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.
Previous Winners of the Florenz Sartorius Award
Four awards for academic excellence at the graduation ceremony in November 2024.
For the first time, 7 awards at the summer 2024 ceremony.
The award winners at the graduation ceremony on November 3, 2023.
Five of the six award winners at the graduation ceremony on June 02, 2023.
The award winners at the winter graduation ceremony on 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.
