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CHF 20,000* Total prize money

Umantis HR Student Award

Your work in the spotlight!

Have you written your thesis in the field of HR or HR IT? Congratulations! Because that already makes you a star for us.

If you want to get ahead, take part in the big Umantis HR Student Award 2024 now. Show a top jury what your work is made of. Present your thesis to a broad specialist audience and crown your academic achievement.

Are you one of the best? Then it's time for you to take to the big stage. This is your big chance to network and get ahead. For glitz and glamor. And to big prize money that will fulfill many a dream.

 

Apply now for the Umantis HR Student Award 2024, because you'll be a winner either way!

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CHF 20,000* and
Priceless!

After a first selection round until September 20, 2024, we will announce the top 25. We will invite them to St. Gallen in October to present their work to a top-class business jury. The ranking of the top 6-25 will be announced at the glamorous final show on November 27, 2024. The top 5 will then pitch again in front of the final jury and the audience before the award ceremony takes place.

CHF 20,000* in total prize money awaits the five lucky winners.

1st place: CHF 10'000.-*
2nd place: CHF 5'000.-*
3rd place: CHF 3'000.-*
4th place: CHF 1'250.-*
Place 5: CHF 750.-*

Just as valuable: we promote your work on our digital platforms and connect you with experts from the industry as well as potential employers and partners. And if you agree, we will also include you in the exclusive Umantis Talent Pool.

Oh yes, your former university will also benefit. In addition to the total prize money, there is another CHF 20,000* in research money for the professor of the winner or his/her university.

Your professor will thank you for it!

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Triumph? A challenge.
To participate? Quite simple.

Is your university or college located in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Liechtenstein?

Your work was submitted and assessed in the period from 01.01.2023 to 18.08.2024?

Your final grade must be at least 5.0 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein and at least 2.0 in Germany and Austria.

 

Hip, hip, HR! Then you can join in.

You can find all the conditions of participation here.

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Step in front of the best

You put a lot of heart and soul into your thesis. We appreciate that. At the Umantis HR Student Award 2024, the executive summary of your thesis will be read, reviewed and evaluated by a top-class jury from science and business.

 

Will your HR thesis stand up to our jury?
Find out and become our HR champion!

Business jury:

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Nadine Müller

Senior Project Leader People Operations - Zurich Airport

Nadine Müller

I am a dynamic person with extensive experience in the digitalization of HR. I specialized in this area in the early stages of digital transformation and played a key role in the development and implementation of innovative HR solutions.
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Erestina Januzi

Head People Operations - Zurich Airport

Erestina Januzi

I am a dynamic HR executive with a strong background in digital business and AI management. With a fresh perspective on traditional processes and a penchant for disruptive approaches, I am actively shaping the future of work. My goal is to revolutionize employee engagement and development through creative strategies and digital solutions.
Berger

Elke Berger

Head of HR - Raiffeisenbank NÖ-Wien Austria

Elke Berger

Passionate HR manager with deep generalist HR expertise and a broad industry background. Intensive change and transformation know-how as well as restructuring experience, top management and leadership experience, both in the employee and employer environment.
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Erwin Stickling

Published by Personalwirtschaft

Erwin Stickling

Publisher of the HR magazine Personalwirtschaft and member of the management board of F.A.Z. BUSINESS MEDIA GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main. After studying business administration and business education, he worked in vocational training research before entering the publishing world.
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Adrian Stuber

Head of HR - BKW Building Solutions AG

Adrian Stuber

As an experienced HR professional with a modern understanding of HR, he is passionate about redefining HR work and making it a strategic partner in the company. He knows the needs of human resources inside out and is passionate about creating innovative solutions, making inspiring use of digital opportunities and moving people and companies forward.

Final jury:

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Simone Kauffeld

Head of the Chair of Work, Organizational and Social Psychology - TU Braunschweig

Simone Kauffeld

Prof. Dr. Simone Kauffeld is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at TU Braunschweig. In 2019, 2021 and 2023, she was recognized as one of the 40 leading HR minds in the "Scientists" category. She has implemented award-winning teaching innovations for students. As a border crosser between science and practice, she is able to combine rigor and relevance.
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Matthias Mölleney

Head of Center for HR Management & Leadership - HWZ

Matthias Mölleney

Owner of the consulting firm peopleXpert gmbh in Uster (CH)

 

Head of the Center for Human Resources Management & Leadership at the HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich and author of various books.
Matthias Mölleney is President of Think Tank Thurgau and Director of the Future Work Forum in London.
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Patrick Müller

Dean of Studies & Academic Director - Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences

Patrick Müller

Prof. Dr. Patrick Müller has been Professor of Business Psychology and Human Resource Management at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences since 2012. He previously worked in HR consulting and as a manager in the field of HR. He currently works as a consultant and researcher on various topics in the fields of HR strategy and people analytics.
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Katrin Winkler

Professor of Human Resources Management, Leadership, Personnel Development and Knowledge Management - Kempten University of Applied Sciences

Katrin Winkler

Prof. Dr. Katrin Winkler is a German educational psychologist. She has been a professor at Kempten University of Applied Sciences since 2009, where she teaches personnel management, leadership, Personnel Development and knowledge management. In 2015, she founded the Institute for Digital Transformation in Work, Education and Society (IDT). Her research focuses on the future of work, leadership in the digital transformation, mental health and digital learning.
Barbara Aeschlimann

Barbara Aeschlimann

Managing Director - ZGP

Barbara Aeschlimann

Dr. Barbara Aeschlimann is an expert in people-oriented HR strategies with many years of professional and management experience in the field of human resources in a national and international environment. Transformation expertise from various industries, Big4, consulting, public sector and financial sector.

Further jury members are yet to be announced.

Your gala in St. Gallen

The 25 finalists will travel to St. Gallen on November 27, 2024. The Hotel Einstein will host the final pitch by the five best-placed companies, immediately followed by a festive awards ceremony including a gala dinner and after-show party.

The winners can celebrate in style here in this elegant setting. And all attendees can make numerous valuable contacts in direct discussions with top HR decision-makers - simply priceless!

Register now and compete with the best!

The clock is ticking. The closing date for entries is August 18, 2024.

 

Register here and join the race for the new HR crown.

We look forward to reading from you!

 

Do you have any questions? Write us an e-mail to:
student-award@umantis.com

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Any more questions? Here are the answers!

How can I participate?

Participation is possible online via our registration form.

Who can take part?

The Umantis HR Student Award is open to both

  • Bachelor's or Master's students and
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's graduates
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What are the participation requirements?

  • A completed Bachelor's or Master's thesis that was submitted and assessed between 01.01.2023 and 18.08.2024
  • The focus of the work should be in the area of HR/HR-IT
  • The thesis must be written in German or English
  • The thesis must have been written at a university or college in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein or Switzerland

Why should I take part?

The Umantis HR Student Award is a first-class opportunity to get in touch with companies from the entire DACH region as well as renowned personalities from business and science about your thesis and to convince them of the results of your work and your HR knowledge. There are also cash prizes with a total value of CHF 20,000* and other attractive benefits.

Can I participate if my work is blocked?

Work commissioned by a company or a third party is not generally excluded from participation. However, in this case it is necessary that you enclose a declaration of consent from the company/third party with whom you have written your work with your application. You can find all further details on this in our conditions of participation can be found here.

What do I have to submit?

You must submit the following documents for successful participation:

  • A 2-page executive summary of your work (we have provided you with a guideline for this. Please find it in the applicant mask)
  • A certificate from your college/university confirming the final grade of your thesis
  • A declaration of consent from the company/third party if you have written a paper together with them

Please refer to the conditions of participation for further details.

Can I participate if I do not yet have the grade for my thesis?

For successful participation in the Umantis HR Student Awards, a certificate from your university/university of applied sciences confirming the final grade of your thesis is mandatory. Therefore, this must be enclosed with your application documents by 18.08.2024 at the latest so that we can consider your application in the further process.

Do I have to pay anything to take part?

No, we do not charge any registration fees.

Until when can I participate?

Your application must be received by us in full by 18.08.2024 at 23:59 (CET) at the latest so that we can consider it in the further award process.

Which days do I need to keep free if I want to progress?

By mid/end of September 2024, we will let you know whether your work is among the top 25 that will be allowed to pitch their work results to our renowned business jury on October 10 & 11, 2024. The finalists will then be invited to the final and the big award ceremony on November 27, 2024 in St. Gallen.
So please keep October 10 & 11, 2024 and November 27, 2024 free for the time being.

Will my travel expenses be covered if I make it to the next round or the final?

We will of course cover your travel and accommodation costs as part of the Umantis HR Student Award. You can find the exact details in our conditions of participation.

Do you have any questions? Write us an e-mail to: student-award@umantis.com

* Prize money will be transferred to winners in Germany and Austria at the current exchange rate in euros

** When Umantis pays out a research grant, the respective university/university of applied sciences is responsible for checking the requirements for payment. Legal recourse is excluded.