Review of 2025
Seminar course: Green bonds
As part of a seminar course, students visited the corporate finance department of LBBW in Stuttgart and gained exciting insights into the world of green bonds. Specialist presentations on the issuance of sustainable bonds, the role of sustainability consulting and current market practices showed how green financial instruments can be successfully placed on the market and brought into line with sustainability standards and investor expectations. Read more ...
Case study seminar at RSM Ebner Stolz in Stuttgart
Practical, interactive and future-oriented: at the case study seminar held on 4 December 2025 at RSM Ebner Stolz in Stuttgart, students gained valuable insights into the world of auditing. Working closely with experienced auditors, they tackled realistic case studies, explored modern audit technology approaches and learned how digital tools and AI applications are shaping everyday audit practice. The day was rounded off with informal networking and personal exchange in a relaxed atmosphere – including time spent together at the Stuttgart Christmas market.
Dieter Rautenbach appointed to the Brazilian Academy of Sciences
The Brazilian Academy of Sciences has appointed Professor Dieter Rautenbach from Ulm University as a corresponding member. The honour for the University Vice President and Head of the Institute of Optimization and Operations Research follows years of successful collaboration between the mathematician and Brazilian institutions. The appointment ceremony in Rio de Janeiro is planned for May 2026. read more …
First Women's Research Day at the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics
On 27th November, the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics held its first Women's Research Day – an inspiring afternoon dedicated to exchange, networking and research. At Villa Eberhardt, enthusiastic Bachelor's and Master's students came together with professors, researchers and doctoral candidates from the fields of mathematics and economics to learn about academic career paths and discover perspectives in research. Women's Research Day thus sent a strong signal for the visibility, promotion and networking of women in science. Read more ...
Studieninfotag and Master Days
As part of Study Orientation Week, the Study Information Day and Master's Days invited prospective students to find out all about study opportunities. Whether you're interested in a bachelor's or master's degree, lectures, advisory services and insights into course content will help you find your way and make informed decisions about the next stage of your studies. It's an ideal opportunity to get to know the university, its subjects and prospects.
WiMa Congress 2025
On 15 November 2025, the WiMa Congress at the Ulm University once again offered students the ideal opportunity to get to know companies, network with alumni and gain practical insights into research and careers. The centrepiece was the job fair with offers for internships, working student positions and career entry opportunities, supplemented by specialist presentations and personal discussions. The successful conclusion was the Homecoming Day, a large evening and networking event. The congress was organised with great commitment by the student association Studium & Praxis. read more …
Kickoff Workshop FOR5583
The DFG Research Unit “Asset Allocation and Asset Pricing under Regulatory Uncertainty” (FOR 5583) has kicked off. Under the leadership of Spokesperson Prof Dr An Chen from Ulm University, the all-women team of Principal Investigators (PIs) have set a tone of inspiration, support, and collaboration from day one. They will work together, learn from one another, and push the boundaries of our research. read more …
Career event ‘The Magic of Possibility’
The career event ‘The Magic of Possibility’ at the University of Ulm offered students and doctoral candidates the opportunity to network with representatives from eight companies from the Netzwerk Data Economy (NDE) in an inspiring setting. The event was characterised by lively exchanges, interesting discussions and an open, vibrant atmosphere.
Semester opening for new bachelor students
Studying thrives on exchange, joint discovery and development. This is why the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics invited new Bachelor's students to a vibrant start to the semester on 16 October 2025. The afternoon began with a group hike through the Botanical Garden and along a section of the Ulm heights trail, continuing through the campus and its neighbouring science parks. Lunch bags provided by the faculty ensured that everyone was happily refreshed. Gradually, the sun emerged from behind the clouds, providing the perfect opportunity to explore the campus and its surroundings and strike up conversations with fellow students, doctoral candidates and professors. read more …
Research seminar “Emerging Research in Management Accounting & Control”
The research seminar “Emerging Research in Management Accounting & Control” took place for the second time in cooperation with the International Performance Research Institute (IPRI). Researchers presented current projects, exchanged ideas on new developments, and received valuable feedback. Two exciting keynote speeches by Judith Künneke (Tilburg University) and Saskia Opitz (WHU) enriched the program. In addition to the presentations, the seminar offered numerous opportunities for professional exchange and networking.
Recognition ahead of the retirement of Prof Dr Werner Smolny
At the final Faculty Council meeting of the summer semester, Prof Dr Werner Smolny was given a warm farewell. The dean thanked Prof. Smolny and the institute secretary, Ms Schiller, who is also retiring, for their work and commitment to the faculty. During his time in Ulm, Prof Smolny served as Dean of the Faculty and established the programme enabling school pupils to attend lectures. He was also heavily involved in the collaboration between Ulm University and the German University in Cairo (GUC), for instance by supervising Master's theses and doctoral dissertations, and through his membership of the GUC University Council. At the farewell event, the Dean conveyed greetings from former doctoral students. The alumni praised the positive atmosphere Prof Smolny created, emphasised how much they learnt during their doctoral studies, and thanked him for the valuable practical advice they still use today.
Young talent from Ulm at the Nobel Laureate Meeting in Economic Sciences
Lukas Bauer, a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Controlling, and Chiara Schwenke, a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Business Analytics at the University of Ulm, were guests at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Economic Sciences at the end of August 2025. Like its big sister, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this high-profile five-day event provides a forum for encounters and exchanges between twenty Nobel laureates and young researchers from all over the world.
MaWi Summer Camp 2025
As part of the study information events for prospective students in upper secondary school, the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics once again organised the MaWi Summer Camp this year. For one week, students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops that reflected the central content and issues of the degree programmes. The participants were accompanied by enthusiastic students and lecturers, enabling intensive exchange and personal insights into studying and everyday university life. Another highlight of the week was the poster session, in which projects and theses were presented and discussed with the students. read more …
DFG approves research group: How regulatory uncertainty influences investment strategies and asset prices
A new research group funded by the DFG and led by Professor An Chen (Ulm University) is investigating how regulatory uncertainty influences investment decisions. The all-female team of seven researchers has been granted around €3.2 million for five sub-projects. An example is Trump’s trade policy, which unsettled markets – a classic case of regulatory uncertainty. The focus lies on effects in the financial sector, climate policy, and the tax system.
Key question: How do unclear regulations affect asset valuations and investor behaviour? Methods include stochastic optimisation and statistical learning.
The interdisciplinary team combines expertise in economics, mathematics, and insurance sciences.
The group is among the international leaders in asset allocation and actuarial sciences. read more …
A memorable day: graduation ceremony of Ulm University - Faculty graduate hosts the ceremony
Radiant faces, hats flying high, and right at the heart of it all: our faculty graduate Dominik Schmid.
At the second Academic Graduation Ceremony of the University of Ulm, around 800 graduates transformed Münsterplatz into a sea of turquoise sashes and festive cheer. Serving as co-host, Dominik guided the audience through the evening with charm and ease, giving the celebration an especially personal touch. read more …
Soccer Match "Zweitsemesterkick" 2025
This year's Zweitsemesterkick, the traditional soccer match between the team of first year math students and the faculty team, was characterized by lots of goals and plenty of fighting spirit. Just in time for kick-off even the sky cleared up and the weather was at its best for the rest of the day. Hence, after the match a relaxed little outdoor barbecue party could take place under trees and was used by students and faculty members as an opportunity to chat and discuss. This successful new edition of the Kick continues a long-standing tradition.
Capital Markets Up Close – Insights and Exchange with Industry Experts
As part of a master's seminar, a group of twenty students visited DZ Bank in Frankfurt. A presentation on the bank’s capital markets business provided an informative introduction and already sparked discussions on current topics. This was followed by a tour of the bank’s trading floors, which offered hands-on insights into the daily work routine. The program concluded with another presentation by DZ Bank, familiarizing participants with the structure and function of a specific capital markets product (Credit Linked Notes), as well as a presentation by Ulm students on their seminar project.
Long Evening of Science at the University 2025
Ulm University opened its doors to a wide audience for the Long Evening of Science. The Faculty of Mathematics and Economics delighted visitors with a varied programme that made the fascinating world of numbers, models, structures and economic decisions and analysis tangible in a lively way. read more …
Auditing - Job and Internship Fair
On 20 May 2025, the Institute of Accounting and Auditing, together with 19 renowned medium-sized auditing firms and one industrial company, welcomed over 100 students to the 16th ‘Auditing’ Job and Internship Fair. Exciting insights into current topics such as sustainability reporting, direct discussions with company representatives and the popular ‘One Day on the Job’ format made the event a resounding success once again.
Faculty celebration 2025
On 16 May 2025, the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics held its faculty celebration to honour outstanding achievements performances and special commitment. Graduates were honoured with awards for excellent degrees and recent PhD graduates received their PhD certificates. Students were honoured for their voluntary work at the Faculty. read more…
Students and alumni – studying maths, economics and more
In this video, students and graduates explain in German what makes studying at the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics at the University of Ulm so special: personal support, practical contacts, excellent teaching and career opportunities. Whether you're interested in maths, economics, both together or something more specialised, you're sure to find something to suit you in our range of degree programmes.
Workshop CSE 2025
Every spring, the joint study commission of the CSE programme at the University of Ulm and THU invites participants to a workshop lasting several days at Reisensburg Castle. The focus is on the further development of the programme and exchange between students and lecturers. Students present projects or report on their experiences abroad. Companies present internships and final theses. The programme is complemented by joint activities, an outdoor event and plenty of opportunity for networking. read more …
Bildungsmesse 2025 - A complete success
Bildungsmesse 2025 was a complete success and a highlight for all prospective students. Ulm University presented itself with a newly designed, impressive exhibition stand that attracted numerous visitors. The modern design, interactive elements and informative displays left a lasting impression. During the three days of the fair, course advisors held numerous individual counselling sessions. They provided detailed insights into the study/degree programmes, answered questions about course content and career prospects and helped visitors to find the right educational path. read more …
Kicking off the second round of our master seminar
As part of a master's seminar at the Institute of Business Analytics, students from our faculty were once again given the opportunity to gain insights into the use of data science methods at a Bundesliga football club. The seminar group visited the Paul Renz Academy of FC Augsburg, where exciting analytical approaches in the areas of performance analysis, scouting and long-term player development were presented. The visit impressively illustrated the central role that data-based analysis plays in modern football and the career opportunities it offers for graduates of our faculty. read more …
Shaping the digital future together: New Graduate School in Ulm and Heilbronn researches digital change
Ulm University and the Ferdinand Steinbeis Institute Heilbronn are pooling their expertise in the field of digital transformation: in future, up to 20 doctoral students will conduct research on topics related to digital change in a new cooperative graduate school funded by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation. The "Graduate School Digital Transformation Heilbronn/Ulm" focuses working closely with business and society in order to transfer scientific findings directly into practice. read more …
Review of 2024
Theory and practice optimally dovetailed - Mathematics and Management degree programme with in-depth practice in Actuarial Science
Together with several companies, Ulm University offers this innovative study concept, in which the Master's degree programme in Mathematics and Management is optimally interlinked with practical phases at the respective company and students receive attractive remuneration during their studies. Last December, Daniel Lehmann, Linus Bialojan and Anton Makarov, graduates of the career-integrated degree programme with in-depth practical experience in Actuarial Science, received their degree certificates at a graduation ceremony at Allianz Lebensversicherung-AG. mehr lesen …
Ulm ranked first in ranking of German cities
Find out what makes Ulm the most liveable city in Germany in the 2024 city ranking. Ulm has just under 130,000 inhabitants and a university. Ulm even overtakes Munich in many categories in the Prognos City Compass. What is the secret of this city? read more … only in german language.
Excellent ranking results for mathematical Master's programs
Ulm University has achieved top marks in the latest ranking by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE) for its master's programmes in computer science, mathematics and physics. In particular, students gave the organisation of the courses high marks, with 4.6 and 4.7 out of 5 stars respectively. The CHE ranking combines student assessments with facts about research and teaching, thus providing an overview of the conditions for master's programmes at German universities and colleges. read more …
1st International Economic Olympiad: Ultimate League for Mastery in Applied Economics (ULMA)
A total of 84 students from 31 universities participated in the first Economics Olympiad, the Ultimate League for Mastery in Applied Economics (ULMA). It was organized by two doctoral students from our faculty. Participants were able to participate online or in person and came from 25 different countries - from Yerevan State University in Armenia to three universities in Vietnam. The Olympiad tested participants’ knowledge across a range of topics from economics. Winners came from Melbourne, Cape Town, Geneva and Ulm. For the organizing team of the Institute of Economic Studies at the Ulm University, the premiere was a great success and will be repeated this year. Read more …
WiMa Congress 2024
The annual career fair “WiMa-Congress” was once again an excellent opportunity for our students to find out about internships and jobs. 44 companies came to Ulm University for the event. Many of the company representatives were alumni, which made it the easier for current students to ask questions and get valuable tips.
As usual, the event was rounded off with presentations from practice and research and a big party in the evening. Many thank you to the student association Studium & Praxis for organizing this event! More information at https://wima-kongress.de/
Business and tax law: Conference in Venice
Digitalisation and law - impressions from the international conference on "Legislation in a digital environment", which took place at Venice International University from 21 to 23 November 2024. The event was co-organised by an interdisciplinary team, including Prof. Dr Heribert Anzinger from Ulm University. Experts discussed key topics such as administrative automation, granular law and legislation suitable for digitalisation. With contributions from Prof Dr Gregor Kirchhof (University of Augsburg), Prof Dr Jörn von Lucke (Zeppelin University), Prof Dr Rudolf Mellinghoff (LMU Munich), Prof Dr Matthias Grabmeier (TU Munich), Dr Daniel Busche, Dr Daniel Dürrschmidt and other prestigious speakers.
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SCOR Actuarial Award 2024: Dr Yusha Chen
Dr. Yusha Chen was awarded the 2nd SCOR Actuarial Award Germany 2024 for her dissertation with the title
"Life Insurance Companies: Product Design, Marketing, and Investment".
Many congratulations to Dr Yusha Chen!
Business and tax law: Excursion to the Federal Constitutional Court
A group of students and PhD students from the Department of Business and Tax Law at Ulm University had to get up early to attend the oral hearing of the Federal Constitutional Court on 12 November 2024 in the "solidarity surcharge" case. read more …
Insights into practice: Machine learning at Zeiss SMT for modelling lens systems for microchip production
Normally, the Mathematics of Machine Learning lecture deals with the mathematical foundations of modern AI methods. On 26.11.24, however, there was a deeper insight into the practice at Zeiss SMT: Simon Hagmeyer and Manuel Söll reported on the challenges that Zeiss SMT has to overcome in order to manufacture and maintain highly complex optical systems for the production of the world's highest-performance microchips. The focus was on modelling the service life of the necessary lens systems and predicting how high the demand for repair and replacement will be so that appropriate capacities can be maintained. This is where the work of the data scientists at Zeiss comes in: Modern machine learning methods coupled with a good inspection of the Physics of lens systems allowed a good prediction. Many thanks to Mr Hagmeyer and Mr Söll for the wonderful and insightful presentation!
Ukrainian-German Bachelor's programme in Mathematics and Computer Science
A very special degree programme for extraordinary times: With the dual degree from the Universities of Ulm and V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University students from Ukraine receive a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. The Ukrainian-German programme combines online and on-site courses. It can be studied from Germany and offers excellent career prospects.
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IBA: Meet your Future Employed
Career event on October 24, 2024
A relaxed evening full of valuable contacts and insights into the working world of exciting companies. The program included a panel discussion on the topic of "Future Work" and a speed dating session to get to know companies from our Data Economy Network.
To round off the evening, guests were invited to a cozy get-together with food and drinks. In a relaxed atmosphere, ideal conversations and contacts could be deepened and the various sectors got to know each other even better.
Institute of Business Analytics and International Performance Research Institute: Doctoral Colloquium
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Institute of Business Analytics hosted a doctoral colloquium entitled "Emerging Research in Management Accounting and Control" in cooperation with the International Performance Research Institute (IPRI). Participants experienced an interactive format in which doctoral students presented their current research projects in short, 15-minute presentations. After each presentation, discussion rounds tendered the opportunity for intensive dialogue and valuable feedback. The event was enriched by keynote speeches from Prof Dr Felix Fritsch, Prof Dr Kai-Alexander Bauch and Prof Dr Simeon Schudy, who shared their practical experience and innovative research findings with the audience. read more …
6th Fudan-Ulm Symposium on Finance and Insurance
The 6th Fudan-Ulm Symposium on Finance and Insurance took place from 5 to 6 September 2024 at the School of Economics of Fudan University. Jointly organised by the Faculty of Economics of Fudan University and the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics of Ulm University with the support of the International Finance and Insurance Association (IFIA), the event presented world-class research on a range of topics including asset allocation, risk management, insurance product design and more.
This year's symposium was a significant event for the insurance discipline in Fudan and Ulm, attracting participants from various universities and industry professionals and fostering lively discussions and future collaboration. We are already looking forward to the next event at Ulm University!
MATHFEED - Ulm teaching incubators
As part of the ‘Ulm Teaching Incubators - A Funding Programme for Teaching of the Future’ project, mathematics has some good news: The ‘MATHFEED’ project has been awarded funding. ‘MATHFEED’ is a combination of “mathematics” and “feedback” and describes an innovative toolkit for teaching. It is aimed at lecturers and can be used both in introductory lectures for mathematics degree programmes and in mathematics courses in other disciplines. read more … (only in German Language available) ...
Mathematics builds a bridge to the Far East
German-Japanese Autumn School at Ulm University
From September 23 to 27, the international autumn school "Time Series, Random Fields and Beyond" takes place at Ulm University. 45 mathematicians from five European countries, the USA and Japan are guests in Ulm to discuss the latest developments in research. The event was organized in collaboration with three renowned Japanese universities and research institutions: Tohoku University, the University of Tokyo and the Institute of Statistical Mathematics (Tokyo). read more....
More efficient battery recycling thanks to mathematical modelling Recover valuable raw materials with less effort
How can we recover as many valuable raw materials as possible, such as lithium, from melt-down electronic scrap? This question is being examined by a priority programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG) dedicated to the production of tailor-made artificial minerals through metallurgical recycling, in which mathematicians from the Institute of Stochastics at Ulm University are participating. read more ...
Management and Economics Research Day
At this year's research day of the management and economics area of our faculty, members of the area gave presentations on current research projects. The topics were diverse and covered, for example, how to increase sustainability in supermarkets or how to design AI lessons in schools, to name just two.
MaWi Summer Camp 2024
An exciting and educational week at the MaWi Summer Camp 2024, full of mathematics and science, is behind us. Nearly 30 students visited the university to engage with a variety of fascinating topics.
Long Evening of Sciences 2024
This year's "Long Evening of Science" was once again a great success with around 2,000 visitors, including many young people and families with children. Our faculty was present with activity and information stands as well as a research talk. read more ...
Nat-Cat Model Validation: How can natural catastrophe models be validated using innovative approaches
A group of master students of the actuarial program went to Zurich to present their projects at SCOR, one of the world's largest reinsurers, as part of the "Management of (Re)insurance companies" course. The groups had worked intensively on the analysis and modeling of catastrophe risks based on real data. The insurance of natural catastrophes is a particularly interesting and challenging area of non-life insurance due to the enormous loss amounts involved. The course provides the students very valuable practical insights into the application of theory in practice.
SCOR Prize 2023
The SCOR Prize 2023 for Actuarial Science was awarded in Berlin on 24.04.2024. The 3rd prize went to Laura Bader (University of Ulm) with the topic: Modelling of transition probabilities for lapse and waiver of premium.
Traditional Second Semester Football Match
In perfect football weather, students from the second semester competed against lecturers from the faculty in the traditional second semester football match. After the final whistle, a cosy barbecue provided the perfect opportunity for exchange and conversation. The event was a complete success and, with its triad of team spirit, challenge and very good contacts between students and lecturers, stands for much of what characterises studying at our faculty.
Börsenforum Ulm e.V. - Excursion to Zurich
Börsenforum Ulm e.V., a student organisation at the University of Ulm, organised an excursion to Zurich. The 15 participants gained exciting insights into financial markets and products from companies in the financial sector, exchanged ideas with the Finance Club University of Zurich and visited the Swiss stock exchange SIX and the Swiss Finance Museum.
Auditing - Job and Internship Fair on May 7 2024
On May 7 2024, the Institute of Accounting and Auditing, together with 22 medium-sized auditing firms and an industrial company, held the 15th annual "Auditing" Job and Internship Fair for the students of the University of Ulm.
1st ANGEL Meeting Ulm on May 17, 2024
The Institute for Applied Analysis organized ANGEL Meeting (ANalysis and GEometry im Ländle) on Friday, 17th May 2024 in Ulm, together with the Geometric Analysis Groups of universities in Baden-Wüttemberg. read more ...
Faculty celebration on 26.04.2024
On April 26, 2024, the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics honored special achievements and commitment at a ceremony. Graduates received awards for the best degrees, students were honored for their commitment and doctoral candidates received doctoral certificates.
Climate Trainees project
In the “Climate Trainees” project, around 20 young people have spent six months working on sustainability and climate protection and have launched various ideas in Ulm's Donautal industrial area. The trainees were supported by the Reallabor Klima Connect Donautal of the University of Ulm in cooperation with Aalen University and local companies. read more...