"We hope that this will remain a unique event." Prof. Dr. Michael P. Manns

When the coronavirus crisis hit Germany in the spring of 2020, we, like probably everyone else, initially fell into a state of shock. After some back and forth, we unfortunately had to cancel the exam celebration in summer. As the winter exam celebration approached, it quickly became clear that it would not be possible to hold an in-person event. However, it was also clear that we would not skip another celebration - because the exam should be celebrated appropriately! And if the graduates can't come to lecture hall F, then lecture hall F has to come to the graduates. At least virtually.

So we dared to experiment and organized the first virtual graduation ceremony at the MHH in January 2021. Our picture gallery gives you an idea of what went on behind the scenes.


A look behind the scenes

2.38 p.m.: Technology is set up, the processes are gone through again. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
14:43: No photos please, we're a bit excited now. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
14:45: Katrin Fuchs has her photo taken after all. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
15.02: New member of the alumni team: Pia Sauer. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
15.13: Test, two, three, four. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
3.42 p.m.: Prof.es Manns and Piepenbrock, musician Jan-Marc Bleck and graduation speaker Tobias Buchacker wait patiently while the technology is optimized once again. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
16:13: Soundcheck finished, the guitar is ready. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
16:25: We're about to start. Annika Morchner is taking photos and Katrin Fuchs is getting ready to supervise the chat in the background. (Copyright: Pia Sauer, MHH)
16.30: Now it's getting serious, we're going on air. Alumni Chairman Professor Piepenbrock makes the start. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
16.35: It takes some getting used to, without guests. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
16.37: Professor Piepenbrock is still in a good mood. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
16.39: And if you're not in a good mood yet, you're sure to get one with the music by Jan-Marc Bleck. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
16:41: Dean of Studies Professor Ingo Just also congratulates the newly graduated colleagues via live stream. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
16:51: Graduate Tobias Buchacker looks back on his time at university. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17.01: President Professor Manns also takes the opportunity to bid farewell to the former MHH medical students as they embark on their careers. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17:03: Between 140 and 150 viewers are watching the live stream. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17:08: The President reads out the names of the 109 graduates who have registered for the virtual graduation ceremony. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17.16: A final song by MHH student Jan-Marc Bleck, who eloquently and with great speed sheds light on the life of a medical student. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17.22: Setting up for the final picture (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17:23: Professor Piepenbrock gives the closing remarks. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17:26: The first virtual MHH graduation ceremony is now behind us. Congratulations to the graduates! (And a little to ourselves too.) (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17.28: The team from Vater Tontechnik is now also off work. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)
17.27: First conclusion, the premiere went well. (Copyright: Annika Morchner, MHH)