Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 1d

👩‍💼💬 Why do women in leadership often adopt a more masculine communication style? This study finds that the longer women stay in parliament, the more “masculine” their speech becomes – especially in progressive parties. Even language reflects how power remains gendered. 💭⚖️
Details 🔗: uni.koeln/WUULE

A woman sits at a desk, holding her glasses and looking thoughtfully into the camera. An open book lies in front of her. The image contains the text: ‘Political socialisation: Why women in leadership positions often adopt a masculine style. #WISOIDEA’.

1

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

ECONtribute @econtribute.bsky.social · 7d

Join @econtribute.bsky.social as a Professor in Economics (W2, tenured) at @unicologne.bsky.social and be part of Germany's only Cluster of Excellence with a focus on economics. Apply by November 19 & benefit from excellent research conditions: econtribute.de/de/career/pr... @wisocologne.bsky.social

2 3

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina @leopoldina.org · 1d

🎥 Leopoldina-Jahresversammlung zum Thema Künstliche Intelligenz verpasst? Hier geht es zu den einzelnen Vorträgen auf dem YouTube-Kanal der Leopoldina: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Jahresversammlung 2025 – „Künstliche Intelligenz“ - YouTube

Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) gehört zu den tiefgreifendsten technologischen Entwicklungen unserer Zeit. Der Einfluss dieser Technologie reicht weit über techn...

www.youtube.com

1 2 7

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 2d

The German Startup Monitor 2025 once again confirms it: the University of Cologne ranks among the top universities in Germany for start-up support – No. 1 among non-technical comprehensive universities!

👉 Find out more about our start-up support → uni.koeln/EGQG9

#DSM25

Innodom of the University of Cologne (building view): Modern corner façade with dark vertical slats and a large, bright green-tinted window. The building symbolises innovation and entrepreneurship.

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

ECONtribute @econtribute.bsky.social · 8d

Day 2 of the ECONtribute Research Retreat: Our warmest congratulations to Marten Ritterrath @wisocologne.bsky.social who has been awarded the #YoungECONtributeProgram Doctoral Paper Award for his paper on “Inventors’ Personal Experience of Natural Disasters and Green Innovation”! 🎉

1 2

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

ECONtribute @econtribute.bsky.social · 9d

🚀 Kicking off our annual ECONtribute Research Retreat in Mettmann!

Two exciting days lie ahead, packed with inspiring talks, lively discussions, and plenty of research highlights. This year is extra special as we also celebrate the successful renewal proposal of our Cluster of Excellence 🎉

2 3

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

GESIS Training @gesistraining.bsky.social · Aug 19

Turn your raw numbers into visuals! 📊
Join @hudde.bsky.social in this hands-on #GESISworkshop to learn key design principles and explore Stata’s powerful graphics tools for creating compelling visualizations—whether for research, data analytics, or journalism.

More info ➡️ t1p.de/data_vis_25

GESIS Workshop
Data Visualization with Stata
18 to 20 November 2025 in Cologne
Ansgar Hudde (University of Cologne)

5 10

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 12d

The WiSo 💚 is ranked 4th🎉 among the 15 most productive marketing departments worldwide over the last six years, according to the Financial Times FT50 Marketing Journals. Germany-wide, the faculty achieves the best ranking.

Congratulations to the Marketing Department!📢💐💚

Details: uni.koeln/BR6JK

The MKTBig15 Ranking places the Marketing Department of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Cologne worldwide in 4th place. #WisoImpact // Picture: A close-up shot of some people sitting in a row while applauding.

1

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 13d

🎤 From WiSo student to CEO of Deutsche Telekom: Tim Höttges (Class of 1988) has had a remarkable career journey – from studying Business Administration at the @unicologne.bsky.social to leading one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies.

🎓Full Interview: uni.koeln/LZ4LL

2

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 14d

New “Did you know, that…?”-Edition📚: Can school-leaving certificates 📜 act as institutional barriers? Yes, Research by Paula Protsch (DSS) & colleagues shows they can restrict access 🔓🔒 to demanding training despite talent.

👉 uni.koeln/9QLL2

Students in a school sit in a row, each on one computer. They are looking concentrated at the screen in front of them.

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 19d

Big success for WiSo in the QS Rankings!
• CEMS MIM: 4th worldwide, #1 in Value for Money, Top 10 in Employability.
• MSc Business Analytics & Econometrics: debut in global Top 100, #1 in Germany for Alumni Impact.

Proud to shape future leaders for the digital economy! 🚀

👉https://uni.koeln/B5XDL

the keyvisuals of the Wiso degreee programmes Business Analytics & Econometrics and CEMS MIM he title "QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2026" is at the top of the image.

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 19d

It was pleasure to host the annual conference of @vfsecon.bsky.social at @unicologne.bsky.social. 400+ presentations, award ceremonies and evening events, it provided an excellent platform. Many thanks to all colleagues, partners and participants who made #VfS_Conf2025 so diverse and productive.🙏

2

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

Verein für Socialpolitik e.V. @vfsecon.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you to everyone who turned #VfS_Conf2025 into such an amazing event – organizers, panelists, presenters, and participants! Congratulations to all award winners!
👏

1 1 5

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

Verein für Socialpolitik e.V. @vfsecon.bsky.social · 21d

Special thanks go to the conference team @achimwambach.bsky.social, FelixBierbrauer, PhilippSchmidt-Dengler und das wunderbare Team der @wisocologne.bsky.social

1 1 4

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

ZEW Mannheim @zew.de · 23d

Panel zur „European Industrial Policy“ bei der #VfS_Conf2025 @wisocologne.bsky.social

Unter Moderation von #ZEW-Präsident Achim Wambach diskutieren:
🔹 @bertschek.bsky.social (ZEW/EFI)
🔹 Ottmar Edenhofer (PIK/ EWRCC)
🔹 @kerstin-jorna.bsky.social (EU-Kommission, GROW)

#EconSky #IndustrialPolicy

2 4

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

Verein für Socialpolitik e.V. @vfsecon.bsky.social · 23d

Leveling the Playing Field 🥊
Thank you Pol Antràs, for this inspiring first keynote! 👏
Fantastic to have you with us at #VfS_Conf2025 — what a start!
@wisocologne.bsky.social
#EconTwitter #IndustrialPolicy

1 5

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

ECONtribute @econtribute.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome to the city of Cologne! 🎉 We're excited to welcome the @vfsecon.bsky.social to @econtribute.bsky.social @wisocologne.bsky.social. ECONtribute contributes with many presentations and workshops. We look forward to fruitful discussions! 👇

3 4

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

ECONtribute @econtribute.bsky.social · 23d

Was sind die Kosten und Nutzen von Bürokratie? Darüber spricht Host Carolin Jackermeier mit Matthias Heinz, Professor bei @econtribute.bsky.social an der @unicologne.bsky.social, in der 50. Folge unseres ECONtribute Wirtschaftspodcasts. econtribute.de/de/newsroom/....

2 5

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 26d

"Transfer" as it can be: instructive and exciting: WiSo Professor Clemens Kroneberg in the latest episode of the ARD series neuneinhalb: Jugendgewalt – was steckt dahinter?"

bit.ly/neuneinhalb

neuneinhalb: Jugendgewalt – Was steckt dahinter? - hier anschauen

Jugendgewalt – viele haben damit schon Erfahrungen gemacht. Mal sind es Beleidigungen, mal Drohungen, manchmal sogar Schlägereien. Was steckt hinter dieser Gewalt? Jana trifft einen Jugendlichen, der ...

www.ardmediathek.de

1

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 26d

Excited to host the VfS (@vfsecon.bsky.social) Annual Conference 2025 at @unicologne.bsky.social - one of the largest economics conferences in the German-speaking world.
We wish the local organising team around @fixbierbrauer.bsky.social every success with the conference.

-> uni.koeln/S7694

Banner for the VfS 2025 Annual Conference under the theme of REVIVAL OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY with a view of Cologne.

1

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · 27d

🎓 WiSo students win Deutschlandstipendien! 🏆
Our master’s students in “Applied Equity Research” impressed with their Gartner analysis, taking 2nd place and three scholarships worth €5,400 👏🎉
#Finance #Deutschlandstipendium #EquityResearch #ValueInvesting #wisoalumni

A young man in a white shirt is presenting with a pointer or clicker at a projection screen, while another young man stands next to him. In front of them, several people are seated in rows, listening. In the background, there is a lectern with the words “FINALTAG Seminar Applied Equity Research” and a banner that reads “Apply science. Win scholarships. Expand your network.”

Three men are standing in a bright room with large windows and grey curtains. Two young men in white shirts are presenting at a blue lectern labelled “FINALTAG Seminar Applied Equity Research”, while an older man in a suit is listening to them.

A group of thirteen people are standing side by side in a hall. Several young men in white shirts and suits hold large blue signs reading “1st place”, “2nd place” and “4th place” with the prize amounts of the Applied Equity Research Seminar. In the middle stand other people, including men in suits and one woman, all wearing name badges.

1 2

WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne @wisocologne.bsky.social · Sep 8

The CEMS MIM of the @unicologne.bsky.social climbed to 37th place worldwide in the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking.
WiSo also defends No. 1 position in Germany for international course experience. Career service rank improved to 36 worldwide.

-> uni.koeln/D48BG

#CEMSMIM #FTRanking

Financial Times Ranking: The CEMS MIM (Master's in International Management) ranks first in the international course experience ranking.

1

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

Verein für Socialpolitik e.V. @vfsecon.bsky.social · Sep 8

Steigende Mieten, Gentrifizierung, wachsende Ungleichheit: Die Wohnungskrise spitzt sich zu – welche Antworten liefert die Wirtschaftspolitik?
➡️16.09.2025 um 17:15 Uhr
@wisocologne.bsky.social
@svrwirtschaft.bsky.social
@monika-schnitzer.com
@vfsecon.bsky.social
#Wohnungsnot

1 1

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

Verein für Socialpolitik e.V. @vfsecon.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 Watch out, young economists! At the VfS Annual Conference the following workshops await you: Careers Outside of Academia, First Generation Academics, Jobmarket Preparation Seminar and the Students Day.
#VfS_Conf2025 #EconTwitter #VfS_Nachwuchsförderung
@wisocologne.bsky.social

1 1 1

Reposted by WiSo Faculty Uni Cologne

Elias Hofmann @eliashofmann.bsky.social · Sep 5

Delighted to come back to my alma mater @wisocologne.bsky.social for an excellent #ECSR2025 conference! Big thanks to the local organising team - and to many brilliant colleagues for their inspiring presentations and posters!😃🤓🤩

1 7