Constructor Alumni

Alumni Future Skills Academy

Alumni Future Skills Academy
Bridge the Distance to Bremen

The Constructor University Alumni Office is thrilled to announce the Alumni Future Skills Academy. Thanks to a generous two-year grant from DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), we are inviting our global community back to campus for an intensive, nearly-fully funded, one-week professional development residency

The Experience

Dates: July 1 – 8, 2027
Location: Bremen, Germany


The Academy will feature a blended learning experience – from classroom theory taught by university faculty and experts to workshops featuring collaborative learning to company visits and networking, the curriculum will cover topics such as:

  • Digital Leadership
  • Culture & Change
  • Cybersecurity
  • Science & Society

 

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AFSA - Program Overview.pdf
2026 Program Overview
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2026 Speakers included:

  • Prof. Dr. Cagri Bulut, Interim Dean, School of Business, Social and Decision Sciences
  • Prof. Dr. Adalbert Wilhelm, Associate Profess of Statistics
  • Elena Novoselova, VP for Outreach & Grants Management at Constructor Grouop
  • Prof. Alexandra Boltasseva, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and BirckNanotechnology Center at Purdue University
  • Prof. Dr. Christian Stamov Roßnagel, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior
  • Markus Bauer, Senior Technology Evangelist, Acronis
  • Alexander Stimpfle (BA 2010), CFO, roadsurfer
  • Rezi Chikviladze (BSc 2019), Co-founder & CEO, syniotec
  • Daisy Heinsen, Founder, messagehaus
  • Nicklas Vorrink (BSc 2022), Board Member, Beyond the Pond Alumni Association
  • Rüdiger Ritter, University Historian
     

Eligibility & Benefits

  1. The program is exclusively for alumni of Constructor University living outside of Germany.
  2. A maximum of 25 alumni will be selected for the 2027 batch.
  3. Travel to/from Bremen and during the Academy Food & lodging on campus including multiple group dinners offsite.
  4. Material costs and off-site visits associated with the program.

Please note that while the core program is funded through the DAAD, please keep in mind that incidental costs (e.g. meals and events off campus) are covered by the participant.Alumni selected will require a €25 non-refundable deposit to secure their place in the Academy.

How to Apply

We are looking for passionate alumni professionals. To be considered for the 2027 batch, please submit the following to alumni@constructor.university by January 10, 2027:

  • Professional CV: including name, graduation year, degree & academic program, and contact information
  • Personal Statement: We want to hear what drives and motivates you. You can submit this as a one-page written document OR a two-minute video (shared via Google Drive or something similar)

2027 Program

Applications are open now. For questions about the program, contact the Alumni Office