Celebrating Top Graduates at the Faculty of Business and Economics in Göttingen
Every year eight graduating students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Göttingen receive the Florenz Sartorius Award. Endowed with 1,000 euros for each graduate, the award recognizes exceptional academic achievements in four different fields of study (economics, business administration, business informatics and business education), the ceremony takes part at the bi-yearly graduation ceremony of the faculty. Additionally, two phd students are awarded for their excellent dissertations in business or economics.
"I am delighted about the long-standing partnership with Sartorius, which enables us to honor outstanding scientific achievements."
Claudia Keser, Dean of Studies at the faculty of Business and Economics
More About the Man who is Eponymous with the Award
In 1870, Florenz Sartorius founded the "Feinmechanische Werkstatt F. Sartorius" (Precision Mechanical Workshop) in Göttingen at the age of 24. With his skilled craftsmanship and entrepreneurial instinct, he identified the needs of university as well as industry customers at an early stage. His company soon became internationally known for its innovative laboratory balances that helped to speed up the work of scientists.
See who was awarded with the Florenz Sartorius Award in the Past
Five of the six award winners at the graduation ceremony in summer 2023.
The award winners of the 2023 Florenz Sartorius Award at the winter graduation ceremony, February 3, 2023.
The award winners of the 2022 Florenz Sartorius Award and Sartorius spokesman, Timo Lindemann (right), at the summer graduation ceremony, July 29, 2022.
“Given the exceptional accomplishments of all the Ph. D. students of the faculty, I am honored to receive this award for my scientific work.”
Dr. Raphael Brade, laureate for the best Ph. D. in economics
“The award for my doctoral thesis makes the end of my time in Göttingen very special for me, particularly since I have already been studying in Göttingen since my bachelor's degree.”
Dr. Sebastian Trabert, laureate for the best Ph. D. in the field of business studies
“Starting my master’s degree, I knew that it would be a challenge. But I learned that with discipline and hard work you can achieve your goals. Therefore, this award means a lot to me because it is a confirmation of my determination,”
Marah-Lisanne Thormann, laureate in the field of economics
“The award was a great surprise and it's nice to see the efforts of the past years being rewarded.”
Tim Altkemper, laureate in the field of business studies
“When I started my studies with little experience in computer science, and as the first person to attend university in my family, I never would have thought that I would be standing here today. The Florenz Sartorius Award is a huge honor and has added something special to the end of my studies in Göttingen!”
Denise Kupfer, Laureat in the field of business informatics
