Today marks the start of the conclave in Rome, at which 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church will elect a new pope. The Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung has published an economic analysis to make the strictly confidential process easier to understand. One of the experts quoted in Alexander Wulfers' article is Prof. Thomas Apolte, holder of the Chair of Political Economy at the University of Münster. He considers it impossible “that a candidate will simply achieve a two-thirds majority.”

In her lecture “Saving savants take note! How to manage your money wisely,” Katharina Burmeister, a teacher at the Institute for Economic Education, will teach basic strategies for dealing with money. With small thought experiments, examples, and child-friendly explanations, the scientist presents the topic in a clear and lively way in this lecture. Together with Paul, Lisa, and Jan, the young audience discovers the differences between saving, spending, and investing. Along the way, the children learn the basics of the stock market.

Bringing together talented women in finance – that is the goal of the Women in Finance event on June 16, 2025, which is being held for the first time in cooperation with the “Finest in Finance” program. The event is not only open to members of the program, but also expressly invites external interested parties in bachelor's and master's programs who have a deep interest in finance. You will have the unique opportunity to network with other ambitious female students, gain insights into the challenges and successes of women in the financial industry, and learn from inspiring female role models.

On June 13, 2025, the Oeconomicum building at the University of Münster was once again transformed into a central meeting place for students and over 50 renowned companies. This year's Business Contacts career fair was once again all about personal conversations and establishing valuable professional contacts. On the day of the event, a varied supporting program impressed: the popular Career Lunch provided a relaxed atmosphere for conversations with cool drinks and snacks. Despite the high summer temperatures, many interested students found their way to the trade fair tent – and were surprised there not only with exciting insights, but also with numerous gifts, goodies, and even free ice cream from the companies.