Roberta’s favorite spots

Roberta's favorite spots

ROBERTA’S FAVORITE SPOTS

Roberta is 25 years old and is studying Design for People – Communications Design at Kolding School of Design

Roberta is one of our international students, who moved to Kolding from Napoli in Italy. She chose Kolding because of the high quality of life and the opportunities for education and person growth.

”I like that Kolding is such a welcoming city where it’s easy to meet people and make friends. Wherever you go, you’re likely to run into a familiar face and stop for a chat.”

In her free time, she enjoys taking her bike and exploring around the city to find new places, especially when the sun is out, as well as doing creative projects like posters, stickers, or her nails.

”Besides studying I have a part-time job in an Italian restaurant, and I also go to the gym when the weather isn’t great to be outside. I think it’s important to stay active during the week and find time for yourself.”

FAVORITE SPOTS

The Art District (Kunstkvarteret)

It’s a neighbourhood/street with some unusual and peculiar design statues that are worth stopping to look at, especially if you’re into design and art. I really like the spoon, which is basically just a giant spoon at H. C. Petersens Vej.

And if you walk further down the road it can lead you to Legeparken, another nice spot.

Marielund Forest (Marielundskoven)

It’s definitely one of my favorite places in Kolding. When I need to clear my head, find inspiration or enjoy some fresh air this is where I go.

I either walk or bike there and fun fact: if you go a bit further there’s an amazing view where you can find cows and horses, so it’s worth a visit! If I must say it, most of the time I go there just for the cows.

Knuds Garage

Is a cozy and welcoming bar where you can meet new people or just go with your friends, and they have a nice selection of beers! Me and my friends have a weekly meetup there on Mondays for the pub quiz. It’s nice to have something to look forward to that’s not only during the weekend.

Ølands

Is the best bakery in Kolding. Great bread, great pastries and great coffee. Perfect for when you need a break and treat yourself with something sweet.

Skyen Legeskulptur

Is a nice sculture/playground where you can walk by and rest on the benches, right next to the Nicolai Church and Ølands. You can also go and climb inside the sculpture even if you are not a kid. It’s very fun and interactive.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE OR TIPS FOR NEW STUDENTS?

Find your people. Having great people that surround you makes the difference and will make your time here in Kolding so much better.

Sankt Hans traditions in Denmark

Take a look at our guide to those unfamiliar with Sankt Hans traditions in Denmark

The days are getting longer and warmer, and summer is finally upon us. One of our most beloved Summer traditions in Denmark is the celebration of ‘Sankt Hans’ – also known as ‘Midsummer’s Eve’ in some European countries or ‘Saint John’s Eve’ in English.

Take the opportunity to dive into Danish culture and experience the cultural phenomena of Sankt Hans.

En stor gruppe mennesker står omkring et bål, imens solen går ned i baggrunden.

Why do we celebrate Sankt Hans in Denmark?

The celebration of Sankt Hans is tied to Christianity.

Before Christianity was introduced to Denmark, Vikings used to celebrate ‘Midsummer’ or ‘Summer Solstice’ on June 21st, which is the longest day of the year with 17 hours of daylight. As Christianity became a part of the Danish culture, the celebration changed to align with Christian symbolism.

Hans – which is short for ‘Johannes’ in Danish and ‘John’ in English – was a biblical saint, who was said to have been the cousin of Jesus Christ and baptized him in the Jordan River. Sankt Hans is a celebration of Hans, and it is always celebrated on June 23rd, which is both the evening before Hans’ birthday (June 24th) and 6 months before the birth of Jesus and Christmas.

The celebration was meant to celebrate the transition into something new, as well as a “warning” of the dark days that are to come, as the days are getting shorter. Nowadays, the celebration is more about community and fun than Christian values.

Sankt Hans bål over Kolding fjord med Koldinghus i baggrunden.

Festive activities during Sankt Hans

The celebration of Sankt Hans used to entail pagan rituals, as that time of the year was said to have an extra high level of supernatural magic. The participants therefore lit bonfires to ward off evil spirits and protect themselves against the coming darkness.

A controversial part of the bonfires was the burning of witches – or people believed to be witches. By burning witches, the participants believed they were literally burning evil, and some even believed they were setting the witches free. A person has not been burned on the bonfire since the 1920’s, but the tradition of a wooden witch figure is still prominent in Denmark.

Most cities host big, public bonfires in celebration of Sankt Hans, where you can tag along and enjoy the festive evening. The celebration is usually accompanied by a traditional Danish song called “Vi Elsker Vort Land” by Holger Drachmann, which directly translates to “We Love Our Country”.

Definitely check out Kolding Fjord, Slotssøbadet, and Geografisk Have for events in Kolding.

Public holidays during Sankt Hans

Even though Sankt Hans is widely celebrated in Denmark, it is not viewed as an official public holiday. Stores are therefore not closed, as it is with other festive holiday traditions such as Easter and Christmas, and most people have to work the day after.

Unlike other Danish holidays, Sankt Hans is always celebrated on June 23rd.

Campus Fair

Campus Fair is a fair for students and graduates, where you can get a taste of everything Kolding has to offer!

You can look forward to exploring local associations, cultural activities, and youth organisations, as well as getting insights into unemployment insurance funds, trade unions, and the path to employment. Whether you are a new student, already well underway in your studies, or a graduate, Campus Fair is the perfect place to meet up and get inspired.

Campus Fair is happening again on September 29th 2027 at 4 PM.

Keep yourself updated on the Facebook event.

A taste of Kolding

Join us for a cozy afternoon where you can get a taste of everything Kolding has to offer.

Explore the pictures from the festivities in 2026

If you see a photo you would like to be send or removed, please contact us at campus@kolding.dk.

You could meet them in 2026

Here you will find the list of partners for Campus Fair that you could meet in 2026.

Youth associations / volunteer associations

Food Reformers
Volunteer association that challenges, informs and expands awareness of food waste and its impact on our environment. They create social events and advocate for reducing food waste.

Godset Ung (Godset Music Venue)
Godset Ung is a new initiative at the Godset music venue, where young people aged 18 – 28 help plan concerts and events at Godset for other young people.

JazzHaus (TRIO)
JazzHaus is the name of a part of TRIO, which consists of a large group of young volunteers who help book, organize, develop and execute concerts aimed at a young audience.

Kindness Club Denmark
Their mission is to instill inner kindness through thoughtful heads, kind hearts and helpful hands.

Kolding Pride
Kolding Pride hosts Pride Cafés that serve as gathering points for the city’s LGBTQ+ community, both queer individuals and allies. They create communities with opportunities for good conversations about sexuality and identity in safe, alcohol‑free settings.

Rainbow Dinner
Four times a year they bring together LGBT+ people, queer individuals and others interested, and they meet over a meal, conversation and other activities. All age groups are welcome.

Repair Café Kolding
Repair Cafe Kolding is an association where skilled volunteers help people repair things such as bicycles, clothes, or electronics. Become a member of the association or get help fixing your own things.

Stillness Kolding
Stillness Kolding is a mindfulness and self‑inquiry group for anyone curious about the self. It provides a space to explore and question thoughts, personal narratives and limiting beliefs that may stand in the way of inner peace.

Swap Spot
Swap Spot is a shared wardrobe in Kolding based on a clothing‑exchange concept. It is an entirely volunteer‑run community that is always happy to welcome new members – grow with us and learn about all the benefits you receive as a volunteer.

Offers for young people

Bygning 5
Bygning 5 is an open, creative cultural house as part of the Nicolai Complex, where anyone can use the space and ressources to create their own ceative projects

EWII House
A cultural house located in the former power plant on Sct Jørgens Gade.

Game Street Hub Kolding
A new innovative public space in the courtyard of Nicolai Culture. GAME Street Hub Kolding creates space for communities, movement and creative expression through street sports and street culture—right in the city centre.

Koldigbibliotekerne
They represent all the libraries in Kolding Municipality. They organise their own events and activities aimed at young people and students, and they also help others organise events at their libraries.

KoldingVenue
They create experiences that moves—both in the heart and on the calendar. They work closely with the city’s cultural institutions, venues, associations and businesses to bring sport, music, theatre, talks and large shows to Kolding. They also run the app KoldingGuiden.

Kultur Kolding
Kultur Kolding is Kolding Municipality’s Culture Department. They are responsible for a number of major events in the city, including Culture Night. They also help associations and local organisations create their own events and activities.

Projekt Kompas
It is a projekt at Frivillig Kolding that wish to activate young people through workshops, cultural events by creating network of volunteer organisations.

Nicolai Biograf
Nicolai Cinema is an “art cinema” that screens a wide range of artistic quality films, complemented by a mainstream repertoire that includes children’s and youth films, family films and documentaries.

Sprogskolen Kolding
Language school in Kolding.

TV SYD Kolding
Danish media company focusing on news and information from Southern Denmark. They offer special opportunities for students and young people, which they bring to the event.

Sports associations

Campus Sport
Campus Sport is a student‑run association that offers a wide range of fun weekly activities for students in Kolding. All members pay a small basic fee that provides a variety of discounts/benefits for students in Kolding.

KIF Kolding
KIF Kolding is a handball club that Kolding’s men’s handball team is part of. You can watch them play at home and cheer on Kolding.

Kolding Volleyball Klub
Volleyball club with a place for all skill levels.

Running Sucks Collective
A running club in Kolding that wants to make running more fun.

Career

Business Kolding
They bring the business community in Kolding Municipality together around current topics, networking, and new opportunities. They organise a range of events every year aimed at strengthening skills and creating new connections.

DJØF
A trade union for social‑science and business‑economics academics, managers, self‑employed individuals, students and senior professionals in the private and public sectors.

FAOD
FAOD is a trade union and community for everyone working with architecture, design, urban planning and all related fields.

HK Sydjylland
HK is a trade union and unemployment fund that primarily represents people working in office, trade, IT, finance, communication, health and service.

JCI Kolding
JCI Kolding is a local and national network for young, engagement‑driven people (18‑40 years) who wish to develop their personal leadership, expand their professional network and create value for the local community in Kolding.

Min A-kasse
Min A-kasse is an interdisciplinary unemployment insurance fund that anyone can join, regardless of industry or professional field. They help students make the transition into the labour market and offer free career guidance, CV and job-search support, as well as advice on unemployment benefits and membership.

KONTUR

KONTUR – Study Start Festival

Kontur is Kolding’s very own FREE study start festival, bringing together students from across Campus Kolding every year.

We are incredibly excited to once again gather all students from IBA/Coventry, SDU, UC SYD, and Kolding School of Design for a huge celebration of the start of the semester. New and returning students can look forward to magical concerts, creative workshops, chill lounge areas, and a massive party!

The festival takes place again in 2027 at Godset UJNFOR – just a short walk from the campus area.

More information coming soon.

A festival made for you!

Kontur is a study start festival that has it all. Whether you are into creative workshops, cozy lounge areas, or magical concerts – there’s something for everyone.

THANK YOU FOR THIS YEAR!

Thank you so much to all you wonderful students who helped make KONTUR 2026 another fantastic experience! Despite rain and wind, you turned up in large numbers with communal singing, dancing, laughter and cozy moments.

Local Music Programme

This year’s music programme was especially local!

We featured, among others, talent from Sonic College with a Sonic Showcase, the lovely Irmelin, and the festive Ubuntu:fest. Even the headliners had a connection to Kolding with Mekdes, who grew up in the city, and Guldimund, who has studied in Slicetown.

In addition, we got a surprise performance from Kedde together with Mekdes, where they sang the song “Jeg Håber”. Kedde and Mekdes know each other from Kolding, where they started their music careers on the Kolding music scene.

The music programme also included the Copenhagen duo Smøgmænd, the Swedish music collective Fauna, and the Danish singer Angående Mig.

Tribute to Kolding

A huge thanks also goes to all our partners who once again helped make KONTUR a tribute to Kolding.

Thank you to Business Kolding, Bygning 5, Campus Sport, Food Reformers, Hånd og Ånd, JazzHaus, Knald Sikkert Kolding, Kolding Bibliotek, Kolding IF Fodbold, Sculpturethis, Spilcaféen Kolding.

Explore the pictures from the festivities in 2026

If you see a photo you would like to be send or removed, please contact us at campus@kolding.dk.

Slotskampen

The Battle for the Slots Trophy

Slotskampen is Kolding’s biggest dodgeball tournament, where you can compete for prizes, bragging rights, and the legendary Slots Trophy!

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the sun was shining high above campus as we hosted our yearly dodgeball tournament for students from UC SYD, IBA, Kolding School of Design, and SDU. For a while, the books were replaced with fun, dodgeball, and community across study programmes and institutions.

Colourful costumes, drag shows, dodgeball, and wonderful students from across campus — it almost doesn’t get any better!

Already mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 5th, 2027, when the tournament returns. Classes are cancelled from 2 PM. Stay updated through the Facebook event.

More information coming.

Slotskampen is more than just a tournament

Whether you want to compete in the tournament, cheer from the sidelines, or simply come for the atmosphere, there’s a place for you at Slotskampen.

Vinderholdet står sammen og smiler mod kameraet. De er iført guldmedaljer og holder Slotspokalen frem.

Congrats to all the winners

1st place: Gurkha’s

2nd place: De Frække Jordegern

3rd place: Hans Casper Hammerich Hansen

Best chant: Smørholdet

Best costume: Guldkorn 25

Best team spirit: De Berusede Boldkastere

Thank you to this year’s sponsors: Musik Kolding, Rekom (Mørks Kælder & Rabalder Bar), Knuds Garage, Knuds Dance Hall, Arkaden, Spilcaféen, HK Danmark and Akademikernes A-kasse.

Vinderne af bedste kostume står samlet på et podie og viser begejstret deres præmier frem. Deres kostume er diverse stykker guldfarvet tøj.

Vinderne af bedste holdånd står på et podie og viser begejstret deres præmier frem. De er alle iført lyserøde T-shirts.

Vinderne af 2. pladsen står på et podie og viser begejstret deres sølvmedaljer frem. De er alle iført "De Frække Jordegern" kostumer med egern-ører og bogstaver på deres farverige T-shirts.

Registration for the tournament

Note: Registration for Slotskampen 2027 is not yet open – more information will follow!

If you’re signing up as a team, here’s the information we’ll need:

Team name
Team chant
Theme
Strengths (mention up to 2)
Weaknesses (mention up to 2)
Names of team members (5-7 members)
Team photo

We’ll use this information to create your team card, which will be ready for you on the day! There will be prizes for best costume, best chant, and best team spirit – so it definitely pays off to put in the effort!

The official rules for Slotskampen!

Explore the pictures from the festivities in 2026

If you see a photo you would like removed, please contact us at campuskolding.dk.

En gruppe unge studerende står i festivalteltet og laver yoga.

Dragqueen Mizz Privileze danser på et bord iført en grøn kjole og orange hår. Studerende sidder rundt om bordet og rækker deres hænder i vejret.

Et hold bestående af mænd står på høvdingeboldbanen med bolde i hænderne.

En ung kvinde med lyserødt hår før påført glittermakeup af en anden kvinde.

To unge kvinder iført kroner og royale kapper står med legetøjsbuer og skyder med pile.

En flok unge mænd løfter begejstret en anden mand op i luften. Ved siden af dem står dragqueen Mizz Privileze og hepper på.

En flok unge voksne sidder sammen på græsplanen og snakker.

En flok unge mennesker står begejstret og skråler mod en scene.

To unge kvinder iført glitter på deres kinder står sammen og smiler mod kameraet.

Campus Kolding events 2027

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Events in 2027

2026 brings plenty of exciting events to Kolding. Here’s an overview of some major events, so you can mark your calendar in advance.

Campus Kolding promises a year filled with thrilling events that bring students together for unique experiences. From grand festivals and sports tournaments to inspiring research projects and dazzling drag shows — 2027 will be a year where creativity, community, and engagement go hand in hand.

There’s something for everyone, so stay updated!

KOLD Festival

February 4th – 6th

Experience concerts at various locations around the city during this year’s KOLD Festival. Enjoy student discounts and youth discounts (under 25) on all ticket types. Plus, you can attend a free concert at UC SYD.

Melodi Grand Prix

Exact date will follow

Kolding has been announced as the host city for danish Melodi Grand Prix 2027, and of course, we have to celebrate! Several local organisations and venues will be hosting activities, workshops and events between February 8th and 13th, and Campus Kolding will be joining in too.

More information will follow.

Open House

February 27th, 12 PM – 3 PM

Come to the Joint Open House at Campus Kolding, where you can visit IBA, SDU, UC SYD, and Design School Kolding all on the same day. You can also explore student life in Kolding by touring a student housing option, meeting the Campus Kolding team, and enjoying a free concert.

Women’s Week

Exact date will follow

Campus Kolding is hosting an event in celebration of Women’s Week in week 10. Look forward to an insightful and exciting afternoon where we will dive into astrology together.

Business Lunch (Spring)

Exact date will follow

Business Lunch is a career fair organized by SDU Kolding, Kolding School of Design, IBA Erhvervsakademi Kolding, and Business Kolding. It’s an event where students and various companies meet to discuss projects, internships, or general collaboration opportunities.The event is free and takes place at SDU Kolding. If you sign up, you’ll also receive a free lunch sandwich. More information to follow.

Slotskampen

May 5th, 2.30 PM – 8 M

Join Kolding’s largest dodgeball tournament when Campus Kolding invites you to Slotskampen – The Fight for the Castle Trophy. Look forward to costumes, drag queens, happy hour, and an amazing atmosphere.

Culture Night

September 3rd, 4 PM – 8 PM

Culture Night is Kolding’s biggest event, where the city is brimming with life and activities. Stop by a shared Campus Square, where you can meet the Campus Kolding Team and the four higher education institutions. More information to follow.

KONTUR Study Start Festival

Exact date will follow

Join us for the year’s biggest student festival as we celebrate the start of the semester with a two-day festival at Godset Ujnfor. Look forward to magical concerts, creative workshops, and cozy lounge areas — you won’t want to miss it!

Campus Fair

September 29th

Campus Fair is your chance to explore everything Kolding has to offer. Explore local associations, cultural opportunities, and youth organizations, get insights into unemployment funds and trade unions, and enjoy a free communal dinner.

Kolding Design Days

September 30th – October 2nd

Get ready for three days of design, creativity and fresh perspectives as Kolding’s businesses, educational institutions, cultural venues and creative communities open their doors once again.

Business Lunch (Fall)

Exact date will follow

Afterstudy

October 27th, 4.30 PM – 8 PM

The iconic drag queen Mizz Privileze returns to Campus Kolding for another spicy, fun, and entertaining show with bingo and communal dinner. Tickets sold out quickly in 2025, so stay updated!

Afterstudy

Afterstudy – Community Dinner & Drag Bingo

Afterstudy is a cozy afternoon where you can look forward to a spicy, fun and entertaining drag show!

Join us as Campus Kolding once again invites the city’s students from IBA, SDU, UC SYD and Kolding School of Design to a fantastic evening with drag bingo, prizes and a delicious community meal – all completely free! Last year all spots were taken up in record time, so you won’t want to miss it.

Afterstudy takes place on Wednesday, October 27th 2027 at 4.30 PM at SDU.

More information will follow – stay updated on the event.

Thank you!

You were once again fantastic and made the show extra iconic!

There was glitter, celebration and colorful acts with the fabulous drag queen Lathisya Adore.

Explore the pictures from the festivities in 2026

If you see a photo you would to be send or like removed, please contact us at campus@kolding.dk.

Women’s Week

Women's Week

Astrology night with Astropod: Cosmic Advice & The Year Ahead

Thursday the 5th of March 2026 at 6 PM at UC SYD

It was a wonderful Thursday evening when Campus Kolding invited guests to an inspiring astrological evening with Astropod. They shared insights into the coming year and spoke about how the astrological field has shifted from being male-dominated to female-dominated. Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions in their astrological advice column while enjoying bubbles, snacks, DJ music, and astro workshops.

Look forward to 2027, when we once again take part in Women’s Week in week 10 – and in the meantime, you can relive the evening by reading the article.

Women’s Week is an entire week dedicated to conversation, reflection, and engagement, where cultural institutions, associations, and local actors in Kolding come together to create a series of events, talks, and workshops.

Guess Your Friend’s Zodiac Sign

Two students put each other to the test, trying to guess each other’s zodiac signs – based only on personality, energy, and vibes. Even though they know each other well, it quickly became exciting, with confident guesses, moments of doubt, and plenty of surprises along the way.

The fun part? How surprisingly well some of the very general zodiac descriptions can match the traits and habits we recognize in each other!

How do I calculate my birth chart?

You Natal Chart is a precise snapshot of the positions of all planets, the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant (ASC)/Rising in the zodiac and houses at the exact time, date, and location of your birth.

To calculate your Natal Chart, you will need the precise time, place and date of birth. You can download the app Co-Star, which give you a good overview of your natal chart or use the webpage Astro Cafe.

About Astropod

Marianne Gellert and Amalie Bendixen are the women who in 2018 created the popular podcast Astropod – a podcast about astrology and spirituality. They are also behind the dating show Matched on the Milky Way on DR3, have written the book Zodiac Signs – An Astropod Handbook as well as created an Astrological calendar. Amalie has ties back to Kolding as she studied at the Kolding School of Design.

During the evening, participants could learn more about astrology, the year 2026 from an astrological perspective, and how the field of astrology has shifted from being male-dominated to female-dominated.

Read more on their website at astropod.dk.

Photo credit: Alona Vibe

Marianne Gellert og Amalie Bendixen smiler mod kameraet.

To kvinde sidder tæt sammen og skåler med to glas. Kvinderne smiler og kigger på hinanden.

Flere kvinder sidder tæt sammen om et bord, imens de alle koncentreret laver perlearmbånd.

En kvinde med lilla hår sidder koncentreret og laver en drømmefanger.

Fire kvinder står sammen og smiler mod kameraet.

Kvinderne fra Astropod sidder i nogle stole som er på en scene.

Et par kvinder og en mand sidder om et pinkt bord og laver badges.

Become an Intern at Campus Kolding

Become an intern at Casmpus Kolding

We are looking for an intern

Become an Intern at Campus Kolding – and Help Shape Student Life in the City

Would you like to gain hands-on experience with communication, event coordination, and collaboration with educational institutions, cultural partners, businesses, and internal stakeholders within Kolding Municipality? Then this internship might be just what you are looking for.

Campus Kolding is seeking an intern for the Spring semester of 2027. We handle a wide range of tasks and therefore welcome students from a variety of educations. Your internship tasks will be tailored to our current projects, your skills, and your professional development goals. Tasks may include written and graphic communication, social media management, event coordination, collaboration and communication with internal and external partners, and various administrative duties.

You don’t have to master everything. We encourage you to apply if you are interested in one or more of the areas mentioned above.

We welcome applications from both Danish- and English-speaking students.

Person tager billeder med mobilen til KONTUR

About Business, Education and Relocation

The Department for Business, Education, and Relocation is a strategic unit within Kolding Municipality, reporting directly to the Director of the Municipality.

As an intern, you will primarily work within the education area, which is called Campus Kolding, but you may also be involved in tasks related to the department’s other focus areas. The team consists of 6 consultants and 1 manager.

Campus Kolding focuses on developing and supporting student life in the city through collaboration with students, educational institutions, and the cultural, civic, and business sectors. The goal is to create the best possible conditions for students in Kolding – socially, and culturally. Campus Kolding is behind major events such as KONTUR Student start Festival, “Slotskampen” and Campus Fair.

The department also works with initiatives related to the municipality’s business policy and the relocation strategy of Danish and international citizens, which both are closely connected to the educational area. Finally, the department is responsible for Kolding’s appointment as a UNESCO City of Design.

Possible Tasks

Creating graphics, text, and video for social media, flyers, booklets, discount guides, and content for websites
User interaction and community management on social media
Planning, communication, and on-site coordination of events
Collaborating with students, educational institutions, cultural actors, internal municipal stakeholders, companies, and other partners

What You will Gain from the Internship

You will experience an exciting and diverse internship with professional sparring, ongoing feedback, and plenty of room to shape your tasks with your own ideas.

We will tailor the internship to your learning goals and interests so you can develop both professionally and personally – while contributing to making Kolding an even better city to live, work, and study in.

Dragqueen Mizz Privileze foran SDU Kolding

Practical Information

You will have your own desk at Nytorv 11, Kolding. The internship will generally run during the Spring semester of 2027, with flexible start and end dates.

The internship is unpaid.

Application

To apply, please send a motivational letter (maximum one page), CV, and optionally a portfolio.

Application deadline: We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested.

Send your application to: campus@kolding.dk.

If you have questions about the internship, please contact Development Consultant Iben Østergaard Fog at +45 51 35 33 91 or ibefo@kolding.dk or Communications Consultant Sarah Busch Hansen at + 45 21 38 37 62 or xsara@kolding.dk.

If you’d like to learn more about the department, you’re welcome to contact Head of Department Mikael Sorknæs at +45 42 41 61 54 or mikso@kolding.dk

Companies benefit from collaborating with students

Meet Steffen Rathcke, the CEO of DYKON, who benefits from collaborating with students from IBA.

Fresh perspectives on things. Solutions that take new directions compared to the usual.

These are the experiences of many local companies that collaborate each semester with students from IBA International Business Academy in Kolding. The companies provide one or more cases, which then become part of the teaching in IBA’s various study programs. From there, it is up to the students to apply their professional skills and contribute ideas that the companies can continue working with.

We receive many creative ideas when we collaborate with students from IBA. They are able to look at us with fresh eyes. At the same time, they have the tools to contribute ideas that are highly relevant.

En gruppe personer står i et lyst lokale og ser på en væg med indrammede illustrationer af fjer samt tekstplancher.

Students solve real life cases for companies

Several times, he has collaborated with students from the Multimedia Design programme. Most recently, they had the opportunity to work on one of these cases: a new B2B LinkedIn campaign, an interactive duvet guide, or a campaign focusing on sleep tips.

“The collaboration with IBA is not an alternative to hiring a professional agency. You also shouldn’t expect the students to deliver finished products that you can use immediately. Instead, you gain new perspectives on things and hear what young people think about your product. That is extremely valuable,” explains Steffen Rathcke.

Flere personer deltager i en rundvisning i et produktionsområde, hvor to personer undersøger udstyr ved en åben beholder.

EWII's good experience with students

EWII also has positive experiences collaborating with students from IBA. Most recently, a group of IT Architecture students presented a promising solution for how handwritten sales contracts can be scanned with a mobile phone so the information is transferred directly into EWII’s internal system.

“When we collaborate with students, we hope to gain a fresh perspective on things. For us, it is always interesting when they question the way we usually do things,” says Lars Christian Jensen.