the ZKK team.

Careers in Focus - Online Passau 2026

Name: Careers in Focus: From Global Collaboration to the Energy Transition: A Career Between Consulting, Politics, and Sustainability
Start: 2026-01-14T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-14T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Online über Zoom

Global Career Paths Meet Energy Transition: Your Path Between Consulting, Politics, and Sustainability

The lecture series Careers in Focus at the University of Passau offers practical insights into international collaboration and the energy transition on January 14, 2026 – compact, concrete, and online via Zoom. In 120 minutes, you will experience an event that provides orientation: How does one start a career between consulting, politics, and sustainability? What skills truly matter? And how do you network wisely for the next career step?

What to Expect: Clear View of Career Paths

Structured from the perspective of modern event management, the impulse evening demonstrates how organization, target group communication, and strategic career planning work together. You will receive best practices for international project work, policy implementation, and sustainability strategy – comprehensible, honest, and focused on employability.

Event Atmosphere: Concentrated, Inspiring, Interactive

The audience mood: attentive and curious. In the compact online format, brief exchange phases arise, where you can ask targeted questions. The mix of insights into consulting projects, political agenda-setting, and practical sustainability work makes the content immediately applicable.

Skills That Open Doors

At the center are key competencies such as communication, connected thinking, project management, and evidence-based decisions. The Careers in Focus series of the Center for Future: Careers and Competencies (ZKK) has been known for years for conveying career knowledge in a practical manner and making alumni experiences tangible – from international organizations to energy partnerships.

Context and Added Value

For students of all disciplines who want to combine impact with career, the evening provides orientation: Where is the intersection between public policy, consulting, and the energy sector? What do role profiles look like, which tools and certificates help, and which stages in the resume are particularly beneficial?

Conclusion: You can expect a well-founded, inspiring overview of career paths in the tension between global collaboration and the energy transition. Bring home practical impulses, expand your network, and take the next steps – being there live is worth it.