1. Alumni Lounge Open University
21. March 2026
This year's Open University will feature the KL Alumni Lounge for the first time – a meeting place, retreat and networking area for members of the KL Alumni Club. In a relaxed lounge atmosphere with music, drinks and snacks, alumni, students and interested parties can network, exchange ideas and engage in conversation.
A special highlight of the lounge will be two personal alumni talks, which will take place from 12:00 to 14:00:
🕛 12:00–13:00
Dr Andreas Schenzel (graduate in human medicine)
🗣 ‘A typical day in the life of a junior doctor’
Honest insights into the first steps in everyday clinical practice: How do you get started in your career? What opportunities and challenges does the junior doctor period bring?
🕐 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Jana Tiefenbacher, MSc. (Psychology graduate)
🗣 ‘My path to doctoral studies at KL’
From graduation to research: Jana Tiefenbacher reports on her career and her return to KL as a doctoral student – with lots of personal tips and experiences.
The Alumni Lounge offers space for spontaneous conversations, specific questions and personal encounters – an ideal opportunity for informal exchanges on an equal footing.
